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Webster City girls can’t quite clear 1A regional hurdle

SPENCER — The Webster City girls tennis team came up short against Spirit Lake/Okoboji here last Friday in a Class 1A team regional contest, 5-3.

Due to inclement weather, the dual was moved indoors.

Allie Severe and Alivia Burns picked up a win in singles for the Lynx. Olivia Gallentine and Morgan Hackbarth won in doubles.

Severe topped Sydnee Struecker at No. 1 singles, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4). Burns bested Lucy Androski at No. 4, 3-6, 6-3 (10-6).

Gallentine and Hackbarth were winners at No. 1 doubles in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1.

“I was very proud of our girls and the way they played,” WCHS head coach Mark Fisher said. “A bounce here or there goes a different way in singles and it’s us that’s moving on to play on Tuesday.

“Give Spirit Lake/Okoboji credit because they are a veteran, wellcoached team who competed well.”

Severe and Burns were also winning in doubles before the dual was decided and the match called off.

“I thought Allie played her best tennis of the year,” Fisher said. “Olivia absolutely played some amazing tennis and Morgan battled. I also thought Alivia played some of her best tennis of the year.”

Spirit Lake/Okoboji will now face Spencer in Fort Dodge on Tuesday, with the winner of that dual meeting St. Edmond or Ballard for the regional title.

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