Lady Trojan tennis opens season with victory

New Kent's Melanie Epps uses a forehead shot to return the ball over the net.

Robb Johnson photo

New Kent’s Lady Trojans prevailed in their home opening match with a 6-3 victory over Colonial Heights Monday afternoon.

Singles: Grace Kim (CH) def. Mackenzie Taylor (NK) 8-0, Lauren Anderson (CH) def. Marley McCartney (NK) 8-1, Lexie Butler (NK) def. Adrienne Dew (CH) 8-2, Melanie Epps (NK) def. Taylor Humpfries (CH) 8-6, Hannah Gentry (NK) def. Karlee Rowland (CH) 8-1, Abbey Coutu (NK) def. Camila Adams (CH) 8-0.

Doubles: Kim/Anderson (CH) def. Taylor McCartney (NK) 8-6, Butler/Gentry (NK) def. Dew Smith (CH) 8-3, Epps/Sarah Buscarino (NK) def. Rowland/Humpfries (CH) 8-1.