Lady Trojans finish as Group 3A Region A runners-up in tennis

New Kent's Lady Trojans tennis team celebrate with their regional runner-up trophy as they prepare for state competition on June 3.

Robb Johnson photo

New Kent’s Lady Trojans’ tennis team finished as runners-up in the Group 3A Region A Championship tournament, falling to Bay Rivers District rival Tabb by one set. The group will travel on the road and participate in the Group 3A State Tournament quarterfinals on June 3.

Tabb 5, New Kent 4

Singles: Baxter (T) def. Vick (NK) 6-0, 6-0; Crespo (T) def. K. Ross (NK) 6-1, 6-1; Dharni (T) def. Johnson (NK) 6-2, 6-2; E. Ross (NK) def. Merfake (T) 6-2, 2-6, 6-4; A. Smith (NK) def. Moore (T) 6-1, 6-0; E. Davis (NK def. Golart (T) 6-1, 6-3.

Doubles: Baxter/Crespo (T) def. Vick/Johnson (NK) 6-0, 6-0; Dharni/Merfake (T) def. K. Ross/E. Ross (NK) 6-3, 3-6, 6-4; Smith/Davis (NK) def. Moore/Golart (T) 6-3, 7-6.