Lady Trojans’ tennis returns to win column by defeating Smithfield

By Community Member | May 9, 2025 5:29 pm

Marie Pettit-Pokora uses a forehand shot to return the ball in her match.

Robb Johnson photo

New Kent’s Lady Trojans’ tennis team returned to the win column with a victory over Smithfield during May 6 competition.

New Kent 5, Smithfield 4

Singles: Hill (S) def. Vincent (NK) 6-3, 6-1; Melvin (S) def. Carpenter (NK) 7-5, 6-3; Lawton (NK) def. Graupmann (S) 7-5, 6-4; Petran (NK) def. Wahl (S) 6-2, 6-3; Proffitt (NK) def. Brown (S) 6-0, 6-0; Pettit-Pokora (NK) def. Patel (S) 6-3, 6-3.

Doubles: Hill/Melvin (S) def. Vincent/Petran (NK) 8-6; Graupmann/Albers (S) def. Carpenter/Proffitt (NK) 8-5; Lawton/Hetzel (NK) def. Fuentes/Wahl (S) 9-8 (9-7).