WHS varsity girls’ tennis falls in indoor match against Cheverus

By Matt Pascarella

The Windham varsity girls’ tennis team left it all on the court during an indoor match at Foreside Fitness in Falmouth on Friday, May 23, but fell to Cheverus High School, 4-1.

Windham sophomore  Denali Momot focuses on the ball 
before returning a serve during a girls' prep tennis match
against Cheverus on May 23.
PHOTO BY MATT PASCARELLA

“Our match went really good,” said Windham senior and doubles player Afomiya Timerga. “Our placement was the best part of playing; we kept hitting it down the alleys, so it was just picking up our feet and hitting it right where it needs to be. Playing with Callie was really good; our communication was really good. Whenever I called a switch or she called a switch, our dynamic was really good. I’m glad I was able to play with her today. You don’t have to hit strong balls as long as where you place it is good. Getting to the ball and our mindset on the game (needs work). Tennis is a lot of mindset and focusing; I think that just needs a little bit more work.”

In the singles matches, Windham junior Jasmine Lucas lost her match, 6-0 and 6-0; senior Katelyn Cotter lost 6-2, 6-1, sophomore Denali Momot lost 6-3 and 6-2.

“Today was not my best match,” said Momot. “I think I played well, but the score says something else. My opponent had really good skills, nice hits and I’m proud of how I played. Mentally I stayed positive and that’s a big part of singles tennis, you’re the only one on the court ... and I was just telling myself to stay with it. Placement (needs work) because sometimes I hit right to my opponent, and it gives them an advantage.”

In the doubles matches, senior Zoe Dries, and junior Sydney Harmon lost their match 6-4 and 6-2. Timerga and senior Callie Barber won their match, 6-1 and 6-3.

Windham had had several matches during the week, so it was impressive to see them give such a strong effort, even if the result wasn’t what they hoped for.

“It’s been a really busy week,” said Windham girls’ tennis coach Katy Dresnok. “The weather hasn’t helped, we haven’t had many practices, but it’s the same all around. The girls played really well today for the competition; I’m really pleased with every single match I watched. I’m super happy for my second doubles who won, Callie has been swinging junior varsity to varsity, and she’s a senior just graduating, so it’s great to see her finish the season with a win. I thought my singles players ... had super long matches, lots went to deuce. They really got some good practice in with hard heavy hitters, and in front of my eyes I watched them improve. I’m happy with the results even though it was a loss; I’m leaving the court today really proud of my girls.” <