By By ERIKA PICKLES / Niles Daily Star
NILES - Buchanan's varsity tennis team suffered a 6-2 loss Thursday afternoon for its season opener against Three Rivers.
No. 1 doubles Robyn Bahr and Katrina Weldy took a 6-0, 6-3 win over Mindy Timm and Jena Phelps and No. 2 doubles Holly Lucas and Courtney Miller took a 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 win against Jessica Holden and Amanda Hassenger.
Buchanan has only one senior, Weldy, on the team this year, with four juniors, three sophomores and four freshman.
The Bucks will travel to Muskegon Catholic on Saturday. Match time is set to begin at 4 p.m.
Three Rivers…6
Buchanan…2
Singles
1. Kristina Baker (TR) d. Nicole Moyer 6-0, 6-2; 2, 2. Morgan Mericle (TR) d. Kayla Nelson 6-0, 6-1; 3. Megan Hughes (TR) d. Megan Vylonis 6-0, 7-5; 4. Morgan Weaver (TR) d. Sam Haner 6-1, 6-0
Doubles
1. Robyn Bahr/Katrina Weldy (B) d. Mindy Timm/Jena Phelps 6-0, 6-3; 2. Holly Lucas/Courtney Miller (B) d. Jessica Holden/Amanda Hassenger 6-2, 3-6, 6-2; 3. Kendra Spence/Asley Kellermeier Mindy Timm/Jena Phelps (TR) d. Brianne Weldy/Mary Martin 6-3, 4-6, 6-4; 4. Rebecca Linn/Staci Brunclidge Mindy Timm/Jena Phelps (TR) d. Jessica Welsh/Joey Dreitzler 6-2, 6-0