Both of Iola’s doubles teams excelled in Tuesday’s junior varsity tournament in Parsons.
The No. 1 doubles team of Allie Utley and Carley Cescon started the day 2-0 with wins over teams from Labette County and Fort Scott.
Cescon and Utley settled for second-place when they lost in the finals to a team from Pittsburg.
”Due to an unfortunate call, we ended up replaying a point that shouldn’t have been replayed,” Iola coach Jenn Bycroft said. “We would’ve had that game so the outcome could have been different. However, things like this teach our kids character, sportsmanship and mental toughness.”
The No. 2 doubles team of Carlie Payne and Sloan Geddry lost their first round match-up to Pittsburg, but battled back to beat Fort Scott and Labette County to take third place.
“It was nice seeing them come back,” Bycroft said.
No. 1 singles player Cassidy Lowell finished 0-3.
J.V. doubles teams play well for Iola
