On March 19, the Dexter Dreadnaughts showcased their prowess on the tennis court by securing a decisive 7-1 victory over Milan High School. The match featured standout performances across both singles and doubles categories, with Dexter dominating in singles while Milan claimed their sole win in one-doubles. This season opener set the tone for what promises to be an exciting year ahead.

The Dexter girls' tennis team delivered an impressive performance, sweeping all four singles matches against Milan. Leading the charge was Brynlee Williams, who triumphed convincingly at number one singles with a score of 6-0, 6-0. Similarly, Elise Lu secured another clean sweep at number four singles. Siena Taylor added further momentum by taking down her opponent at number two singles with scores of 6-1, 6-0, while Cameron Boyce completed the singles domination at number three singles, winning 6-2, 6-0.

In the doubles category, Dexter maintained its strong showing. Phoebe Matos and Claire Beneteau emerged victorious at number two doubles, prevailing with scores of 6-4, 6-0. Sydney Suppes and Sophia Stefani also contributed significantly by defeating their counterparts at number three doubles with scores of 6-3, 6-1. Katelyn Seeland and Lydia Cebulski rounded out the victories for Dexter at number four doubles, winning 6-2, 6-4.

Milan’s lone bright spot came from their duo of Ava Demond and Kelsey Brubaker, who excelled at number one doubles, earning a solid 6-2, 6-2 win against their opponents. Their success highlighted the competitive spirit that characterized this match.

With such a promising start, the Dexter Dreadnaughts have demonstrated their potential as a formidable force in the league. Meanwhile, Milan has shown resilience and talent, particularly in their doubles play. Both teams will look to build upon this experience as they continue their respective seasons.