B. Reed Henderson’s 2009 Girl Warriors Tennis team posted a solid 10-2 record in the league, and an even more consistent 18-4 overall winning record this season. The team won the Ches-Mont National Division Championship. The taste of winning won’t take a long time for the team to get used to; this is their 14th consecutive Ches-Mont league title. Bringing home championships has become second-nature, and perhaps a bit of an expectation, for the Girl Warrior tennis team members.
The Warriors, under the guidance of head coach Peter Sok and assistant coaches Linda Hendricks and Nancy Duca, made a successful run through the District 1 team tournament finishing third overall, edging out Radnor High School in the consolation round. Henderson’s district play began with a victory over Council Rock North High School, 4-1 in the first round. A 4-1 victory over perennial power Conestoga High School in the second round of District 1 team competition helped the Warriors secure a berth to the PIAA State team championship tournament.
This was the first time in school history, and also in the league history, that any Ches-Mont team qualified for State Championships! The Warriors ended their magical season with a tough loss to Upper St. Claire in semi-final match play, finishing third at the PIAA state tournament. Congratulations from everyone in the West Chester Area School District go to the champion tennis team on an outstanding season.
The Warrior Tennis team members are:
1st Singles: Erin Bowsher
2nd Singles: Erin Comerford
3rd Singles: Thanmayi Palegar
1st Doubles: Corrine Fleet and Lumin Shen
2nd Doubles: Christina Bowsher and Becca Rodgers
3rd Doubles: Devon Cox and Heather Nolte
4th Doubles: Katie Hall and Alex Gasho
For more information contact Rob Partridge / Communications Director / rpartridge@wcasd.net / 484-266-1170
