Hanson hangs on as Falcons close in on CVCL crown

Caitlin Hanson remained undefeated, by the slimmest of margins Tuesday.

The Forest Lake Christian senior outlasted her Encina opponent 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-4) to lead the Falcon tennis team to a 7-2 victory at Lake of the Pines. The Falcons can clinch the Central Valley Christian League title with a win at Lindhurst Thursday.

Ashton Sante also rallied for a three-set win Tuesday at No. 1 boys singles while Jen Menary won in straight sets at No. 2 girls singles.

In doubles play, Amanda Timmerman and Ali Weir roared back from a 6-2 deficit to win 10-9 (8-6) at No. 1 girls doubles. Courtney Turner and Holly McClain won 10-2 at No. 2.

Nathan Burnett and Colin Rafter pulled out a 10-7 win at No. 1 boys doubles. Brian Butler and Megan Jug won 10-1 in mixed doubles.

Article Courtesy of the Auburn Journal