State Tennis

The first round of state play offs for tennis was last wednesday, April 23. Newnan girls played Lithonia. Play began at 3:00 p.m. and was finished by 3:30 p.m. The Cougars came out playing strong and dominated quickly. First off the court was number one singles Shannon Betts. Right after her two singles, Mary Margaret Taylor. Finishing up the match was Elizabeth Rand. She played three singles.

The Lady Cougars moved on to the sweet sixteen set for Wednesday April 30. They played Warner Robbins.

The boys tennis team played on April 22. They lost to Luella. It was tied 2-2, and Deke Lloyd was the only one still playing. He lost a very close match in a tie breaker in the third set. They had a good season, but now it is over.

--Shannon Betts, Sports Editor