![Game, set, and match. Corbin Atchley, sophomore, high fives Sanam Sidhu, freshman, after a rally with other club members. “I just joined [the club],” Sidhu said. “[I heard about it] on Instagram, they always post about it, I’ve been wanting to come. My parents used to play [net sports] too and they taught us, and then I learned from my brother.”](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MG_7715-2-1200x800.jpg)
![At the bottom of the third inning, the Lions are still scoreless. Rowe stands at home plate, preparing to bat, while Vandenbrink stands off to the side as the next batter up. Despite having the bases loaded, the team was unable to score any runs. “It’s just the beginning of the season. We’re just going to be playing out best by June, [and] that’s where champions are,” Rowe said.](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_3077-1200x900.jpg)
![The teams prepare to start another play with just a few minutes left in the first half. The Lions were in the lead at halftime with a score of 27-0. At half time, the team went back to the locker rooms. “[We ate] orange slices,” Malos said. “[Then] our team came out and got the win.”](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_2385-1200x800.jpg)
Girls Varsity Tennis Team looks to win league title
The girls Varsity Tennis Team is looking to Ellen Rowan, sophomore, who is now the Lions number one ranked player, to lead the Lions to win the league title. The Class of 2014, who had an individual district champion, left big shoes to fill.
“Ellen is a very consistent player with a lot of skill. Her serve and volley are excellent and her ability to stay in the game from point to point makes her a very valuable member to our team,” Linn Beswick head coach, said.
The young team is led by Montgomery Lee Todd, sophomore, Miranda Ounophome, sophomore, Theresa Li, freshman. According to Beswick, the Varsity team is fairly young, but returns Sophia McFadden, junior, and Mia Palmer, junior.
“The team as a whole is a stronger more connected team,” McFadden said. “We are all really good friends outside of tennis so we have great chemistry on the court as well.”
The Lions took third in league last year behind Lakeridge and Lake Oswego, but hope to win the league title this year.
The Lions beat St. Mary’s on March 19, and Lakeridge on March 31. They play Tigard on April 8 at Tigard at 4 p.m.
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![Game, set, and match. Corbin Atchley, sophomore, high fives Sanam Sidhu, freshman, after a rally with other club members. “I just joined [the club],” Sidhu said. “[I heard about it] on Instagram, they always post about it, I’ve been wanting to come. My parents used to play [net sports] too and they taught us, and then I learned from my brother.”](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MG_7715-2-600x400.jpg)
![At the bottom of the third inning, the Lions are still scoreless. Rowe stands at home plate, preparing to bat, while Vandenbrink stands off to the side as the next batter up. Despite having the bases loaded, the team was unable to score any runs. “It’s just the beginning of the season. We’re just going to be playing out best by June, [and] that’s where champions are,” Rowe said.](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_3077-600x450.jpg)
