Columbus East High School

The Columbus East girls tennis team made the trip north to Greenwood on Thursday evening, hoping to notch their second win of the season. While senior Lauren Degner delivered a gutsy performance at No. 1 singles, the Olympians came up short overall in a 4-1 loss to the host Woodmen. Degner bounced back after dropping the opening set, rallying to win the second set 6-3 and then dominating the decisive super tiebreak 10-4. Her comeback marked a bright spot on an otherwise difficult night for the 1-10 Olympians. East struggled to gain traction in the other courts. Bruna Carreira battled at No. 2 singles but fell 6-2, 6-2. At No. 3 singles, Lilli Smith took the 6-0, 6-0 defeat. The doubles teams also faced tough resistance. Saya Hauser and Zoe White dropped their No. 1 doubles match 6-1, 6-1, while the No. 2 duo of Stefani Christopher and Luci Morales were blanked 6-0, 6-0. Despite the lopsided scoreline, the Olympians continue to show fight in stretches, with Degner’s resilience a reminder of the potential within the lineup. The O's are back it, Monday, May 5th, when they host Hoosier Hills Conference opponent, the Bedford North-Lawrence Stars. Start time: 5:30 p.m.