154 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com The victory marked the team’s fifth straight title, and unveiled All-State freshman phenom Maeve Deford, who didn’t lose a match all season and was recognized with the Sportsmanship Award by all the SCHSL coaches. “Maeve also won the Individual State Tournament, not losing one game in any match,” said Harris, whose team competes in Region 8 3A. “All five state championships are special, but one is very special because it’s a very young team with only one senior.” For example, sophomore Annsen Saulisbury also made the All-State Team. Additionally, sophomore Sophia Sebolt, who provided the championship run’s only dramatic moment, clinched the title for OCA by winning her fifth singles match, prevailing 10-8 in a third set match tiebreaker. Put another way, while the recent past has come up roses for OCA girls tennis, the rest of the decade might be a whole garden. “For these girls to come together as young as they are, playing more experienced teams, it tells you how mature they are because they knew the history of OCA girls tennis, and the expectation to keep the dynasty going,” Harris said. “I’m very proud of this team, and everyone is excited for next season.” our sports NORTHCUTT PLAZA 976 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Suite M., Mt. Pleasant, SC | 843.284.8977 TENNISSHOPMOUNTPLEASANT.COM M-TH 10am-6pm FRI 10am-5pm SAT 9am-3pm SUN Closed
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