Greencastle tennis team sweeps South Putnam

Rachel Chadd takes a swing on Tuesday against South Putnam. (Banner Graphic/JAY LOCKETT)

Greencastle's tennis team hosted South Putnam, its early season rivalry match and the Tiger Cubs got the best of the Eagles in a 5-0 win.

GHS' Bailey Zapp won against Olivia Arnold 6-3, 6-0 in No. 1 singles.

At No. 2 singles Rachel Chadd won decisively 6-1, 6-0 over Eagles Savannah Adams.

Olivia Arnold on Tuesday at Greencastle. (Banner Graphic/JAY LOCKETT)

Madison Trout was perfect against Katie Kiste 6-0, 6-0 in the No. 3 singles slot.

"I was very proud of our team today," GHS coach Kevin Rowe said. "I thought we played well. I know the girls and I have been waiting for this season to start for quite a while."

Lily Spencer and Lydia Trout of Greencastle won at No. 1 doubles 6-1, 6-1 against Allacyn Arnold and Elizabeth Bunton while Kaylea Torr and Alex Weliever won the closest match of the evening at No. 2 doubles 6-4, 6-3 against Cora Neudeck and Chloe Maginity.

Bailey Zapp of GHS took the win on Tuesday against South Putnam (Banner Graphic/JAY LOCKETT)

"It was the first match jitters," Eagle coach John Briones said. "We were doing a good job of staying focused and winning the mental game. We have to continue to work hard. We have Turkey Run tomorrow at home."

Varsity 5-0

Bailey Zapp (Greencastle) won at 1 singles: 6-3, 6-0

Rachel Chadd (Greencastle) won at 2 singles: 6-1, 6-0

Madison Trout (Greencastle) won at 3 singles: 6-0, 6-0

Lily Spencer & Lydia Trout (Greencastle) won at 1 doubles: 6-1, 6-1

Kaylea Torr & Alex Weliever (Greencastle) won at 2 doubles: 6-4, 6-3

Junior Varsity

Greencastle defeated South Putnam 4-1

Nicole Newgent (Greencastle) won at 1 singles: 8-0

Ruth Heithaus (Greencastle) lost at 2 singles 7-7; tie breaker 6-8

Corinne Buchanan (Greencastle) won at 3 singles 8-2

Madi Woodall & Madeline Graham (Greencastle) won at 1 doubles: 8-6

Emma Taylor & Amy Gong (Greencastle) won at 2 doubles: 8-5