Greenwich girls’ tennis didn’t just win a title, they *demolished* top-seeded Greenville 5-2 at Columbia High School on Thursday, grabbing the Section 2 Class C-D team championship. This isn’t their first rodeo either, it’s their second title since 2024. Talk about making a statement!
Greenwich’s Singles Showdown Was Unstoppable
Man, the Witches came out firing! They absolutely *swept* the first three singles matches completed, setting the tone for the entire championship. First-year coach Maddy Brophy, a Greenwich captain back in her playing days, admitted she was “a little nervous going into it,” but her team “pulled it together for sure.” And did they ever. Junior Kyleigh Broadhead at No. 4 singles and junior Bella Goodling at No. 5 singles wasted zero time, both crushing their opponents in straight sets in under an hour. Can you believe that speed?
Then, Claire Fowler, usually our No. 2 player, stepped up to No. 1 singles and totally dominated Greenville senior Annie Arvidson with a 6-2, 6-1 win. But the real clincher, the one that secured the whole dang title, came from the junior doubles tandem of Avery Ellis and Rylan Wolf. They sealed the deal, leaving no doubt who the champs were.
From Heartbreak to Glory: This Team Came Back Hungry
You know what makes this win even sweeter? Last year’s heartbreak. Greenwich was the top seed then, only to get edged out 4-3 by Voorheesville for the championship. Coach Brophy felt that one deep, saying “Losing against a team you think you are pretty even with was tough. We were competitive against Voorheesville. It hurt.” But she knew this year was different: “We were ready this year.” And they proved it.
This Witches squad rolled into the final with an experience edge, featuring two seniors and six juniors among their nine starters. Senior Kaitlin Skiff, normally the team’s top singles player, played No. 2 and absolutely crushed Greenville senior Jasmine Ellis 6-0, 6-4. Skiff was trailing 4-3 in that second set and *still* dug deep to claim the final three games, securing her victory. “I had a lot of motivation this year being first singles. I wanted to show up for my team, encourage them and bring it home. We won,” Skiff said, brimming with pride. She added, “I am proud. The second set was close, but I was very determined to win.” That’s the fire you love to see!
Greenville did manage to grab a couple of points, with their No. 1 doubles pair, sophomore Harmony Case and freshman Kaylin Paulsey, winning 6-3, 6-3. And in the final contest, Greenville sophomore Lyla Uht battled it out, edging Greenwich senior Brooke Conlin 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (8-6) at No. 3 singles. But even with that, the Witches had already locked it down.
The picture of Skiff and Conlin posing with that Section 2 banner and title plaque? Pure gold. Coach Brophy might have hoped for an individual win for Conlin, but she was beyond proud of her senior leaders helping the team grab that championship. As she put it, “We talked about this before that this could be your last match, so give it everything you’ve got. That is really all you can ask as a coach. You hope to get the win.” And man, did they ever get it. Greenwich is on top, and you can bet they’re already looking to see how they can keep this dynasty rolling next year.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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