Girls Tennis: Nation Ford, Fort Mill Advance
Nation Ford opened the Class 4A playoffs with a 5-1 victory over Laurens, improving to 11-2 overall. The Falcons earned straight-set wins in singles from No. 1 Eva Mabey (6-3, 6-3), No. 3 Anna Overcash (6-2, 6-2), No. 4 Claire Kaitenbach (6-1, 6-1), and No. 5 Gabby Vizzini (6-2, 6-2). In doubles, Alexandra Simants and Reagan Mullinix secured a 6-0, 6-2 victory. Nation Ford travels to Greenville for the second round on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
In Class 5A, Fort Mill (13-2) swept Boiling Springs 6-0, winning every match in straight sets. Fort Mill travels to Lexington for the second round on Oct. 27.
Boys Volleyball: Nation Ford Falls; Catawba Ridge Advances
Nation Ford saw its season come to an end with a 3-1 loss (20-25, 25-19, 19-25, 20-25) to Legion in the second round of the Class 4A playoffs. The Falcons, who entered as a No. 4 seed following a first-round bye, finished the year 18-15 overall.
In other 4A playoff action, Catawba Ridge swept Wade Hampton 3-0 (25-11, 25-16, 25-17) to move to 19-9 overall. The Copperheads advance to face Indian Land on the road in the third round on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
