Bemidji notches clean sweep of Park Rapids to stay undefeated

Morgan Nyhusmoen2.JPG — Morgan Nyhusmoen steps up to the net to return a volley.

By Pioneer Staff Report

September 05, 2024 at 8:20 PM

PARK RAPIDS 鈥� The Bemidji High 歪歪漫画 girls tennis team seems to have forgotten how to lose this season.

The Lumberjacks extended their undefeated streak to 13-0 with a dominating 7-0 win over Park Rapids on Thursday afternoon. Only a single match lasted beyond two sets.

Elena Peterson led the way in No. 1 singles, besting Emma Goochey with a pair of 6-1 wins. Her sister, Liz, beat Abby Runyan in two sets for a win at No. 2 singles.

Morgan Nyhusmoen battled back after losing the opening set against Addi Frieden to clinch a three-set win for Bemidji in No. 4 singles.

Megan Berg and Lilly Caron were the winning pair at No. 1 doubles, defeating Katie Dravis and Rachel Ulvin in two sets. Sam Wood, Ruby McKeon, Ava Myhre and Millie Knott also won in straight sets at Nos. 2 and 3 doubles.

Bemidji 7, Park Rapids 0

Singles

No. 1: E. Peterson (BHS) def. Goochey 6-1, 6-1

No. 2: L. Peterson (BHS) def. Runyan 6-2, 6-0

No. 3: Rupp (BHS) def. Vinge 6-1, 6-0

No. 4: Nyhusmoen (BHS) def. Frieden 4-6, 6-3, 6-4

Doubles

No. 1: Berg/Caron (BHS) def. Dravis/Ulvin 7-5, 6-2

No. 2: Wood/McKeon (BHS) def. Bolton/Ehler 6-2, 6-4

No. 3: Av. Myhre/Knott (BHS) def. E. Berghuis/N. Berghuis 7-5, 6-3

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