The state’s two most storied programs added to their already-packed trophy cases Saturday in the large-school classifications at the 2017 CHSAA girls tennis state tournament, as Cherry Creek captured the Class 5A title while Cheyenne Mountain won the 4A crown.
It’s the 34th overall title for the Bruins, who played their way back to the top at Gates Tennis Center after having their 19-year championship streak snapped by Fairview last season. Meanwhile, the Indians won their ninth straight title and 22nd overall in another dominant performance from Pueblo.
And in the inaugural Class 3A state tournament in Greeley, D’Evelyn captured the program’s first state championship by edging Dawson and Colorado Academy, both of which finished tied for second. No. 4 doubles tandem Charity Perks and Keri Jennings sealed the win with their three-set win in the final match of the tournament.
In singles play, Poudre junior Ky Ecton — last season’s runner-up — won at No. 1 in 5A with a 7-6 (13-11), 4-6, 6-4 victory over Smoky Hill’s Anshika Singh.
Kent Denver’s Josie Schaffer dominated her bracket to win the 4A No. 1 title with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Mavis Edwards in the final. And at No. 1 in 3A, Colorado Academy freshman Sammy Moore-Thomson cruised to a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Steamboat Spring’s Mae Thorp.
And in doubles play, Mountain Vista’s Ashlen Grote and Amanda Pruitt won 5A No. 1s, Cheyenne Mountain’s Casey Ahrendsen and Ally Arenson won 4A No. 1s, and Eaton’s Courtney Leafgren and Shelby Naill won 3A No. 1s.
