NEWLAND, N.C. –
Laura Ocampo posted a victory in the #6 singles match, but it was not enough as visiting Barton won all three doubles matches and five of the six singles matches en route to clinching a 6-1 win over the Bobcats in the Conference Carolinas match this afternoon.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Barton – 6; Lees-McRae – 1
LOCATION: Avery County High School – Newland, North Carolina
RECORDS: Barton (11-11/6-4), Lees-McRae (6-11/6-4)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Ocampo posted an 8-5 win in the #6 singles match to move to 6-4 in conference play this season.
- Mei Hiramatsu battled in the first set, falling short in a 7-5 set, in her #1 singles match, before ultimately falling to her rival from Barton.
- The doubles team of Ocampo and Rhidaim Yang battled in their #3 doubles match, before falling short to their opponents.
UP NEXT:
The Bobcats will close out the regular season as they host Chowan tomorrow at 12 p.m.
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