Kentwood duo wins doubles tennis title | Girls Tennis

Kentwood’s Tess Manthou and Alyssa Nagai proved to be the area’s brightest shining stars during the SPSL girls tennis tournament, which finished up at Kent-Meridian High on Tuesday. Manthou and Nagai teamed up to beat Tahoma’s Sierra Southworth and Maria Bahlenhorst for the doubles title, 6-1-6-4. Manthou and Nagai were the only players from Kent to bring home a championship.

By Erick Walker • May 12, 2010 10:43 pm

Kentwood’s Tess Manthou and Alyssa Nagai proved to be the area’s brightest shining stars during the SPSL girls tennis tournament, which finished up at Kent-Meridian High on Tuesday. Manthou and Nagai teamed up to beat Tahoma’s Sierra Southworth and Maria Bahlenhorst for the doubles title, 6-1-6-4. Manthou and Nagai were the only players from Kent to bring home a championship.

The top 10 finishers in singles and doubles competition earn berths to the West Central District tournament, which is slated for May 19, 21-22 at Sprinker Recreation Center in Spanaway.

Kentwood’s Nikki Skinner and Eliana Spero also earned a berth to the district tournament while Kentridge’s Kyana Esber will go as an alternate.

Kentwood was the top local team finisher at the league tournament, taking fourth with 19 points. Tahoma followed close behind in fifth place with 18 points.