High school roundup (Sept. 14)
Brianne Heinz has a mostly young team.
It’s a good thing she has four seniors to go along with the youngsters.
Seniors Makala Gore and Marena Willford earned wins at Nos. 2 and 4 singles, respectively, and Kimarria Vereen and Nikki Vereen teamed for a win at No. 2 doubles as the North Myrtle Beach tennis team edged Conway 4-3 on Monday night.
“I think they’re great leaders and they’re leading the path for next year,” Heinz said.
The Chiefs are three years removed from their last playoff appearance, and Heinz said that’s driving her seniors.
“We made it in years past but fell short last year,” she said, “so they’re aiming for it this year.”
On the court, North Myrtle Beach has had its ups and downs so far this season.
“Communication has been really well with our doubles teams,” Heinz said. “We can work on some footwork and putting some top spin on the ball.”
Heinz hopes her team hits its stride in region play.
“I’m pretty pleased with our top spots,” she said. “We’ve been working hard.”
▪ Singles: Victoria Smith (C) def. Tessa Thomas 6-2, 6-4; Makala Gore (NMB) def. Haley Cassidy 6-4, 6-0; Jessie Miles (C) def. Taylor Gore 6-4, 6-0; Marena Willford (NMB) def. Tori Worley 6-0, 6-4; Lorena Beltran (NMB) def. Julia Hagarud 6-2, 6-2.
▪ Doubles: Smith/Cassidy (C) def. Thomas/M. Gore 6-2, 4-6, 10-5; Kimarria Vereen/Nikki Vereen (NMB) def. Maggie Gore/Allie Thompson 3-6, 6-4, 10-3.
Girls tennis
▪ Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach 5, (at) Pee Dee Academy 4 | The Saints eked out a victory.
▪ Singles: Tatiana Harrelson (CAMB) def. Madison Collins 6-1, 6-1; Haley Scott (PDA) def. Caroline Gore 7-6, 6-2; Lauren Eskridge (PDA) def. Chloe Parker 6-7, 7-6; Paige Eskridge (PDA) def. Sam Fanning 6-4, 7-5; Grace Houghton (CAMB) def. Rachael Webster 6-0, 6-2; Ashley Bass (CAMB) def. Grace Atkinson 6-0, 6-2.
▪ Doubles: Harrelson/Gore (CAMB) def. Collins/L. Eskridge 8-1; P. Eskridge/Scott (PDA) def. Houghton/Fanning 9-7; Bass/Greer Houghton (CAMB) def. Webster/Atkinson 8-2.
Girls golf
▪ St. James cruised to a victory over Socastee at Prestwick Country Club.
▪ Team scores: St. James 163, Socastee 231.
▪ ST. JAMES: Kelli Smith 43, Smith Knaffle 36, Steely Hays 41, Jordan White 43.
▪ SOCASTEE: Lawson Devers 46, Alicia Baldwin 57, Joey Kirkman 62, Molly Peal 66.
▪ Records: Socastee 4-3.
▪ Aynor won a three-team meet at Shaftesbury Glen Golf and Fish Club.
▪ Team scores: Aynor 193, Conway 227, Myrtle Beach 245.
▪ AYNOR: Mary Kate Richardson 41, Bailey Richardson 43, Rachael Wilkinson 50, Marissa Lennon 59.
▪ CONWAY: Kendall Lewis 52, Emily McClellan 55, Grayson Lundy 60, Chelsea Mitchell 60.
▪ MYRTLE BEACH: Jaiden Vaugh 54, Kelly Copeland 64, Madison Hinde 65, Nora Gore 67.
▪ Records: Socastee 4-3.
Volleyball
Aynor 3, (at) Green Sea Floyds 0: Jacy Trimble had 16 assists and four kills, Katherine Bagnal had five aces and three kills, Kacie Squires had seven aces and two kills, and Bell McKenzie had five kills to lead the Blue Jackets (4-6) to a 25-8, 25-12, 25-4 win.
This story was originally published September 15, 2015 at 12:12 AM with the headline "High school roundup (Sept. 14)."