Extra sets pay off for Verona against Cougars

By GAZETTE STAFF Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008

VERONA — Janesville Craig battled the host Wildcats through four three-set matches before dropping a Big Eight Conference dual, 5-2 Tuesday at Verona.

“This is the best we’ve played all year,’’ Craig coach Camilla Owen said.

Hailey Smith and Taylor Storbakken of the Cougars improved to 7-1 at No. 1 doubles with a hard-fought 6-7, (3), 6-3, 6-4 victory over Danielle Atkins and Becca Taylor.

Kelly Collins and Laudan Rezai defeated Megan Wilson and Bridget Baxter, 6-4, 1-6, 6-2, for the Cougars’ second victory.

Craig (3-5) plays at Madison Memorial in a Big Eight dual finale on Thursday before heading in the Friday, Oct. 3, conference meet at Nielsen Stadium in Madison.

VERONA 5, CRAIG 2

Singles—Megan Kasten (V) def. Niki Westenberger, 6-0, 6-1; Jenny Endres def. Nicole Timblin, 6-0,. 6-1; Lexi DeMario (JC) Nicole Gutzman, 6-1, 6-1; Stephani Rolf (V) def. Maggie Bolton, 6-7, (3), 6-4, 6-4.

Doubles—1. Hailey Smith-Taylor Storbakken (JC) def. Danielle Atkins-Becca Taylor, 6-7, (3) 6-3, 6-4; Kristen Brose-Sarah Christian (V) def. Oliva Ehlers-Emily Reshower, 6-0, 5-7, 6-2; Kelly Collins-Laudan Rezai (JC) def. Megan Wilson-Bridget Baxter, 6-4, 1-6, 6-2.

Junior varsity—Craig 4, Verona 3.

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