Carpinteria’s Bryant claims a fourth league singles title

Carpinteria’s Kelsie Bryant completed a rare feat on Wednesday, winning a fourth straight league tennis singles championship.

Kelsie Bryant is the Tri-Valley League singles champion.

Kelsie Bryant is the Tri-Valley League singles champion.

Bryant captured the Tri-Valley League title when Natalie Greco of La Reina defaulted in the final due to an injury. Bryant had defeated Greco twice during team matches, 6-0, 6-1.

“Natalie is a very tough and experienced tournament player but Kelsie has been playing very strong lately. She is very happy to be a four-time champion, however,” said Carpinteria coach Charles Bryant, Kelsie’s father.

Bryant dropped only 10 games all year en route to a 46-0 record.

Bryant and Greco qualify for the CIF Sectionals on Nov. 24.

In doubles, Sophia Aulicino/Jacey Katch of La Reina defeated Cate’s Julia Gan/Mckenna Madden, 6-3 6-7 (9) 6-1. Both teams qualify for CIF

In the third-place doubles match, Carpinteria’s Lesly Zapata/Natalie Saito defeated Inga Parkel/Olivia Adelman of Nordhoff, 6-4 1-6 6-2.

Singles
Finals:

Kelsie Bryant (Carpinteria) defeated Natalie Greco (La Reina) (default–injury)
Both players qualify for the CIF Sectionals

3rd Place
:
Diana Khutortsova (La Reina) defeated Eva Herman (Cate) 6-1 6-3
3rd place is the alternate for the CIF Sectionals

Doubles:
Finals:

Sophia Aulicino/Jacey Katch (La Reina) defeated Julia Gan/Mckenna Madden (Cate) 6-3 6-7(9) 6-1
Both teams qualify for the CIF Sectionals

3rd Place:
Lesly Zapata/Natalie Saito (Carpinteria) defeated Olivia Adelman/Inga Parkel (Nordhoff) 6-4 1-6 6-2
3rd place is the alternate for the CIF Sectionals