Royals just barely beaten

The San Marcos girls tennis team (3-1) struggled on the road at Santa Ynez, losing a 9-9 tie in games, 76-73.

“I’m not going to lie. It was ugly,” said coach Kara Warkentin. “But it gives us something to work on in the coming week.”

Caitlin Mannix and Kiki Katsev each went 2-1 in singles, while Amy Ransohoff and Christine Pearson teamed up for a 2-1 performance in doubles.

SANTA YNEZ 9 (76), SAN MARCOS 9 (73)

Singles—SM: J. Mannix 1-2, C. Mannix 2-1, Katsev 2-1. Doubles—Kinsella-Zylstra 1-2, Ransohoff-Pearson 2-1, Badat-Gregoire 1-1, Moore-Battles 0-1. Record—SM 3-1.