The Cate girls tennis team lost its opening Condor League match at home Saturday against Thacher 12-6.
The Rams were without the services of two of their top singles players: Marguerite Mannix and Marina Narain). Mady Snider played at No. 1 singles and cruised through her three sets, losing only one game in her day’s effort.
Cate’s top doubles duo of senior Lela Puckett and freshman Kate Dehlendorf wrapped up the other three wins.
“We’ve had trouble gaining traction thus far this season with injuries and illnesses but the girls are playing hard and we look forward to a strong finish,” said coach Barbara DeGroot. “Senior captain Lela Puckett is playing some of the best tennis of her four years which is really fun to see.”
Cate faces Laguna Blanca on Wednesday at Laguna and visits Thacher on Saturday
