Flores has solid day for Royals in win over Buena

Alexis Flores went 3-0 playing with Amber Rowley and Kinsley Shinn to lead the San Marcos girls tennis team to a 12-6 win over Buena in a Channel League match on Thursday.

The doubles team of Stephanie Manson-Hing and Leanne Sturman were 3-0 and Lia Welkom and Julia Frohling each picked up points in singles.

San Marcos ended the first round of league play at 3-1. The Royals are 7-5 overall.

“We are very happy to be 3-1, but we know we need to continue to improve for the second round,” said coach Alex Sheldon.

He praised the play of freshman Sarah Douglas and Olivia Sturman.

SM Singles:

Jordan Lund 1-6, 6-1, 6-0
Renee Handley 0-6, 6-0
McKenzie Funk 0-6, 1-6
Lia Welkom 6-1
Julia Frohling 6-1

SM Doubles:

Amber Rowley & Alexis Flores 6-1, 6-0
Kinsley Shinn & Alexis Flores 6-2
Stephanie Manson-Hing & Leanne Sturman 6-2, 6-4, 6-0
Alyssa Katich & Summer Bosse 3-6, 6-1
Olivia Sturman & Sarah Douglas 3-6

Buena Singles:

Caisey Lee Emery 6-1, 6-0, 6-0
Elizabeth Blake 1-6, 0-6, 6-1
Stephanie Partridge 0-6, 1-6
Nina Urban 1-6

Buena Doubles:

Katie Elun & Yalda Farokhi 1-6, 2-6, 6-3
Preeta Amin & Megan Fleming 2-6, 6-4, 6-3
Monica Jules & Carly Raschke 0-6, 0-6, 1-6