South Columbus Downs West Bladen Tennis

      DUBLIN — South Columbus advanced to the third round of the 3A team tennis playoffs by defeating the West Bladen Knights 6-2 on Wednesday.

They will face perennial powerhouse Greene Central Friday in Snow Hill. Greene Central is the number one seed in the eastern regional.

West Bladen concluded its season with a 7-5 record. Jeleah Purdie is competing in the singles regional tournament and the team of Faith Wren/Lileigh Anderson will compete in the doubles regionals for the Knights. South Columbus record moves to 8-4 on the season.

         Singles

1. Cartrette (SC) def. Wren (WB) 5-7, 6-4 (11-9)
2. Anderson (WB) def. Greene (SC) 6-3, 6-1
3. Purdie (WB) def. Stubbs (SC) 6-1, Default
4. Grahm (SC) def Nance (WB) 6-2, 6-0
5. Redondo (SC) def. Vasquez (WB) 6-1, 6-0
6. Hardee (SC) def. Moore (WB) 6-3, 6-1

         Doubles

1. Redondo/Hardee (SC) def. Purdie/Nance (WB) 8-6
2. Grahm/Ward (SC) def Vasquez/Moore (WB) 8-0