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WORTHINGTON — Pipestone Area Schools’ seniors Vivian Brockberg and Kate Hanson were paired together for a doubles tournament Saturday, Aug. 23.
And the new tandem was successful, feeding off their success from a doubles match versus Lac qui Parle Valley/Dawson-Boyd Thursday, Aug. 21.
“They did really well together,” PAS assistant coach Tanya Schroyer said. “They both stepped up and scored a lot of points.”
Pipestone Area Schools’ Sophia Baatz (right) connects with the ball during a unique doubles tournament on Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Worthington Middle School courts. Doubles partner Aubrey Brockberg looks on at left. The pair won the second flight, and the Arrows finished second overall. (Star photo by John Draper)
The Worthington Tournament has a non-traditional format, with two PAS doubles teams in each one of three flights.
Winning a single game in a match was worth one point.
Pipestone Area Schools’ Vivian Brockberg (left) and Kate Hanson placed second in the first flight at the Worthington Doubles Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 23. (Star photo by John Draper)
Yellow Medicine earned the overall team title by accumulating 190 points, followed by the Arrows with 160.
Laura Minet and Jasmine Boeke also played in the first flight for PAS.
Aubrey Brockberg and Sophia Baatz joined forces to win the second flight. Teammates Iva Witte and Ava Boucher also formed a squad in the second flight.
Pipestone Area Schools’ Aubrey Brockberg (left) and Sophia Baatz claimed the top spot in the second flight at the Worthington Doubles Tournament Saturday, Aug. 23. (Star photo by John Draper)
Two PAS teams played in the third flight. Emma Smidt was paired with Ava Jasper. Ireland Draper was combined with Abbi Haack.
Pipestone Area Schools’ Ava Jasper plays a shot during the Worthington Doubles Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 23. (Star photo by John Draper)
Last week’s highlights
The Arrows also played four matches last week versus Yellow Medicine East and MACCRAY (Clara City) at home on Tuesday, Aug. 19 and LQPV/DB and Montevideo on the road Thursday, Aug. 21.
Olyvia Weber earned the Arrows’ lone singles win versus LQPV/DB, defeating Maya Virji, 7-5, 6-2.
Pipestone Area Schools’ Olyvia Weber serves during a recent match. (Star photo by John Draper)
Vivian Brockberg and Hanson downed Molly Halvorson and Camryn Olesen, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3.
Aubrey Brockberg and Baatz also won in doubles, defeating Riley Clark and Kenna McTighe, 6-4, 6-2.
Minet and Hanson won singles matches while Aubrey Brockberg and Baatz won in doubles versus both MACCRAY and Yellow Medicine East.
Vivian Brockberg and Boeke posted a 6-3, 6-3 conquest over Breea Johnson and Brooklynn Howe as an event highlight versus YME.
Pipestone Area Schools’ Kate Hanson connects with the ball during a regular-season match. (Star photo by John Draper)
Coming up
PAS opened Big South Conference play this week with a home match against Blue Earth Area on Tuesday, Aug. 26 before hitting the road for St. James Area Thursday, Aug. 28.
The Arrows also will be home for River Valley (Springfield) on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Match results will feature agate in future editions of the Pipestone County Star this season.