MCC women’s tennis set to host State/Region

The Meridian Community College women’s tennis team has ended the regular season of play as of this past weekend.

The team traveled to Ft. Smith Arkansas to play three matches on Friday and Saturday. The women defeated Johnson County Community College from Overland Park, Kansas on Friday by a score of 7-2. On Saturday, MCC lost to Seminole Community College by a score of 5-4 losing the no. 1 and 3 doubles and the no. 2, 3, and 6 singles. On Saturday afternoon in a back-back match held at Creekmore Tennis Center in Ft. Smith with 30 mile an hour winds blowing the women defeated the home team, Ft. Smith, Arkansas, by a score of 8-1.

The MCC Lady Eagles end their season 17-4.

As they head into the Region XXIII/MACJC Tournament to be held at Northeast Tennis Center beginning Thursday, April 17, they should be seeded no. 1 at all flights.

“We hope to bring the Region XXIII/MACJC State Title back to MCC,” said head coach Wanda McPhail.

“Having lost last year by three points to Itawamba CC, we are eager to get the title back this year.”

The women hope to qualify for the National Junior College Tennis Tournament to be held in Tucson, Arizona May 2-7.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your cooperation, encouragement and support this season,” said McPhail.

“If you get an opportunity to come out Friday to the tennis center, I know the young ladies would appreciate your support.”