On Mon., Sept. 29, 2025, the Trojans tennis team travelled to Cape Girardeau to take a tough loss to the 7-3 Saxony Crusaders.
Sophomore Chloe Rowe defeated Hannah Pruitt 9-8 (8-6) in a lengthy match. Senior Kinsley Vance won her match against Emiliana Keller 8-5.
Sophomore Chloe Rowe said, “My will to win helps me keep my composure and keep performing like I want to. I am too competitive to give up.” Rowe added that when she keeps her own emotions in check, her opponents sometimes lose their own composure, putting her in a better position to win. Pruitt was visibly frustrated during the match.
Senior Kinsley Vance said that she thought the secret to her success was wearing her opponent out by hitting a lot of cross court shots, making Keller tired.
The District Tournament is Thursday Oct 9. At the SEMO tennis complex.
Singles Results:
1. Chloe Rowe (P) def Hannah Pruitt (SL) 9-8 (8-6)
2. Ekaterina Rust (SL) def Shannon Riddle (P) 8-2
3. Sadie Elmore (SL) def Caity Cain (P) 8-3
4. Kinsley Vance (P) def Emiliana Keller (SL) 8-5
5. Aubrey Ostendorf (SL) def Harlee Kley (P) 8-0
6. Allie Niccum (SL) def Miley Jarvis (P) 8-1
Doubles Results:
1. Pruitt/Rust (SL) def Rowe/Riddle (P) 8-4
2. Elmore/Keller (SL) def Cain/Vance (P) 8-3
3. Ostendorf/Niccum (SL) def Brewer/Yount (P) 8-5
