SCHS netters fall to Tarboro in second round of playoffs

TARBORO - The South Columbus High School girls tennis team fell to host Tarboro Tuesday 6-0 in the second round of the state 2A dual team playoffs.

“We went up against a very experienced team today,” said SCHS coach Nathan Faulk. “I’m very proud of our girls. They have come a long way this season.”

South Columbus closed its season with a 13-5 record, including a tie for runnerup in the Waccamaw Conference.

In the opening round of the playoffs, South Columbus knocked off Waccamaw Conference champion South Brunswick 6-3.

Singles: Jasmine Burroughs def. Dori Faulk, 6-0, 6-1; Allison Thompson def. Shay Grainger, 6-1, 6-0; Nellie Wilson def. Mary Catherine Worley, 6-0, 6-1; Elizabeth Thompson def. Morgan Dameron, 6-0, 6-0; Meredith Armstrong def. Randi Simmons, 6-0, 6-0; A. Stocks def. Katherine Prince, 6-0, 6-0.