After a week of captains’ practices and a week of challenge matches, the Mound Westonka High School girls tennis team traveled to Moorhead for their annual North/South Tournament on August 19. The trip started with an on-site practice and an overnight hotel stay, providing quality team bonding. The White Hawks won the tournament 3-0 with a 4-3 win over Moorhead, a 6-1 win over Minnewaska and a 6-1 win over Roseau.

The team’s first home court tournament was August 22, and they hosted New Ulm and Fairmont in a doubles tournament. The White Hawks earned the first-place trophy after all nine flights won both of their matches.

“This is the second time in the history of our girls program that we have ever completely swept our Mound Westonka Doubles Tournament," said coach Rob Paul stated. "I couldn’t be prouder of the tenacity the girls are showing on the court and this season’s successful start.”

Orono will host the JV – B team at 3 p.m. on August 23. On August 25, the varsity and JV teams will play Annadale away at 4 p.m. and JV – B will play on home courts against St. Louis Park at 4 p.m.

The Varsity, JV and JV - B team coaches, Paul, Brent Reinbold and Terri Blando, are looking forward to a fun and competitive season, as are the girls, led by the senior captains – Sara Funderburk, Sydney Leonard, Ellen Pruitt and Kate Velander. They are off to a fantastic start – Go White Hawks!