The closing match featured wins by Jaeda-Lee Daniel-Joseph, Azaria Junaid, and the doubles combo of Ava Carnes and Charlotte Stafford. In the opening match, it was Daniel-Joseph, Junaid, and the doubles unit of Keira Webb and Madison Phillips who took the wins.
“Our girls showed incredible resilience, fortitude, and desire today,” said coach Anthony Cox following Wednesday’s match.
After starting the quarterfinals strong on April 28 and having to postpone the finish due to rain, they picked up where they left off and cruised against Stratford to earn a spot in the semis against the team that knocked them out in the semis last year.
“This year, our girls were determined to write a different ending. All seven ladies battled to the end,” said Cox.
Daniel-Joseph and Junaid were dominant, overwhelming their opponents at 1-singles and 2-singles.
Carnes and Stafford played a great first set before falling behind early in the second. It was 3-4 when the girls turned the tide.
TFS won the last three to clinch, which was even more meaningful because they defeated the doubles combo who had just beat them in the doubles state championship.
“We couldn’t be more proud of how they carried themselves, and they have earned every opportunity,” Cox said.
The championship match will take place at a day and time to be determined next week.
Don’t miss what everyone in town is talking about.
Join 4,000+ locals and choose our free newsletter covering news, events and the stories shaping our region.
