Photos: Dutch Served By Blue Streaks On The Court

Last Thursday, Sept. 19, the Guilderland girls’ tennis team had themselves an early season test as they faced off against Saratoga. The Blue Streaks showed their talent and, although the Dutch battled hard, they fell 9-0.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Powerful follow through: Guilderland’s Meghan Uzzilia, while wearing her shades, watches the ball fly off her racket as she completes a backhanded shot. Uzzilia lost to Addison Jones 1-6, 6-7 (6-8).

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Standing tall: Guilderland’s Maanya Nallanothu is up on her right toes as she starts to make contact for a forehand shot. Nallanothu fell to Nazek Gheith 4-6, 3-6.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Leaning in for a winner: Guilderland’s Anika Bhupati starts to move off her left foot as she connects for a forehand shot. Bhupati fell to Savannah Winter 0-6, 2-6.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Laser shot: Guilderland’s Angela Li squats down low to hit a backhand shot back over the net. Li fell to Clare Dooley 2-6, 2-6.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Coming at you: Guilderland’s Monica Bauer intensely stares at the ball as she completes her follow through on the backhand shot. Bauer fell to Caroline Travis 0-6, 2-6.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Working together: Brooklyn Scavio prepares to hit a backhand shot back towards their opponent as Kevala Ramkobair waits. Scavio/Ramkobair fell to Ella Cuneo/Grace Agati 2-6, 3-6.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Competing hard: Guilderland’s Grace Curro stares at the ball through her sunglasses as she prepares to hit a forehand shot. Curro fell to Norah Hoke 6-1, 4-6, 3-6.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Reaching up: Guilderland’s Nitya Sharma has her racket up as she goes for an overhead smash as her teammate Sofia Parker looks on. Sharma/Parker fell 3-6, 2-6.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Racket ready: Guilderland’s Mannat Mishva and Anvi Gadamsetty hold their rackets in preparation to hit it back. Mishva/Gadamsetty fell 2-6, 2-6 to Maggie Taylor/Ella McGuiness.