Photos: Dutch Open Up Sectionals With A Breeze
On Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Guilderland Girls’ tennis team, the 2nd seed, opened up the Section 2, Class AA sectionals at Guilderland High School as they took on Emma Willard, the 6th seed. The Dutch sailed to a 8.5-to-0.5 win.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Found her spot: Guilderland’s Meghan Uzzilia stares at where she wants to hit her forehand shot during the first set. Uzzilia beat Emma Willard’s Carly Hunter 6-0, 6-4.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Target acquired: Guilderland’s Angela Li locks her eyes on the ball after clipping the net as she prepares to hit a forehand shot. Li beat Emma Willard’s Nisha Jayaprakash 6-0, 6-3.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Lunging chip: Guilderland’s Anika Bhupati reaches with one hand on her racket as she attempts to hit a backhand shot. Bhupati beat Emma Willard’s Audrey Finck 3-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Up in the air: Guilderland’s Maanya Nallamothu throws up the ball as she prepares to make a serve in the first set. Nallamothu beat Emma Willard’s Ashley Yin 6-1, 6-1.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Lob shot: Guilderland’s Grace Curro attempts an easy backhand shot to just clear the net in the first set. Curro beat Emma Willard’s Joyce Yu 6-1, 6-1.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Ready to start: Guilderland’s Nitya Sharma/Kevala Ramkobair as they prepare to serve it towards the Emma Willard side. Sharma/Ramkobair beat Emma Willard double’s team 6-1, 6-4.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Line drive: Guilderland’s Sofia Parker nails a backhand shot as her teammate Brooklyn Scavio waits. Parker/Scavio beat Emma Willard’s Zoe Johnson/Maddie Stamer-Kong 6-3, 6-3.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Quick feet: Guilderland’s Monica Bauer races in towards the net to reach for the falling ball to hit a forehand shot. Bauer beat Emma Willard’s Inzhu Uraebay 6-0, 6-0.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Net presence: Guilderland’s third doubles team of Mannat Mishra/Diya Bandichhode stands with their racket up as they nail a winner. Mishra/Bandichhode tied Emma Willard’s Anna Leon Garcia/Jenny Zhao a set a piece 6-7 (3-7), 7-4.