Photos: Birds And Riders Battle On The Court
On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Voorheesville tennis team traveled to Valatie to battle the Riders of Ichabod Crane. The Birds fell 6-1.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Quick tap back: Blackbirds’ Daphne Evans points her left foot as she hits a forehand shot back towards Riders’ Maddy Flory. Evans won 6-4, 6-3.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Lob shot: Blackbirds’ Alessandra McGivney stares at the ball as she looks to get a shot over Riders’ Elizabeth Spensieri’s head. McGivney fell 0-6, 0-6.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
On their toes: Blackbirds’ Eva Ryan reaches up to hit the ball as her teammate Pauline Lachanski looks on. Ryan/Lachanski fell 1-6, 0-6.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Concentration on the ball: Blackbirds’ Maia McGivney locks her eyes on the ball as she brings her racket towards the ball for a forehand shot. McGivney fell to Riders’ Amora Gabriel 0-6, 3-6.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Intense shot: Blackbirds’ Vienna Elia has her eyes locked on the ball as she starts her swing. Elia fell to Riders’ Nadia Elghannari 1-6, 1-6.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Big drive: Blackbirds’ Maddy Schamberg holds her left leg up as she hits a powerful backhand shot in the first set. Schamberg fell to Riders’ Paige Cook 1-6, 0-6.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
High as she can: Blackbirds’ Azzara Kahn stands on her tippy toes to make contact with the ball as her teammate Ania Gurin stands ready. Kahn/Gurin fell to Riders’ Halo Schiersen/Annie Lockmer 8-0.