Lucky 13 for Helias Lady Crusaders

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Abby Dowden hits a backhand during her match against Rolla's Nirvani Amarakoon in Thursday's dual match at Washington Park.
Abby Dowden hits a backhand during her match against Rolla's Nirvani Amarakoon in Thursday's dual match at Washington Park.

The Helias girls tennis team improved to 13-1 the year after claiming a 9-0 win against Rolla on Thursday at Washington Park.

Singles winners for the Lady Crusaders were Ashley Dowden (6-0, 6-2), Mary Conley (6-2, 6-2), Ashley Dowden (6-0, 6-1), Lauren Highfill (6-1, 6-0), Megan Villanueva (6-0, 6-1) and Cassidy Roling (6-2, 6-0).

Doubles winners were Ashley Dowden and Abby Dowden (8-1), Conley and Highfill (8-1), Villanueva and Roling (8-1).

The team's four seniors - Highfill, Villanueva, Roling and Howser - were recognized prior to the match as part of Senior Night.

Helias will compete today at the Sedalia Smith-Cotton Invitational.

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