Lady Jays capture district tennis title

Make it four in a row for the Jefferson City Lady Jays.

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STAFF PHOTO ANDY SHUPE Lincoln sophomore Zach Summers (50) makes a move in the post around Lavaca senior Tyler Daniels (24) during the first half of play Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, in Lincoln.

The Lady Jays captured their fourth consecutive district team tennis title Thursday afternoon, blanking Lebanon 5-0 at Washington Park.

Jefferson City swept the doubles matches. Athira Nambiar and Erica Dunn won 8-0, while Esther Ruboneka and Haley Watson posted an 8-4 victory. Susan Meyer and Bailey Patrick were 8-3 winners.

In singles, Nambiar won 6-2, 6-3 and Erica Dunn's 6-1, 6-1 win clinched the district title for the Lady Jays.

The Lady Jays (17-8) will next compete in the individual district tournament Saturday in Camdenton and the team will compete in sectionals Oct. 10.

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