Jeff City, Helias advance tennis teams

Susan Meyer of the Jefferson City Lady Jays makes a backhand return as teammate Erica Dunn watches during a doubles match Monday, Aug. 24, 2016 against Waynesville at Washington Park in Jefferson City.
Susan Meyer of the Jefferson City Lady Jays makes a backhand return as teammate Erica Dunn watches during a doubles match Monday, Aug. 24, 2016 against Waynesville at Washington Park in Jefferson City.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Jefferson City and Helias will both have a pair of doubles teams competing in the state tournament today.

In Class 2, Erica Dunn and Kirsten Schwandtner of Jefferson City will take on Elena Wilner and Rebecca Davis of Parkway Central in the sectional round.

The Lady Jays duo of Susan Meyer and Bailey Patrick will battle Parnnate Wongsirisakui and Eva Stanglein of Fort Zumwalt East in sectionals.

In Class 1, Megan Oliver and Elizabeth Conley of Helias play Jane King and Amelia Smith of Barstow in sectionals.

Abby Dowden and Catherine Conley of Helias will matchup with Julia Riew and Lexi Young of John Burroughs in the sectional round.

On Thursday, Rock Bridge beat Lee's Summit West 5-0 to win the Class 2 team title.

John Burroughs won the Class 1 title with a 5-2 win against Barstow.

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