Bobcats’ tennis season opener

HOPE – The Hope Bobcats High School tennis teams faced Texarkana in the season opener. The girls were highly successful in defeating the Razorbacks in singles action: Monica Bobo won 8-0, Lydia Bobo won 8-0, Katie Webster won 8-3, Mykah Bradley won 8-0, Jamie Young won 8-0. Grace Easterling suffered an 8-7 loss. The girls took a hit in doubles: Lydia Bobo & Katie Webster lost 8-3 and Mykah Bradley & Jamie Young lost 8-4. Boys’ singles had mixed results as Erick Salazar won 8-7 in a tiebreaker, Riley Bramlett lost 8-1, Davis Johnson won 8-6 and Jaden Rivera lost 1-8. In doubles matches, Erick Salazar & James Artis lost 2-8 and Riley Bramlett & Davis Johnson lost 1-8. Next tennis action will be Monday, August 19 at De Queen.