Monica Bobo places third in State Tennis Tournament

HOPE – Hope Bobcat Monica Bobo placed 3rd overall in Girls Singles at the 4A State Tennis Tournament. On Monday she defeated Presley Reep of Warren in the first round 6-0 6-0, she then defeated Haiden Harris of Southside Batesville 6-0, 6-4 to advance to the semifinals on Tuesday.  Tuesday, she faced Emma Shepard of Brookland where she fell 3-6, 3-6 and was placed in the consolation game for 3rd place. Monica won the Consolidation game 8-5 over Jill Jordan of E-Stem School in Little Rock. This gave Monica the third-place finish in the 4A State Girls Singles division.  As a top 4 finisher in the state tournament, she will be named to the 4A All-State tennis team. For the season, Monica had a record of 18-1 in match play.