Waterville, ME - For their second and last match of the weekend, the Ephs played Colby College on their home courts in Maine. After a textbook doubles sweep, the Ephs clinched the overall win, 7-2 with four more singles match wins.
Head Coach Anik Cepeda says, "This match was a good way to end a tough away weekend in Maine. I thought we grew a little bit in doubles between today and yesterday. It's a grind to show up and compete regardless of how they're feeling on any given day."
The Ephs started off strong in doubles, securing three wins. Number one
Katherine Orgielewicz and
Yuu Ishikawa and number two doubles teams
Jane Ladaga and
Ananya Aggarwal wasted no time finding a lead and finishing off both their matches 8-2. Number three doubles team
Maya Jamroz and
Mia Thomann had a tougher match, but their focus and positive, high energy landed them a win at 8-6.
With a 3-0 lead, the Ephs went into singles with confidence. Number two Ishikawa swept through her first set 6-0, and using that momentum won the second 6-3. Number one Orgielewicz lost the first set, but quickly bounced back in the second, taking it 6-1, though the third set ultimately swung in favor of her opponent. Number six Jamroz won the first set, but dropped the second. However, she stayed calm and composed, and fought to win the third set tiebreak 10-7.
Number three Thomann and number five
Annabelle Siegel both took their first sets comfortably at 6-3. Siegel sailed to a 6-2 second set and match win, while Thomann's opponent challenged her and Thomann had to remain sharp and find control to win her second set and match 7-5.
As the team turns their attention to next weekend, Cepeda reflects, "The next most important thing is to apply this same mentality to our practices. They have to set the tone in practice this week and work on getting 1% better, stronger, smarter etc to prepare for the battles of the weekend. If they do that, I know they'll be ready for our next two matches."
The Ephs look forward to facing off against Hamilton and Amherst next weekend.
Complete Results:
Williams College def. Colby College
7-2
Doubles:
Katherine Orgielewicz /
Yuu Ishikawa (Williams) def Sam Riordan / Sydney Landau (Colby)
8-2
Jane Ladaga /
Ananya Aggarwal (Williams) def Bella Suk / Maddie Omicioli (Colby)
8-2
Maya Jamroz /
Mia Thomann (Williams) def. Amelie Gal / Ellie Gershaw (Colby)
8-6
Singles:
Sam Riordan (Colby) def.
Katherine Orgielewicz (Williams)
6-2, 1-6, 6-2
Yuu Ishikawa (Williams) def. Sydney Landau (Colby)
6-0, 6-3
Mia Thomann (Williams) def. Maddie Omicioli (Colby)
6-3, 7-5
Ellie Gershaw def.
Jane Ladaga (Williams)
7-5, 6-2
Annabelle Siegel (Williams) def. Bella Suk (Colby)
6-3, 6-2
Maya Jamroz (Williams) def. Caleigh McClain
6-3, 2-6, 10-7
