Hodags stay unbeaten in conference, take lead into conference tournament

Annie VanderGalien hits a backhand Tuesday. VanderGalien won the tiebreaker against Marshfield but lost at Lakeland.

Taylor McKinney serves against Marshfield at #3 singles.

N0. 2 singles player Jordan Manske won both of her matches last week.

Addy Strobel makes a shot at #2 doubles against Marshfield.

Paige Wanta hit a forehand as her #3 doubles partner Mya Gillen watched.

Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2026 12:00 pm

Tuesday the tennis team continued their conference streak as they defeated Marshfield Columbus 7-0 with straight set wins except for #1 singles where Annie VanderGalien won the first set,, lost the second and then held off Marshfield's player to win the tiebreaker. Winners were Jordan Manske #2 singles, Taylor McKinney #3 singles and Lucy Evers at #4 singles. For doubles the combos of Addy Currie/Sam Aschenbrenner #1, Alexia Corey-Luse/Addy Strobel #2 and Paige Wanta/Mya Gillen at #3 were all winners.

The Hodags then played at Lakeland the other undefeated team in conference but the Hodags had more points based on meet scores. The Hodags won the match 5-2 giving them a lead going into the conference tournament Thursday. The singles 2 through 4 won in straight sets. Number 1 doubles won a close match 7-5, 6-4 and number 2 doubles won their close match 6-4 and 7-5.