Olivia Kuhn and Nicole Tock etch their names in the annals of Whitehall's girls' tennis program, but fate has brought the duo together for a memorable and surely unforgettable season.
At the end of last week's play, both Kuhn and Tock, the Zephyrs' number three doubles team, had an unblemished 8-0 record and had incurred some obstacles in reaching the peak. It can easily also be considered a remarkable achievement considering this is the first season the duo has played doubles together.
The Whitehall volleyball team experienced some ups and down this week as league play got into full swing.
The up was a five-game thriller against Northampton Area High School. The Zephs battled back from a two-game deficit, winning the last two games to seal the victory. The end result was a 25-23, 15-25, 14-25, 26-24, 15-12, toppling of the Kids to earn their first league win.
It was a roller coaster of emotions as they had to fight through that middle stretch that tested their resolve. Head coach Rob Garnder said the team stayed together and made sure not to lose focus.
It has been the same approach the former Whitehall quarterback has taken since he began as a freshman in the Wildcats' program last season.
"When I first got there, I noticed the difference in size and speed of the game," recalled the former Whitehall graduate. "I really didn't know what to expect. I was nervous and anxious, but I knew I could play. It took a while, but it worked out."
The Whitehall Inferno 12-and-Under Tournament Softball team recently participated in the USSSA Summer Slammer Fast-Pitch Softball Tournament. The Inferno finished in second place out of 18 teams, going 6 -1 for the weekend.