Girls’ Tennis: Fairfield Edges Panthers in Thriller

Mount Pleasant — Fairfield took the first two matchups, but Mount Pleasant battled back yet ultimately fell 5-4 in a thrilling girls’ tennis bout yesterday.

Gisele Fajardo-Pena was Mount Pleasant’s first winner in No. 3 singles, where the Panthers would then rip off three straight wins.

Fajardo-Pena teamed with Malena Yocum in No. 2 doubles for a heart-stopping 10-6 win a tiebreaker.