LHS tennis competes at Brownwood

From left: Ashley Perkins, Kayla Krueger, Dustin Hause, Abby Peterson and Ciara Salazar each turned in standout performances at the Brownwood Tournament.

The Lampasas High School boys' and girls' tennis teams played at the Brownwood Tournament on Friday.

The mixed doubles team of Dustin Hause/Ciara Salazar highlighted a solid LHS performance, winning the first tournament of their high school careers.

"They both hustled and stayed focused and wanted that No. 1 spot," LHS coach Kenneth Peiser said. "They were ecstatic when they came off the court."

The girls' doubles tandem of Ashley Perkins/Kayla Krueger lost in the semifinals but rebounded to capture third place.

In girls' singles, Abby Peterson lost in the second round, but she won out to capture fifth place.

"Abby played more aggressive in this tournament and is improving," Peiser said.

"When her practices improve, so will her close matches."

The mixed doubles team of Meredith Lane/Cody Self was pulled up from the junior varsity an went 2-2 on the day.

"These two will be playing varsity next year and will be real assets to the team," the coach said.

The boys' doubles team of Stan Smith/Jesse Cox finished sixth.

Laura Terrazas, Chris Naley, Lillie Davis and Josh Tucker also competed for LHS.

"Some think winning the tournament is a good goal to set, but for others, it is about improving your game one match at a time," Peiser said.

In junior varsity action, Becca Baker finished third, Kristine Smith/Macy McPherson won consolation and Paige Jones/Michelle Morris placed fifth.

Garth Jones went 2-2, while Nick Baker, McKenzie Myrick and Alyssaa Castle/Katrina Salazar went 1-1, and Clay Garrett/Dylan Ham went 1-2.

The varsity and junior varsity teams are off this week for Spring Break.

"The junior varsity had a very good tournament," Peiser said. "All of them played hard and had a good day."