Dupage Policy Journal

The North Central College women's tennis team has secured its sixth consecutive College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) regular season title after a 7-0 win over Elmhurst. The victory took place in Elmhurst, Illinois.

The team started strong in doubles play. The Zaskowski sisters, Eva and Alexandra, won 6-1 at the No. 2 spot. Kensington Payne and Abigail Penados won 6-0 at No. 1 doubles, securing the doubles point. Sophia Drozd and Kate Herlihy won by walkover at No. 3 doubles.

In singles matches, North Central quickly built on their lead. Kensington Payne clinched the overall match with a 6-0, 6-0 win at No. 2 singles. Abigail Penados also won her match at No. 1 singles by the same score. Liveta Ezerskis added another point with a 6-0, 6-0 win at No. 3 singles, while Kate Herlihy won her match at No. 4 singles, 6-0, 6-2. Eva Zaskowski and Sophia Drozd were awarded points at No. 5 and No. 6 singles due to walkovers from Elmhurst.

With this result, North Central completed its fall season undefeated, posting a 10-0 overall record and an 8-0 record in conference play. The team also participated in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Division III Central Regional Championships earlier this season. North Central will return to competition in March for their spring schedule, which includes a trip to Orlando, Florida from March 6-12.