Randolph-Henry High School’s varsity girls tennis team stayed perfect in 2017 when it defeated host Appomattox County High School 8-1 on Thursday.

The victory takes the Lady Statesmen to 4-0 overall.

“The team played well against Appomattox in a very challenging environment,” Randolph-Henry Coach Shannon Feinman said. “There were many sporting events taking place right up against the tennis courts fences, including a track meet with multiple starting gun shots, softball practice, soccer practice, etc. I was pleased with the concentration the girls displayed.”

Feinman highlighted Couper Webb, R-H’s No. 2 singles player, for maintaining her composure and focus for her entire singles match, winning 8-0.

Feinman also praised Helen Lin at the No. 3 spot for being “able to make adjustments to her game in the middle of her match to pull away and win 8-5.”

In the single matches, Meredith Feinman won 8-2 at No. 1, Eliza Walker fell 8-1 at No. 4, McKenzie Sharpe won 8-5 at No. 5 and Annie Sandridge won 8-2 at No. 6.

In doubles play, Meredith Feinman and Webb won 8-0 at No. 1, Lin and Walker won 8-2 at No. 2 and Sharpe and Sandridge won 8-3 at No. 3.

Coach Feinman said Appomattox is quite athletic and plays a defensive game, making for long points and lots of ground strokes.

She said the match was “good preparation for us for the postseason in terms of concentration, consistency and patience.”

Randolph-Henry hosts Halifax County High School on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.