PAWLEYS ISLAND The Waccamaw girls tennis team is attempting to capture its second state championship in three years after losing to eventual state champion Philip Simmons in the third round of the 3A playoffs last year.
After sweeping Region V-3A with a perfect 6-0 record, the Warriors, who took home the 3A state title in 2022, appear to be a strong contender this year. Playing local 5A powerhouses like Conway, Carolina Forest, and Myrtle Beach, Waccamaw concluded the regular season with an overall record of 11-7. On October 22, Lainey Jordan and Emily Nettles even defeated the Tigers’ No. 2 doubles team 6-4, 7-5.
Jordan remarked, “It’s definitely better practice.” Playing against superior teams simply increases the level of competition, and since you know you’ll be facing the best schools in other areas, it puts you in a better frame of mind to go to the states. Thus, it’s merely getting you ready for what’s ahead.”
Waccamaw received a first-round bye for winning the region, meaning the Warriors won’t have to play until after October 31.
Mary Cannon, head coach of the Waccamaw girls’ tennis team, stated, “I don’t know if you know, but high school girls get very excited over Halloween.” “They are thrilled that they will not have to perform on Halloween.”
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Izzy Dozier at number one, Megan Madigan at number two, Ida Davis at number three, Milly Harris at number four, Maggie Propps at number five, Jordan at number six, and Nettles at number seven lead Waccamaw.
“Being a senior, it’s really fun to just kind of be a role model for the younger girls on the team and just preparing them for what’s next,” Jordan stated. “The younger ones can only get better and better if they keep going on their trip. I hope we end on a high note.
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This season, Oceanside Collegiate advanced from 2A to 3A, and if the Warriors play them in the playoffs, they will be a formidable opponent. In 2023, Oceanside won the 2A title.
To improve her endurance, Propps engaged in an additional sport during the summer in addition to working out.
“I’m a surf instructor, so I teach kids how to surf,” Propps explained. “So I would be there for five hours, and then every day I would go to the gym for like two to three hours and work out.”
According to Propps’ aunt Cannon, this has allowed her to outlast her rivals on the court.
