ALTOONA, Pa. – Sophomore twins Lucy and Lane Walker had quite the first day at Monday’s District 6 Class AA doubles tennis tournament in winning three matches and advancing to Wednesday’s championship final.
The sisters posted three two-set victories, culminating with a 6-4, 7-5 semi-final round win over Ireland DeBalli and Taryn Ream from Central Cambria. Their showing Monday earned them a return trip to Altoona on Wednesday at noon, where they will be matched up for the district title against Parrish and Evans from Westmont-Hilltop.
Central Mountain’s second doubles team, Kassie Williams and Tess Akeley fell in two sets in their first-round match.
1st Round
Bumgarner/Beher Tyrone def Kassie Williams/Tess Akeley CM 6-3 6-4
Lucy Walker/Lane Walker CM def Eckman/Decker Central 6-1 6-1
Quater Finals
Walker/Walker CM def Dixon/Hoffman Westmont Hilltop 6-1 4-6 6-1
SemiFinals
Walker/Walker CM def Deballi/Ream Central Cambria 6-4 7-5
Finals
Walker/Walker CM Vs. Parrish/Evans Westmont Hilltop at noon Wednesday
