ATLANTIC — For a year, Clarinda junior Chandy Nothwehr had circled the day of the individual regional tennis tournament as one she knew she had to be ready for.
Clarinda junior Chandy Nothwehr shows off her state tournament ticket Wednesday, Sept. 23, in Atlantic after finishing second in the singles draw to advance to state.
Clarinda junior Chandy Nothwehr plays her backhand during her semifinal round win Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the regional tournament. Nothwehr won the semifinal match to earn a place in next month's state tournament.
Clarinda junior Chandy Nothwehr plays her backhand during her semifinal round win Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the regional tournament. Nothwehr won the semifinal match to earn a place in next month's state tournament.
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Shenandoah senior Ali Hansen plays the ball with her forehand Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the regional tournament. Hansen earned her first state appearance, finishing as regional runner-up with doubles partner Lyla Mather.
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Shenandoah junior Lyla Mather follows through on her backhand Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the state tournament. Mather earned her second state appearance, finishing second in the doubles draw with Ali Hansen.
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Clarinda senior Alexa Barnes follows through on her serve Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the regional tournament. Barnes and teammate Kylar Downey won their first round match before losing in the quarterfinals.
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Clarinda senior Alayna Shepherd runs in to make a play on the ball Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the regional tournament. Shepherd played in the singles bracket and lost a close first round match.
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Clarinda senior Elaina Hesse makes a play on the ball Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the regional tournament. Hesse and doubles partner Layla Hargis lost in the first round to the eventual runner-up.
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Clarinda senior Kylar Downey makes a play at the net during her regional quarterfinal match Wednesday, Sept. 23, in Atlantic.
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Clarinda junior Layla Hargis rips a backhand shot Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the regional tournament. Hargis and doubles partner Elaina Hesse lost in the first round.
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Shenandoah freshman Rylie Wooten shows off her forehand Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the regional tournament. Wooten lost in the first round.
Clarinda junior Chandy Nothwehr shows off her state tournament ticket Wednesday, Sept. 23, in Atlantic after finishing second in the singles draw to advance to state.
Clarinda junior Chandy Nothwehr plays her backhand during her semifinal round win Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the regional tournament. Nothwehr won the semifinal match to earn a place in next month's state tournament.
