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TENNIS SEASON RECAP

A dominant start to fall tennis for Clarinda, Shenandoah

Bryan Clark
Nov 4, 2025
Nov 4, 2025
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The first girls tennis season in Iowa to be played in the fall was a highly successful one for the Clarinda and Shenandoah teams.

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Nora Martin, Shenandoah — Shenandoah senior Nora Martin swings away with her backhand Saturday, Sept. 27, during a regional final win over Clarinda.
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Alyssa Melvin, Shenandoah — Shenandoah senior Alyssa Melvin makes a play with her forehand Saturday, Sept. 27, in a regional final win over Clarinda. Melvin rallied in her singles match to earn the win in a match tiebreak.
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Shenandoah Girls Tennis to State — The Shenandoah girls tennis team poses for a picture with their state qualifying ticket Saturday, Sept. 27, after a 5-2 win over Clarinda in the Class 1A Region 3 Final. From left: Alyssa Melvin, Lyla Mather, Jaylan Gray, Gabi Jacobs, Rachel Hobbie, Nora Martin and Ali Hansen.
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Clarinda Tennis Banquet — Members of the Clarinda girls tennis team show off some of their postseason awards Wednesday, Oct. 15, during their end-of-season banquet. From left: Alivia Higgins, Ellie Cole, Taylor Vrba, Layla Hargis, Chandy Nothwehr, Taylin Walter and Victoria Schutt-Andersen.
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Alivia Higgins, Clarinda — Clarinda senior Alivia Higgins reaches to the ball Saturday, Sept. 27, during a regional final at Shenandoah.
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Taylor Vrba, Clarinda — Clarinda senior Taylor Vrba plays the ball Saturday, Sept. 27, during a regional final loss at Shenandoah.
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