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Pilgrim Tennis Wins First Title in 40 Years
1 Nov
Summary
- Pilgrim secured its first girls tennis title since 1986.
- The team won the Division III championship in a tense match.
- This victory marks the school's second-ever girls tennis championship.
The Pilgrim Patriots have clinched their first girls tennis championship in four decades, triumphing in the Division III final. This historic victory marks the school's first title since 1986 and only the second in its history. The team secured the championship with a hard-fought 4-2 win over No. 2 Classical on October 31st.
The decisive point came from the first doubles pairing of Catherine Deluca and Kharmalina Mitchell, whose final volley sealed the dramatic three-set victory. This win erased 40 years of waiting and brought immense relief and joy to the team and school.
Pilgrim's path to the title included a season of dominance, highlighted by seven sweeps and a semifinal victory. The team's only loss was a narrow 4-3 defeat earlier in the season. A dozen seniors were instrumental in this championship run, contributing to the team's most successful season since 1998.
