Simpson sweeps Westminster behind all-around team effort

FULTON, Mo. - An all-around team effort lifted Simpson to a 7-0 sweep of Westminster on Friday afternoon.

Grace Peck and Ava Ridenour set the tone as the top two individuals for the Storm, winning in straight sets. Natalie Collins nearly blanked her opponent 6-1, 6-0 and Bella Sims earned a win with a 6-3, 6-1 result. Gracie Thompson went to a tiebreaker but outdueled her opponent 10-6 in the deciding frame, while Kayla Truitt closed out the day with a 6-1, 6-1 win.

In the doubles competition, Simpson allowed just three game wins over the three matches, sweeping Westminster.

SINGLES RESULTS
1. Grace Peck (SIM) def. Haylel Lale (WC) 6-0, 6-0
2. Ava Ridenour (SIM) def. Claire Sanders (WC) 6-4, 6-1
3. Natalie Collins (SIM) def. Ginna Meisenheimer (WC) 6-1, 6-0
4. Bella Sims (SIM) def. Emily Heigham (WC) 6-3, 6-1
5. Gracie Thompson (SIM) def. Jada Barlow (WC) 6-2, 2-6, 10-6
6. Kayla Truitt (SIM) def. Amber Pratt (WC) 6-1, 6-1

DOUBLES RESULTS
1. Grace Peck/Natalie Collins (SIM) def. Haylel Lale/Claire Sanders (WC) 6-1
2. Bella Sims/Ava Ridenour (SIM) def. Ginna Meisenheimer/Jada Barlow (WC) 6-2
3. Gracie Thompson/Jay Johnson (SIM) def. Emily Heigham/Amber Pratt (WC) 6-0

UP NEXT

Simpson heads to Principia for a Saturday match with first serve scheduled for noon.