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Calvin Women's Tennis Springs by Spring Arbor 8-1 Wednesday Afternoon

SPRING ARBOR, Mich. - Calvin picked up its fourth consecutive victory and improved to 8-3 in the process with a 8-1 non-conference victory at Spring Arbor University Wednesday afternoon.

Calvin gained the early momentum by taking two of the three doubles points. Sophomores Leah Newhof (Grand Rapids, Mich./Grand Rapids Christian HS) and Madeline Brouwer (Hudsonville, Mich./Hudsonville HS) were 8-5 winners at No. 1 doubles.

Sophomore Alexis Bonner (Alto, Mich./Forest Hills Central HS) and freshman Maria Poortenga (Grand Rapids, Mich./Grand Rapids Christian HS) won a key 8-7 contest at No. 2 doubles winning the tiebreaker 7-4.

Calvin swept all six singles flights in straight sets.

Newhof claimed a 6-3, 6-0 victory over Sela Clifford at No. 1 singles. Brouwer was a 6-4, 6-3 winner over Bri VanRavenswaay at No. 2 singles while Poortenga downed Morgan Summons 6-1, 6-1 at No. 3 singles.

Freshman Maya Klopfenstein (Goshen, Ind./Concord HS) was a 6-4, 6-2 winner over Emma Joseph at No. 4 singles. Freshman Grace Brown (Middleville, Mich./Thornapple Kellogg HS) topped Jewell Hall 6-4, 7-6 at No. 5 singles. Bonner then defeated Lindsay Scott 6-4, 6-1 at No. 6 singles.

"This was a nice win for our team heading conference play," said Calvin women's tennis coach Kevin Van Haitsma. "We have three conference matches next week so we need a few good practices to get ready. We will enjoy this victory tonight but it's back to work tomorrow as we prepare for a big upcoming week."

Calvin returns to action next Tuesday as it travels to rival Hope for a 4 p.m. conference match.

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Players Mentioned

Madeline Brouwer

Madeline Brouwer

Sophomore
Leah Newhof

Leah Newhof

Sophomore
Maria Poortenga

Maria Poortenga

Freshman
Alexis Bonner

Alexis Bonner

Senior
Grace Brown

Grace Brown

Junior
Maya Klopfenstein

Maya Klopfenstein

Junior

Players Mentioned

Madeline Brouwer

Madeline Brouwer

Sophomore
Leah Newhof

Leah Newhof

Sophomore
Maria Poortenga

Maria Poortenga

Freshman
Alexis Bonner

Alexis Bonner

Senior
Grace Brown

Grace Brown

Junior
Maya Klopfenstein

Maya Klopfenstein

Junior