Game, Set, Match: Bainbridge Bearcats girls’ tennis advances to Elite Eight
Published 11:18 am Friday, April 25, 2025
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On a day filled with high-stakes competition, the Bainbridge Bearcats hosted Dawson County in the first round of the GIAA Class 3A state playoffs. The battles were fierce, the rallies electrifying, and every point mattered as both teams fought to keep their championship dreams alive.
The Bainbridge girls edged out Dawson County in a dramatic 3-2 victory, proving their grit under pressure. Gibbs Palmer showcased poise and precision, securing a singles victory 6-3, 6-4. Caroline Maxwell delivered a dominant performance, winning 6-3, 6-0. Alyssa Jackson fought valiantly but fell 0-6, 2-6. The doubles teams added even more drama—Abigail Trammell and Megan Springer battled but lost 3-6, 2-6, while Kaylee Grace Buchanan and Taylor Sapp delivered a thrilling three-set triumph, winning 6-3, 3-6, 6-1. Their victory ensures another showdown on Monday at Bainbridge High School, with momentum on their side.
The Bainbridge boys fought tooth and nail in a tough 2-3 loss. Driving his shots with authority, Cullen Glover overwhelmed his opponent with controlled aggression, led him to a commanding 6-2, 6-0 win, while Coker Glover showed grit, securing a hard-earned 6-2, 7-5 victory. However, Dawson County pushed back—Greyson Griffis fell 6-0, 6-0, while doubles teams Gamble Tabb and Evan Brock (5-7, 1-6) and Nathan Jackson and Kaden Smith (2-6, 2-6) fought valiantly but ultimately couldn’t overpower their opponents.
Though the boys bowed out in this round, the girls will continue their playoff quest on Monday, April 28, hungry for another win, when they hosted Monroe Area at the Bainbridge Tennis Courts at 2:00 p.m. The girls would defeat Monroe, advancing them to the Elite Eight.
