Panther tennis loses at regional

NEWTON — Great Bend’s four tennis entries managed to win two games in straight set losses at Saturday’s Newton 5A tennis regional.

Panther singles Kaylin Wahlmeier (18-15), Laura Daniel (9-19), and doubles teams Tania Molina/Sahara Rhiza (7-10) and Taylor Lashley/Samantha Mayers (3-27) all lost first-round matches Saturday.

Wahlmeier lost 6-0, 6-0 to Salina Central’s regional champion Veronica Montoya (27-6). Molina/Rhiza lost 6-0, 6-0 to Salina South’s regional champions Iliana Armbrust/Tess Daily (24-3).

5A NEWTON REGIONAL

SINGLES—Veronica Montoya, Salina Central (27-6) def. Kaylin Wahlmeier, GB (18-15), 6-0, 6-0; Rylee Frye, Maize (22-14) def. Laura Daniel, GB (9-19), 6-1, 6-0 

DOUBLES—Iliana Armbrust/Tess Daily, Salina South (24-3) def. Tania Molina/Sahara Rhiza, GB (7-10), 6-0, 6-0; Eris Bishop/Madde Hamm, Valley Center (22-10) def. Taylor Lashley/Samantha Mayers (3-27), 6-0, 6-1