JV Girls' Grab a W in Farmington

On a chilly Friday afternoon, the JV team traveled to Miss Porter’s and brought the energy, focus, and flexibility needed to compete on limited courts. Despite the cold, our players kept their composure and played with heart.

In singles play, Lilly Murphy `25 and Kitty Olson`27 came out strong once again. Murphy `25 wrapped up a smart, efficient 8–2 win, making strategic decisions and staying in control from start to finish. Olson`27 continued her consistent streak with another dominant 8–1 performance—two matches in a row with sharp, reliable play.

Virgina Whiting `26 had one of the most intense battles of the day. After falling behind early, she showed real grit, narrowing the gap and pushing the match to 6–8. A tough loss, but an impressive effort to fight back and stay mentally in it. Diggy Elwell `25 got into a smooth rhythm and secured a confident 6–2 win, building momentum and showing great movement and shot selection.

In doubles, our “dream team” of Avery Gray `26 and Luna Yang `26—closed out a clean 8–1 victory with their usual chemistry and command. Elle Kozusko `25 and Pippa Jervis `28 featured a new pairing, and while the match didn’t go our way (2–8), the team stayed positive and learned a lot about working together under pressure.

The standout match of the day came from Harriet Leventhal `26 and Lulu Dawson `27. Tied at 7–7, they entered a tiebreak with full focus and energy, closing it out 10–3. They played with heart, had some clutch finishes, and showed excellent teamwork under pressure—a thrilling way to end the day.

Overall, it was a strong showing from the team in tough conditions. We’re proud of the resilience, adaptability, and spirit on display. On to the next!