Viking Sports Wrap


Girls Tennis
Congratulations to the girl's tennis team for defeating Ashley Ridge Tuesday, October, 29th 4-3. Winning at singles for the Lady Vikings were Julia Learmonth, Cassidy Green, and Tanvi Mehta. Winning at #1 doubles to clinch the match were Julia Learmonth and Cassidy Green.  The girls advance in the post-season tournament and face a tough West Florence team in Florence on Thursday.

Girls Golf
Monday, October 28th and Tuesday, October 29th, the Lady Vikings girls golf team played in the State Championship 36 hole tournament which was held at Willow Creek Golf Course in Greer, SC.  There were 80 players representing 16 lower and upper state high school teams and 6 individuals.  Spring Valley started the 2nd day of the tournament in the 9th spot and finished with a team score of 719, placing 11th overall.  Lexington High School won their 9th State title with a record team score of 580, beating runner up, Spartanburg's team score of 635 by 55 strokes.  Individual winners were: Lexington's Lauren Stephenson (1st), Easley's Savannah Goodman (2nd), and Lugoff-Elgin's Kelli Murphy (3rd).  Low medalist for both days for Spring Valley was Juliana Sebastian with a 157.  Other players contributing to team low scores over the two days were: Bonnie Ayres (178), Kamryn Beaman (189), Mary Colvin Temple (197) and Ebony Bennett (200).