USC’s Julianna Clore hits a backhand return.

The United South Central Rebels had a short and disappointing week of tennis, losing to Le Sueur – Henderson at a home match on Thursday, Sept. 25.

LSH 5, USC 2

The Le Sueur – Henderson Giants handed the Rebels a crushing 5-2 defeat at their home meet on Thursday, Sept. 25.

Rebel Ivy O’Rourke bounced back to defeat Giant Sallie Nesbit in No. 1 singles, winning 4-6, 6-2, 6-4.

Olivia Bungum defeated Addison Fahey in No. 2 singles, winning 6-0, 6-1.

Claire Schimek was defeated by Libby Genelin in No. 3 singles, losing 6-2, 6-1.

Brooke Huper was defeated by Maura Krause in No. 4 singles, losing 6-0, 6-2.

Caitlin Rheingans and Elise Hansen were defeated by Carlin Straub and Teagan Graham in No. 1 doubles, losing 6-1, 6-0.

Julianna Clore and Kylee Koziolek were defeated by Ava Becker and Kiandra Straub in No. 2 doubles, losing 6-2, 6-4.

Tori Stevermer and Gretchen Bungum were defeated by Alice Breaker and Avery Lawrence in No. 3 doubles, losing 6-1, 6-4.

The Rebels begin their section playoff season as the No. 5 seed in the Class A, Section 1 Tournament in an away meet against No. 4 seed Waseca on Thursday, Oct. 2, and the 1A Individuals Tournament quarterfinals will be held at the Rochester Athletics Club on Wednesday, Oct. 8. Keep an eye out for these results and more in a future edition of the Register.