By Hunter Chase

Sports Editor

The Pinecrest girls’ tennis team has ripped through Southeastern Conference competition this season.

Therein lies the problem for the Patriots.

“We haven’t dropped a set in conference play,” said Patriot coach Gail Deese. “I’m real happy with that. But it’s a whole different ball game between conference and regionals (postseason competition). That’s why we try to schedule stronger teams.”

Pinecrest has defeated conference foes Lumberton, Scotland, Purnell Swett, Richmond and Hoke, all by the score of 9-0.

Source: www.thepilot.com