First round of the region tennis tournament played Sunday

The first round of the 10th Region tennis tournaments got underway Sunday at the Harrison County Tennis Complex in Cynthiana.

Mason County players advancing include:

• Kaitlyn Cottam in girls' singles.
• Timmy Douglas in boys' singles.
• Rachel Rister and Katie Swisshelm in girls' doubles
• Piece Clarke and Josh Coleman in boys' doubles.

The second round begins today at 2 p.m.

Mason County junior Tessa Gray, the No. 1 seed in the girls' singles tournament, had a first round bye. She plays Jenna Sanders of Nicholas County today.

Lady Royals beat Pendleton Co. in semis of 10th Region tennis tourney

The Mason County Lady Royals defeated the Pendleton County Lady Wildcats 3-1 in the semifinals of the girls 10th Region tennis tournament Monday night.

In singles matches, Tessa Gray defeated Holley Hart 6-0, 6-1, and Rachel Rister beat Abi Sheets 6-1, 6-3.

In doubles, Maddy McElfresh and Mallory Conrad won 4-6, 6-1, 14-12.

Mason County plays Highlands in the finals tonight at 6 o'clock at Harrison County.