By Robert McKinney, Athletics Communications Director

NEWBERG, Ore. -- Members of the Willamette University women's tennis team competed at the Four-Way Invitational hosted by George Fox University on Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13. The Bearcats competed at GFU to prepare for the USTA/ITA Northwest Regional Championships, which will be hosted by Willamette from Friday, Sept. 18 through Sunday, Sept. 20.

Joining Willamette and George Fox at the Four-Way Invitational were Linfield College and Pacific University. Each singles flight featured a round robin format.

Mikaila Smith (So., Mill Valley, CA/Tamalpais HS) played #1 singles for the Bearcats. Hannah Andres (Fr., Sammamish, WA/Skyline HS) was Willamette's entry at #2 singles.

Also competing for the Bearcats were Alexis Gjurasic (Fr., Olympia, WA/Capital HS) at #3 singles, Elena O'Shea (Fr., So./Fr., Arcata, CA/Northwest Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy) at #4 singles, Katie Adams (So., McLean, VA/American International School) at #5 singles, Rachel Kong (Fr., Hayward, CA/Castro Valley HS) at #6 singles, Allie Depasquale (Fr., Seattle, WA/Seattle Academy) at #7 singles, and Noemi Cruz-Cruz (So., Galt, CA/Liberty Ranch CA).

Smith lost two very close matches at #1 singles. Danielle De Plooy of Pacific defeated Smith in a super tie-breaker played instead of a third set, 3-6, 6-2, 10-8. Taylor Barnes of GFU also edged Smith in a super tie-breaker, winning 2-6, 7-5, 10-7. Ella Riddle of Linfield, who went 3-0 in the tournament, downed Smith, 6-1, 6-0.

The Northwest Regional Championships will be held at the Willamette University Tennis Courts and the Salem Tennis & Swim Club, with the Courthouse Tennis Center available in case of rain.

Four-Way Invitational Results

#1 Singles
Ella Riddle (LIN) defeated Taylor Barnes (GFU), 6-1, 6-0
Danielle De Plooy (PAC) defeated Mikaila Smith (WU) 3-6, 6-2, 10-8
Ella Riddle (LIN) defeated Mikaila Smith (WU) 6-1, 6-0
Ella Riddle (LIN) defeated Danielle De Plooy (Pacific) 6-0, 6-0
Taylor Barnes (GFU) defeated Mikaila Smith (WU) 2-6, 7-5, 10-7
Danielle De Plooy (PAC) defeated Taylor Barnes (GFU) 6-3, 6-2

#2 Singles
Catrina Wong (GFU) defeated Chantelle Baclay (PAC), 6-2, 6-4
Marissa Doveri (LIN) defeated Hannah Andres (WU), 6-2, 6-0
Catrina Wong (GFU) defeated Hannah Andres (WU), 6-0, 6-1
Catrina Wong (GFU) defeated Mariss Doveri (LIN), 6-2, 5-7, 11-9
Marissa Doveri (LIN) defeated Chantelle Baclay (PAC) 6-1, 7-5
Chantelle Baclay (PAC) defeated Hannah Andres (WU), 6-0, 6-0

#3 Singles
Elsa Harris (LIN) defeated Ellen Pearson (GFU), 6-4, 6-2
Carlee Rhodaback (PAC) defeated Alexis Gjurasic (WU), 6-1, 6-1
Elsa Harris (LIN) defeated Carlee Rhodaback (PAC), 6-0, 6-1
Elsa Harris (LIN) defeated  Alexis Gjurasic (WU), 6-1, 6-0
Ellen Pearson (GFU) defeated Alexis Gjurasic (WU), 6-1, 6-0
Ellen Pearson (GFU) defeated Carlee Rhodaback (PAC), 6-1, 6-1

#4 Singles
Basia Kopecka (LIN) defeated Andrea Motley (GFU), 6-0, 6-2
Kanai Kea (PAC) defeated Elena O'Shea (WU), 6-1, 6-3
Basia Kopecka (LIN) defeated Elena O'Shea (WU), 6-0, 6-0
Basia Kopecka (LIN) defeated Kanai Kea (PAC), 6-2, 6-1
Kanai Kea (PAC) defeated Andrea Motley (GFU), 3-6, 6-3, 10-6
Andrea Motley (GFU) defeated Elena O'Shea (WU), 6-0, 6-1

#5 Singles
Marissa Kume (LIN) defeated Ali Diehl (GFU), 6-0, 6-1
Marissa Hayashi (PAC) defeated Katie Adams (WU), 6-1, 6-0
Marissa Kume (LIN) defeated Marissa Hayashi (PAC), 6-2, 6-3
Marissa Kume (LIN) defeated Katie Adams (WU), 6-0, 6-2
Ali Diehl (GFU) defeated Marissa Hayashi (PAC), 6-2, 6-3
Ali Diehl (GFU) defeated  Katie Adams (WU), 6-2, 6-1

#6 Singles
Kristen Mock (GFU) defeated Rachel Kong (WU), 6-0, 6-1
Chealsey Rosebrook (PAC) defeated Courtney Mostul (LIN), 2-6, 6-4, 10-7
Kristen Mock (GFU) defeated Courtney Mostul (LIN), 6-2, 7-6 (7-5)
Kristen Mock (GFU) defeated  Chealsey Rosebrook (PAC), 6-3, 6-2
Chealsey Rosebrook (PAC) defeated Rachel Kong (WU), 6-0, 6-0
Courtney Mostul (LIN) defeated Rachel Kong (WU), 6-0, 6-1

#7 Singles
Sierra Lemon (LIN) defeated Illsa Teppo (GFU), 6-0, 6-2
Kelly Flores (PAC) defeated Allie DiPasquale (WU), 6-3, 6-2
Sierra Lemon (LIN) defeated Kelly Flores (PAC), 6-0, 6-0
Sierra Lemon (LIN) defeated  Allie Depasquale (WU), 6-0, 6-0
Kelly Flores (PAC) defeated Illsa Teppo (GFU), 6-3,3-6,10-8
Illsa Teppo (GFU) defeated Allie DiPasquale (WU), 6-3, 2-6, 10-5

#8 Singles
Lauren Seki (LIN) defeated Noemi Cruz-Cruz (WU), 6-0, 6-0
Reagan Swier (GFU) defeated Emily Brink (GFU), 6-1, 6-3
Lauren Seki (LIN) defeated Emily Brink (GFU), 6-2, 6-4
Lauren Seki (LIN) defeated Reagan Swier (GFU), 6-1, 6-1
Reagan Swier (GFU) defeated Noemi Cruz-Cruz (WU) 6-1,6-2
Elizabeth Suelzle defeated Noemi Cruz-Cruz (Willamette) 6-3, 6-0

#3 Doubles
Kume/Seki (LIN) defeated Diehl/Pearson (GFU), 8-5
Kume/Seki (LIN) defeated Rhodaback/Rosebrook (PAC), 8-1
Kume/Seki (LIN) defeated Adams/Kong (WU), 8-0
Diehl/Pearson (GFU) defeated Rhodaback/Rosebrook (PAC), 8-2
Diehl/Pearson (GFU) defeated Adams/Kong (WU), 8-3
Rhodaback/Rosebrook (PAC) defeated Adams/Kong (WU), 8-1

#4 Doubles
Kopecka/Nelson (LIN) defeated Teppo/Swier (GFU), 8-2
Kopecka/Nelson (LIN) defeated Brink/Suelzle (GFU), 8-3
Kopecka/Nelson (LIN) defeated  Cruz-Cruz/Espinoza (WU), N/A
Teppo/Swier (GFU) defeated Brink/Suelzle (GFU), 8-2
Teppo/Swier (GFU) defeated Cruz-Cruz/Espinoza (WU), 8-3
Brink/Suelzle defeated Cruz-Cruz/Espinoza (Willamette) 8-2