The Tigers have their first dual win this season in varsity girls tennis.

Excelsior Springs got the “W” Sept. 8 at Belton. The victory followed back-toback losses last week.

The first loss, 5-4, was Sept. 6 against visiting Fort Osage of Independence. Seniors Anna Selby and Lauren Mueller cruised 8-1 in No. 1 doubles. Senior Lana Nunnenkamp and sophomore Megan Riegel fell in No. 2 doubles 8-1. Sophomores Malaya Tedesco and Shelby Stodden fell in the final doubles match 8-3.

Selby also won the No. 1 singles match 8-3.

“It was great to see Anna come away with a win tonight,” coach Richie Marsh said. “She goes up against the best player from every school, and even though her win/loss record may not show it, she has been playing well for us.”

Nunnenkamp dropped the No. 2 singles match 8-1. Mueller lost a heartbreaker, 9-8. Riegel also fell in singles 8-2. Stodden and Tedesco each picked up wins, with Stodden winning 8-5 and Tedesco cruising 8-1.

The second loss, 8-1, was Sept. 7 to visiting Oak …