The Chaps earned a victory from No. 3 singles Alexandra Russell in team competition at the NJCAA Division III women's tennis championship.
 
Russell earned the victory over Erin Innerarity of Hudson Valley 6-2, 6-4 in the first round of consolation play, before dropping a 6-0, 6-1 match in the consolation finals.
 
Russell earned the only victory for the Chaps for the tourney.
 
Coach Jim Bowers
"We had many challenges (Friday) that didn't go our way, still it was a very positive day and a positive experience to compete at the national level.
 
Emily (Smith), drew the No. 1 seed and lost in straight sets. She then lost 7-6, 7-6 in her final match.
 
At No. 2, Tyler (Gray) took a quick lead and was up 3-1, but her opponent re-captured the lead at 6-3 5-1, but Tyler fought way back to 4-5 after fixing her serve and consistency issues, but couldn't find the strength to end it and lost 6-4.  Tyler finished her tourney with a 7-5, 6-3 loss.
 
At No. 3 Sasha lost 6-1, 6-1 to a very physical player and was a little too difficult to overcome. She bounced back with our only win with a 6-4, 6-3 decision, before her consolation final loss.
 
At No. 4, Ash was involved in a very entertaining match to watch with long rallies and net play. She reached the third set, a first for anyone this season, but ran out of time and energy to lose the final set 6-3. Ash then finished the tourney with a 6-4, 6-1 loss.
 
In doubles, we drew no seeds and both teams got the best of us. At No. 1, we struggled finding answers in a 6-4, 6-4 loss. Their tourney ended in a 7-5, 7-6 loss.
 
At No. 1, Piper and Russell played a tall, dominating hitting team and mixed it up but fell short 6-3, 6-4. 
 
 
NJCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championship
Peachtree City Tennis Center, Peachtree City, Ga.
Nov. 4-7, 2022
Team
1. Oxford Emory 36, T2. Fashion IT 18, T2. Camden 18, 4. RCSJ Gloucester 13, 5. Mohawk Valley 11, 6. Hudson Valley 2, 7. Patrick & Henry 1.5, 8. Chaparrals .5.
Chap individuals
Singles
Flight One: Emily Smith 0-2
Flight Two: Tyler Gray 0-2
Flight Three: Alexandra Russell 1-2 (Consolation finals)
Flight Four: Megan Piper 0-2
Doubles
Flight One: Smith/Gray 0-2
Fllght Two: Russell/Piper 0-2 (Consolation finals)