Senior Emma Paitrick smacks the ball over the net during her second set. She later won the set 6-3 to win the match over Riverbend’s second seed player.

Senior Catie Swansiger prepares to serve the ball during her second set against Riverbend’s fifth seed player. She would later win that set 7-5 to put Albemarle in first place over the Riverbend Bears.

Girls Tennis Head Coach Ian Lyons speaks with Riverbend’s head coach as their players warm up before their regional championship match.

Freshman Caroline Funk adjusts her stance as her third seed opponent prepares to serve.

Senior Emma Paitrick prepares to recieve the tennis ball during her heated match again Riverbend’s second seed.

Junior Amy Wang comes of the court smiling after winning both her sets 6-0 against Riverbend’s fourth seed.

Freshman Caroline Funk adjusts the score board during her second set against Riverben’s third seed. She later won the set 6-1.

Senior Tess Eluvathingal Muttikkal sends a powerful serve to her opponent, Riverbend’s first seed.

Freshman Macy Moody debriefs with assistant coach Don Paitrick after her win against Riverbend’s sixth seed player.

Athletic Director Deb Tyson watches over the regional champion trophy during the Albemarle vs Riverbend match-up. The trophy came home with the Patriots after they beat Riverbend 5-1.

Senior Catie Swansiger thrusts toward the tennis ball in an effort to save her one point advantage over her Riverbend opponent during their first set.

Senior Emma Paitrick takes a break in between her first and second sets against Riverbend’s second seed. She won both sets: 6-4 and 6-3.

Senior Tess Eluvathingal Muttikkal prepares for her tough matchup against Riverbend’s first seed player. Despite putting up a fight, Tess lost her match 2-0.

Senior Emma Paitrick prepares to serve during her first set against Riverbend’s second seed. Paitrick later won the set 6-4.

Junior Vivian Hui supports friend Amy Wang with her poster “You Can’t Go Wrong With Amy Wang” during Wang’s match-up against Riverbend’s fourth seed player.

Freshman Macy Mooy gives friends in the stands a thumbs up after winning her match 2-0.