Iron Mountain tennis player Alysia Wood hits a forehand shot against Ironwood on Wednesday at East Side Park. Wood swept her way through the No. 2 singles flight. (Sean Chase/Daily News photo)

IRON MOUNTAIN — As postseason play approaches, the Iron Mountain girls varsity tennis team seems to be turning a corner. On Wednesday, that was put to the test as the Mountaineers lost 5-3 to Ironwood at East Side Park in Iron Mountain.

“We had solid wins from Alysia (Wood) and Mallory (Maracini) at two and three Singles along with my No. 2 Doubles team of Betsy and Veronica,” IM coach Keith Huotari said. “Our other Doubles teams were right there, too, but came up short. Having to forfeit two flights put us behind the eight-ball from the start, but the girls played well.”

In singles action, the Mountaineers No. 1 Avea Brown lost to Jacinta Lauzon (0-6, 2-6). Their other loss came by way of forfeit in the No. 4 match. Iron Mountain found success in the No. 2 singles flight, as Wood swept the Red Devils Lily Nolan-Couillard (6-0, 6-0). No. 3 Maracini toppled Emily Kane (6-1, 6-1).

Although they put up a fight, the Mountaineers doubles pairings didn’t find the same success against Ironwood.

Iron Mountain’s No. 1 pairing of Hailey Greenleaf and Maddie Powell fell to Sarah Lauzon and Gio Lauzon (2-6, 5-7). Amelia Miles and Jacalyn Rowe were defeated by Ironwood’s No. 3 pairing of Breanna Freeman and Alexis Carland. The Mountaineers forfeited the No. 4 flight.

Mountaineers tennis player Jacalyn Rowe lines up a backhand shot against the Red Devils No. 3 doubles pairing on Wednesday. Iron Mountain lost 5-3 to Ironwood. (Sean Chase/Daily News photo)

Iron Mountain’s lone doubles win came from Betsy Vanegas and Veronica Stanchina as they knocked off Hailey Johnson and Jaiden Demaray (6-3, 6-0).

The Mountaineers return to play on Monday as Escanaba comes to town. Play starts at 3 p.m.

FLIVVERS 4, KPSD 5

KINGSFORD — Kingsford tennis faced off with members of the Kingsford Public Safety Department and Breitung Township school officials in an exhibition match on Wednesday at Kingsford High School. The Flivvers ended up losing 5-4.

“(It was) such a fun event, we all had a good time,” stated KPSD Director Brandon Rutter.

Breitung Township Schools Resource Officer Matt Brouillette makes an athletic play on a shot in doubles action on Wednesday. (Sean Chase/Daily News photo)

In singles action, Ella Rizzo fell to Officer Rutter (1-6, 4-6) and Ava Lovell dropped her match against Officer Timothy Olsen (1-6, 2-6). The Flivvers lone singles match win came from Addie Rutter who toppled Officer Matt Brouillette (6-0, 6-2).

In doubles action, Kingsford did grab two wins. However, Addison Paternoster and Madalyn Sleik lost to Officer Patrick Palmquist and Norway Police Officer Timothy Dahlman (1-6, 5-7). Addy Kreigl and Reagan Cram fell to John Kreigl and KHS principal Dave Lindbeck (4-6, 5-7), as well.

The Flivvers return to play at home on Monday against Norway. Play begins at 3:30 p.m.

Flivvers tennis player Addie Rutter lines up a backhand shot on Wednesday against KSPD. The Flivvers competed against members of the Kingsford Public Safety Department and school officials in an exhibition at Kingsford High School. (Sean Chase/Daily News photo)

Kingsford Public Safety Department Officer Rebecca Person stretches for a ball against the Flivvers girls varsity tennis team on Wednesday. (Sean Chase/Daily News photo)