KINGSFORD- Despite missing numerous players with illness, the Kingsford Flivvers girls tennis team showed its mettle with a 6-2 victory over the Menominee Maroons in a Great Northern Conference match Thursday at Kingsford High School.

The Flivvers captured the top three singles matches and added victories at No. 1, No. 2 and No. 4 doubles.

“We battled through with several players under the weather, but the team’s determination and depth carried them to victory,” Kingsford coach Tracy Rutter said. “They came out ready to play today and it showed.”

No. 1 singles player Aubrie Moore gave another dominant performance in a 6-0, 6-0 sweep of Elena Murphy. Madalynn Sleik fought off a stiff challenge from Menominee’s Delaney Wagner to win the No. 2 doubles match 4-6, 6-4 , 7-6 (12), while Maddy Zeuske got off to a flying start in her 6-0, 6-4 triumph over Madelyn Mosey.

In doubles, Kingsford’s Aubrey Bellmore and Kylee Woodward defeated Ella Barker and Bianca Kurtz 6-3, 6-2 in the top flight match, while Alaysa Bacon and Mira Johnson posted a 6-4, 6-4 No. 2 doubles and Claire Rutter and Myla Beauchamp won two tight sets in their 7-5, 6-4 victory over Olivia Parsons and Hailee Sweetie at No. 4 doubles.

“Key wins in both singles and doubles fueled the momentum as the players dug deep and refused to let anything slow them down,” Coach Rutter said. “The girls showed toughness and heart, and I couldn’t be prouder of how they supported each other.”