![The sophomores were recognized on the field instead of walking across the stage during their doubleheader. They received their diplomas and a picture of themselves playing during their career at Seward. [Pictured left to right are Dylan Day, Reed Thomas, Jase Schneider, Mason Martinez, Gannon Hardin, Brody Boisvert, and Zach Walker]](https://crusadernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/WEBDSC_0275-900x454.jpg)
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Lady Saints get a solid start the first day of Nationals
May 6, 2019
The Lady Saints get a good start on the first day of nationals with five players advancing to the second round.
In singles Patricia Panta from Lime, Peru cruised past her opponent 6-6, 6-0. Maria Aveiga from Bahia De Caraquez, Ecuador took her victory defeating her opponent 6-3, 6-1.
Alena Macharova from Bavilliers, France won against her opponent 6-4, 6-4. Sofia Belluco crushed her opponent 6-0, 6-0. Eva Liu from Nantou County, Taiwan advanced with a bye.
In doubles, Panta and Aveiga crushed their opponents 6-1, 6-2. No. 2 Belluco and Macharova moved on with a bye.
Alisa Handrugan from Brussels, Belgium is injured and defaulted at No. 4 singles.
Seward has 10 points in the race for the title. Today marks the second-day f the tournament in Tyler, Texas.
