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Show Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, August 27-30, 2016 B-3 The Park Record Miners shut down Union PCHS girls’ tennis blows by Cougars at PC MARC ADAM SPENCER The Park Record Starting the season with five matches against 4A schools has made a difference in how the 3A Park City High School girls’ tennis team has started the Region 10 season. The defending 3A state champions haven’t had to break a sweat in consecutive takedowns of region foes Tooele and Union at the PC MARC. On Thursday afternoon against the Union Cougars, the Miners dominated, winning 6-0. All three Park City singles players — No. VISIT 1468APRILMOUNTAIN.COM TANZI PROPST/PARK RECORD Park City’s Zoe Nichols returns a volley from a Union player on Thursday afternoon at the PC MARC. 1 Livi Rockwood, No. 2 Gabby Rockwood and No. 3 Taylor Matz — won with identical 6-0, 6-0 score lines. On the doubles courts, the Min- TANZI PROPST/PARK RECORD Park City’s Amelia Hopkins serves to her Union opponent during a doubles match on Thursday afternoon at the PC MARC. Park City’s oldest most consistent collision center Est. 1978. ers continued their strong play. The No. 1 doubles team of Julianna Signor and Brooklyn Thompson earned a 6-1, 6-0 victory, the No. 2 team of Caleigh Lydon and Marissa Zanetti won 6-0, 6-1 and the No. 3 squad of Emme Phillips and Amelia Jorgensen took down the Cougars 6-3, 6-0. Park City assistant coach Hunter Nicholas said he’s enjoyed seeing the Miners grow from their tough early schedule. “We’re starting off [region play] really strong,” he said. “We were lucky to get some good competition early with some 4A schools. It’s nice to draw some experience from that. We’ve been working on having the girls do some different things, especially on the doubles court, and it’s really translating into matches.” On the singles court, Nicholas said it’s been impressive to see Matz and the Rockwood twins continue their strong play from last year’s title-winning season. “The girls are really taking advantage of some of these region matches to work on a couple things that they’ve been working on off the court,” he said. “It’s really just being aggressive and playing their game, no matter who they’re playing against. They’re mentally focused and engaged throughout the whole match.” Please see PCHS tennis, B-4 CKM Collision at Quinn’s Junction “Physics Behind Collision Repair” Receive 5% off auto repairs exp. 10/1/16 Jon Brady Office Manager Chad Knaras 3844 North Old Highway 40 Park City | Utah | 84098 Owner 435.649.9802 ckmcollision.com NANCY TALLMAN 435.901.0659 nancy.tallman@sothebysrealty.com Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated |