Morgan City High School qualified several competitors for the Division II State Tennis Tournament during last week's regional at the University of New Orleans. Morgan City High School's Jolee Nini and Bailee Hoggatt won the regional girls doubles title, while Niki Ring finished third in girls singles action. Above, from left, are coach Kelly Jo Aucoin, Ring, Hoggatt and Nini. In semifinal action, Nini/Hoggatt defeated a team from Ben Franklin 2-6, 6-3, 8-6, before defeating another squad from Ben Franklin in the finals, 6-2, 6-2. In semifinal action, Ring lost to Isha Mbaye of Ben Franklin, 6-2, 7-5. However, Ring defeated Camille Landry of Assumption for third place by scores of 6-2, 6-2. Ring, Nini and Hoggatt began state tournament action Monday at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. The tournament concludes Tuesday. (Submitted Photo/Courtesy of Kelly Jo Aucoin)
Morgan City Lady Tigers excel at regional tennis tourney
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