Saint John edges Geneva for girls county tennis tournament title

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

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The Saint John girls tennis team secured a one-point victory over Geneva at the Ashtabula County tennis tournament held in Jefferson. After nearly eight hours of matches, Saint John finished with 28 points, while Geneva followed closely with 27. Key wins for Saint John included first and second doubles, as well as first singles, with Maggie Hoza defeating Ashlyn Thompson to clinch the singles title. Geneva's coach expressed pride in her team’s performance, highlighting their competitiveness this season. The tournament was hosted by Jefferson Area High School, which showcased its facilities for the first time in years.

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  • Saint John scored 28 points, Geneva finished with 27.
  • Maggie Hoza won first singles against Ashlyn Thompson.
  • Saint John won both doubles finals.
  • Jefferson hosted the tournament for the first time in years.
  • Geneva is currently 2-1 in dual matches.
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JEFFERSON — After nearly eight hours of tennis, the Saint John girls team earned a one-point victory over Geneva to claim the Ashtabula County tennis tournament title. All five finals included Saint John and Geneva players, with the Heralds winning first and second doubles, as well as first singles to earn the one point victory. “We are a pretty deep team ... We did well in the doubles because ...

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