The Kennedy girls are heading back to the state team tennis tournament.

The Cougars mauled Bettendorf, 5-2, Saturday night for the Class 2A regional title.

Kennedy will play Iowa City West on Tuesday at Jefferson in a first-round state meet tournament meet. The winner advances to the final four June 4 at Iowa City

This marks the ninth time in 12 years Kennedy has qualified for the state team tournament. The Cougars have advanced to the final four eight times.

Kennedy advanced to the regional championship by beating Cedar Falls, 5-0, earlier Saturday. Bettendorf, meanwhile, sqeezed past Xavier, 5-4.


Kennedy 5, Cedar Falls 0

Singles
1. Jackie Pedersen (CRK) def. Katie Todd, 6-0, 6-0
3. Kali Hildebrand (CRK) def. Halle Benson, 6-2, 6-2
4. Katherine Thompson (CRK) def. Hannah Mallaro, 6-2, 6-0
5. Ashley Schlueter (CRK) def. Sarah Gabriele, 6-0, 6-0
6. Lindsay Minder (CRK) def. Sophie Mallaro, 6-0, 6-0

Kennedy 5, Bettendorf 2

Singles
1. Jackie Pedersen (CRK) def. Dana Waterman, 6-2, 6-2
2. Ali Grampp (Bett) def. Sarah Lasecki, 6-2, 6-4
3. Kali Hildebrand (CRK) def. Megan McPherson, 6-1, 6-3
4. Katherine Thompson (CRK) def. Hannah Bankson, 7-5, 6-0
5. Ashley Schlueter (CRK) def. Sarah Montgomery, 6-2, 6-2
6. Ann Miller (Bett) def. Lindsay Minder, 6-2, 6-1

Doubles
2. Hildebrand/Schlueter (CRK) def. McPherson/Bankson, 6-2, 6-3