DURANGO — Montezuma-Cortez High School’s varsity girls tennis team showed some flashes in a recent match at Durango. Although the Panthers lost 6-1 on the scoreboard, many of their Southwestern League matches were close.

Japanese exchange student Itsuki Hyakuno continues to dominate her opponents. She looked very strong in beating no. 1 singles player Michelle Stoltzman 3-6, 2-6.

Blair Murphy posted a 6-0, 6-0 decision over MCHS German exchange student Jenny Trendlebernt at no. 2 singles. Danica Erickson dropped Panther Emily Harclerode at no. 3 singles with a 6-0, 6-1 victory.

In doubles play, Durango’s Natalie Mayer and Keara Murphy defeated Amanda Frazier and Chesleigh Keen 6-0, 6-1 at the No. 1 spot. Veronique Jarrell-King and Lindsay Eppich beat Panthers Tracy Berhost and Ashleigh Reed at No. 2 doubles in straight sets 6-1, 6-1. Durango’s Maggie Wilson and Rachel McCoola stopped Colette Hall and Arista Petillo 6-0, 6-3 at no. 3 doubles. Ashley Erickson and Sarah Hubbs dropped Cortez’ Cassie Carver and Liz Dennison 6-1, 6-0 at no. 4 doubles.

The Panthers hosted Central of Grand Junction Friday afternoon and will host Fruita-Monument at 10 a.m. today, April 21, in Southwestern League play at Parque de Vida Tennis Courts.