Rock Bridge's Kate Kimes, Rebecca Stamose win Class 3 State Doubles tennis title
Rock Bridge crowned two state champions at the MSHAA Class 3 State Tennis Tournament. Kate Kimes and Rebecca Stamose teamed up in the doubles tournament, winning the finals over Jun Ross and Mayumi Ross of John Burroughs 2-0. The two won both matches by scores of 6-2 and 6-1.
It’s the duo’s second consecutive state title after winning in 2024.
Kimes and Stamose defeated Peyton Kuechler and Sophia Garnder of St. Teresa’s Academy in the sectionals round 2-0 on Thursday. This was followed up with a 2-0 win against Kaylie Rustici and Alexis Thompson of Lee’s Summit. Before advancing to the state final, the two beat Caroline Meidler and Sophia Palatnick of St. Joseph’s Academy on Friday.
Rock Bridge head coach Ben Loeb told the Columbia Daily Tribune via text that “It was the best doubles performance in the history of Rock Bridge Tennis.”
Work isn’t done for the Bruins this season. Rock Bridge will compete in the Class 3 team tournament next Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield. The Bruins (19-2) will play Liberty (21-3) in the semifinal round at 9 am. The winner will play either John Burroughs (14-7) or St. Teresa’s Academy (12-3).
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