Columbus East Girls Tennis Sweeps Singles, Earns First Win Over Brown County

The Olympians' singles players dominated in a 3-2 victory over Brown County.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:53am

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The Columbus East girls tennis team earned its first win of the season on Friday, defeating Brown County 3-2 by sweeping all three singles matches. Lauren Degner, Olivia Debarro, and Bruna Carriera each won their singles contests, with Degner and Debarro posting dominant straight-set victories. Brown County picked up wins in the doubles matches, but East's singles dominance proved to be the difference.

Why it matters

This win is an important early-season milestone for the Columbus East girls tennis team, as they look to build momentum and establish themselves as a force in the local high school tennis landscape. The Olympians' ability to win the singles matches against a tough Brown County squad shows the team's depth and potential.

The details

At No. 1 singles, Lauren Degner set the tone for Columbus East with a 6-1, 6-1 victory, controlling the match from start to finish. Olivia Debarro followed with a 6-0, 6-1 win at No. 2 singles, showcasing consistency and control. Bruna Carriera sealed the team win at No. 3 singles, battling through a competitive first set before finishing strong with a 7-5, 6-2 triumph.

  • The match took place on Friday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Lauren Degner

The No. 1 singles player for Columbus East, who won her match 6-1, 6-1.

Olivia Debarro

The No. 2 singles player for Columbus East, who won her match 6-0, 6-1.

Bruna Carriera

The No. 3 singles player for Columbus East, who won her match 7-5, 6-2.

Brown County

The opposing team, who won the doubles matches but lost the singles competition.

Columbus East

The home team, who earned their first win of the season with a 3-2 victory over Brown County.

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What’s next

The Columbus East girls tennis team will look to build on this win as they continue their season, aiming to establish themselves as a contender in their local conference and beyond.

The takeaway

Columbus East's dominant singles performance, led by Degner, Debarro, and Carriera, was the key to their first victory of the season. This win showcases the team's depth and potential, and provides a strong foundation for them to build upon as they look to make a mark in the local high school tennis landscape.