The Bloomfield Cardinals stepped up their game Tuesday and defeated the visiting Loogootee Lions 3-2.

To say this was a big win is an understatement. This is the first time the Cardinal seniors have witnessed a victory over the Lions. Bloomfield's last win against Loogootee was in the 2004 season. Earlier this season, LHS put a 5-0 loss on the Cardinals at the Loogootee Invitational Tournament. Today was a huge win.

Bloomfield's first point came at the No. 3 singles position where Sarah Miller defeated Kelli Potts 4-1 (retired). Bailey Maryfield had a complete turn around from her 6-0, 6-0 loss to Emily Callahan in the early season match-up and disposed of Callahan today 6-3, 6-1.

The No. 2 singles spot was the deciding match and neither player wanted to give it up. Bloomfield's Nikkole Thombleson won the three-set test of endurance 2-6, 6-2, 6-3.

The No. 2 doubles team of Lindley Gremore and Rachel Toon pressed Chelsea Strange and Brittney Bateman to 3 sets but were defeated 6-2, 5-7, 6-0. This match should give them the confidence they need be able to defeat the Lions duo. In the first meeting Gremore and Toon lost to Strange and Bateman 6-1, 6-1.

Abbie Humerickhouse and Christina Neill were beaten by Valerie Wickman and Sarah Allen 6-2, 6-1. The score isn't really indicative of how close the match was.

Bloomfield plays its final home match of the year Wednesday against visiting Barr-Reeve for a 4:30 p.m. match. Seniors Abbie Humerickhouse, Nikkole Thombleson, and Courtney Dallmier will be honored.

Varsity

Bloomfield 3, Loogootee 2

Singles:

1. Bailey Maryfield, B, d. Emily Callahan, 6-3, 6-1

2. Nikkole Thombleson, B, d. Andrea Vaupel, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3

3. Sarah Miller, B, d. Kelli Potts , 4-1, Retired

Doubles:

1. Valerie Wickman and Sarah Allen, L, d. Abbie Humerickhouse and Christina Neill, 6-2, 6-1

2. Chelsea Strange and Brittney Bateman, L, d. Lindley Gremore and Rachel Toon, 6-2, 5-7, 6-0

Junior Varsity

Bloomfield 2, Loogootee 2

Singles:

1. Lindsey Wininger , L, d. Courtney Dallmier, 9-8(4)

2. Alison Krzesniak, B, d. Andrea Heshelman, 8-3

Doubles:

1. Meaghan Bucher and Emily Riggins, B, d. Audra Lannan and Ashton Matthews , 8-3

2. Kylie Sims and Jill Taylor, L, d. Bailee Byers and Alley Gilliland, 9-7