LADY FIREBIRDS START NEW TENNIS SEASON

Washington, DC: The University of the District of Columbia Lady Firebirds Tennis Team started their spring 2006 season on March 9, under new Head Coach Chris DeFelice. The team is comprised of two returnees and five new comers.

Nerissa Peterson-Paul and Edith Chidi are the number one and two players. Newcomers Admalat Koletowo, Robin Williams, Eniola Bakare, Tyane Washington and Jennifer Jones join them. With so many new players the season is sure to be filled with excitement as various adjustments are made to playing styles.

Their first match was away against the Lady Cardinals of Catholic University. Peterson-Paul was the only Lady Firebird to emerge with a win, by defeating Leia Dicocco 6-0, 6-0 in a singles match competition. None of the doubles teams were able to produce a win. They lost the match by the score of 2-5.