Harding Sweeps Johnson

#1 posting 3.29.2007
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TUESDAY RESULTS
Here is defending state champ St. Paul Harding's opening day 7-0 win over St. Paul Johnson. Johnson is now 1-2 on the year, 0-1 in the conference. First Singles Pang Thao only allowed 10 points total in the two games against Pakou. Second singles Mee Xiong also had a strong showing with 14 points allowed.
The only game (not match) Johnson was able to win was in first doubles when Karen and Pang took the second game 21-6. The Harding first doubles team of Dia Xiong and PaNhia Yang was able to bounce back in game three 21-13 to win the match.

SINGLES
1. Pang Thao (H) def Pakou Vang 21-5, 21-5
2. Mee Xiong (H) def Kia Thao 21-6, 21-8
3. Stephanie King (H) def Ye Thao 21-16, 21-7
4. Kazoua Yang (H) def Gina Garcia 21-15, 21-17
DOUBLES
1. Dia Xiong/PaNhia Yang (H) def Karen Obermeyer-Kolb/Pang Thao 21-10, 6-21, 21-13
2. Pa Yang/Nalee Xiong (H) def Kao Lee Xiong/Mai Ka Yang 21-19, 21-8
3. Mor Xiong/Mai Ngia Xiong (H) def Belick/Nhia 21-16, 21-16

BY THE NUMBERS
SINGLES
Games: Harding 8-0, 1.000
Points: Harding 168-79, .680
games 2 pts or less; 0-0
games 10+ pts: Harding 5-0, 1.000
DOUBLES
Games: Harding 6-1, .857
Points: Harding 132-103, .561
games 2pts or less: Harding 1-0, 1.000
games 10+ pts: Harding 2-1, .667

Next up: an out & about later today.