Commack’s Liao Takes Home Suffolk Division I Title
The unbelievable 2015 season for the Commack Girls Tennis team continued this week, as eighth-grader Kimberly Liao won the Suffolk County Division I Individual Tennis Tournament, beating Huntington’s Emily Shutman 6-0, 6-3 in the finals at Smithtown East High School.
“Kimberly is one of the most disciplined, dedicated and determined players that I have ever met. She is mature beyond her years,” said Commack Head Coach Jackie Clark. “Her work ethic is tremendous and she is a true team player who always goes above and beyond to support her teammates. Most importantly, she demonstrates honesty and integrity. I am so proud of her.”
Along with Liao, Jackie Guidice will also represent undefeated Commack in the county tournament. Guidice finished fourth in the Division I tournament, falling to Hills East’s Stephanie Chikvashvili in the third-place match.
In the Division II finals, Sayville’s Hannah Niggemeier knocked off Islip’s Maddie Germano 6-2, 6-2 to win, while top-seeded Sadhana Sridhar of Stony Brook beat second-seeded Rachel Collins of Port Jefferson 6-2, 6-1 for the Division III title.
Eastport-South Manor’s Jackie Bukzin won the final eight games of her Division IV final against Floyd’s Emily Fernandez to win 6-2, 6-0.
The Suffolk County tournament begins this Saturday, Oct. 17 at William Floyd High School.
