Two LRS athletes prep for state tennis

The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague tennis team has two athletes preparing for the state tennis competition on May 29-30 in Yakima.

Rose Melville qualified for the state tournament out of Regionals, while Mark Wilbers moves on as an alternate.

Head Coach Liz Melville said the Regional Tournament was brutal on the Bronco athletes competing, but is glad two athletes came out victorious.

Freshman athlete Rose Melville has earned her first trip to state after competing as the Broncos’ No. 1 singles player this season.

At Regionals, Melville defeated a Lakeside athlete in order to move ahead in the tourname...