Limaye of Shorecrest places eighth in girls' singles at State 3A Tennis Tournament

Meera Limaye, left, coach Robert Mann, Jenny Sui

Meera Limaye of Shorecrest placed eighth in girls' singles at the State 3A tennis tournament Friday and Saturday in Kennewick.

Limaye lost to the eventual champion from Mercer Island, 6-0, 6-0, in the first round Friday before defeating a player from North Thurston, 6-0, 6-1, later Friday and a player from Peninsula, 6-1, 6-2, Saturday before losing, 7-6, 6-4, to the fifth-place finisher from Interlake.

Teammate Jenny Sui lost her first match Friday to a player from Prairie of Vancouver, 6-1, 6-0, and won her second from a player from North Thurston, 6-1, 6-3, before losing, 6-2, 6-0, Saturday to the eventual fifth-place finisher from Interlake.

Updated 8:47pm