LANGLEY — The South Whidbey tennis team is on a roll, beating Blaine 5-2 late last week and Burlington-Edison 6-1 on Monday.

Overall, the Falcons have nine wins and two losses for the season.

“We knew that Burlington was a good team with good results against other tough schools from the Northwest League,” said Falcon coach Tom Kramer. “Some of our players played the best matches of the year for our last home match in less than ideal conditions; heavy winds caused havoc on the courts.”

In singles action on Monday, South Whidbey’s Reilly O’Sullivan won 6-2, 6-1, Kalie Stayskal won 7-6, 6-3, Jessica Carey won 6-3, 6-1 and Lena Nichols lost 6-7, 3-6.

Doubles partners Shannon Craig and Julia Iversen won 6-7, 7-5, 6-1 for the Falcons; Katie Holt and Hayley Newman won 6-2, 6-1 and Teagen Nielsen and Bayley Heggenes won 4-6, 6-1, 6-2.

“Reilly kept up her inspired play, controlling points and the tempo of the match,” Kramer said. “Kalie finally returned after a long illness and started off where she had ended a few weeks ago. Jessica played a complete match with a much better focus and is playing more aggressive at the net.”

O’Sullivan said she’s feeling good about her performance.

“Well, I’ve won more than I’ve lost and am on a bit of a streak right now, for the past several weeks anyway,” she said.

“But to keep going, I need to be more aggressive at the net and start putting the ball away with stronger volleys.”

In doubles, it was the battle of the unbeatens. Craig and Iversen started slowly and gave up too many chances in the first set to the Tigers’ stellar duo of Anna Swanson and Cheryl Eubanks, but picked it up in the second and found their comfort zone in the third to end the series.

“This was a great match because the competitive level was high, just what we need before district playoffs,” Kramer said. “It gave us a reminder of what level we need to achieve and maintain.”

Holt and Newman had one of their best matches, dominating a good team with a very good record. “Their team play has improved and they had good focus,” the coach noted. “Teagen and Bayley had another slow start, but then typically they picked up rapidly and then dominated. We need to work on starting more quickly if we are to be successful against good teams.”

Holt confirmed Kramer’s belief that she and Newman are clicking on the court.

“Haley has gained a lot of confidence in returning the ball, and I’ve improved my lobs and volleys,” Holt said.

“But I need to work harder on my ground strokes and stay consistent with serves,” Holt said.

Newman said she has a few kinks to straighten out as well.

“I’m focusing on getting my lobs past the other team’s net person,” she said. “If we can get past single elimination at districts, we’ll be in good shape.”