NEED TO KNOW:
When: Semifinals (11 a.m. Friday 4/24)
Where: Adams Tennis Complex (Murfreesboro, Tenn.)
The Opponent: Winner of No. 4 seed Covenant vs. No. 5 seed Huntingdon
Follow: Live Scoring Will be Available via PiedmontLions.com    

DEMOREST, Ga. - The top-seeded Piedmont women's tennis team is looking to take back the title of CCS champions after falling to Asbury in the championship final last spring. A win this season would secure the Lions third tournament championship in four years, after sweeping the regular season conference title for seven consecutive seasons. The Lions' conference tournament run begins Friday morning in the semifinal round in Murfreesboro, Tenn. 

REGULAR SEASON VS. COVENANT

Piedmont 6, Covenant 1 (3/28/26 at Piedmont)

Piedmont began the day with a clinical performance in doubles, with none of the three teams losing more than two games. The No. 3 team of Sarah Row and Brooklyn Bolch were first to clinch, winning 6-1.

Then, it was the sophomore duo of Caroline Morrison and Sarah Sanabia who ensured the 1-0 lead, winning 6-2 at No. 2. Completing the sweep, the No. 1 team of freshman Kaleigh Stallworth and Ella Kate Canaday delivered an impressive 6-2 win of their own at No. 1 to send the Lions into singles on a high note.

One day after she was honored for Senior Day, Jordan Ballard took her play up a notch, rolling to a 6-0, 6-0 win at No. 5 to make it 2-0 Lions.

Olivia Carpenter was next to clinch, closing out a 6-0, 6-2 triumph at No. 6, just moments before Canaday put the win on the board with a 6-1, 6-1 win at No. 2.

From there, the Lions took two of the remaining three matches, as Hattie Sloyan finished next with 6-0, 6-2 win at No. 4, followed by Morrison, who won 6-2, 6-3 at No. 3.

While The Scots picked up a line to avoid the shutout at No. 1, the damage was done and Piedmont continued its undefeated run in the CCS.

Box Score

REGULAR SEASON VS. HUNTINGDON

Piedmont 6, Huntingdon 1 (3/20/26 at Huntingdon)

Piedmont women's tennis stepped into conference play with a dominant 6-1 road win at Huntingdon in Montgomery, Alabama.

Although the match at No. 1 doubles was a battle until the end, the Lions scored decisive victories at No. 2 and No. 3 to take the doubles point. First, it was Brooklyn Bolch and Sarah Row rolling to a 6-1 win at No. 3 before Sarah Sanabia and Ella Kate Canaday made it 1-0 in favor of Piedmont with a 6-2 win at No. 2. While the Hawks ultimately prevailed in a tiebreak at No. 1, the damage was done and the Lions entered singles ahead.

With No. 1 through No. 4 singles taking the court first, Canaday delivered the most dominant performance of the day, not dropping a game in a 6-0, 6-0 victory at No. 3 to make it 2-0.

Fellow newcomer Hattie Sloyan dropped just two games in a 6-2, 6-0 win to put Piedmont a point away from clinching the match. No. 1 and No. 2 singles were hard-fought battles, but Piedmont cruised at No. 5 as Jordan Ballard won 6-3, 6-0 to deliver the clinch.

The No. 1 and No. 2 singles matches each saw split first and second sets. Kaleigh Stallworth won a dominant third set (6-2, 4-6, 6-0) to keep hope for the shutout alive. However, the Hawks were victorious in a marathon match at No. 2, winning 12-10 in a third set match tiebreak.

Closing out the festivities, Olivia Carpenter rolled to a 6-1, 6-1 win at No. 6 for the 6-1 final.

Box Score

PIEDMONT NOTES:
- Piedmont has raised a conference tournament trophy in two of their three completed seasons in the CCS, in 2023 and 2024. 
- The Lions have won the regular season title every year since joining the CCS, and three consecutive years prior in the USA South.
- Both CCS Tournament Final wins have come over Covenant, which could be a semifinal opponent for the Lions.
- A rematch with CCS foe Asbury looms, with the Eagles owning the No. 2 seed after Piedmont prevailed 4-3 on the road in the regular season.
- Ella Kate Canaday has won 22 doubles matches this season alone, earning herself CCS Rookie of the Week two times.
- Kaleigh Stallworth has been competitive all over the court, earning CCS Doubles Team of the Week honors three times this season, as well as Rookie of the Week once on her own.
- Caroline Morrison was awarded CCS Player of the Week two times, complementing her 11-3 dual singles regular season record.
- Newcomer Hattie Sloyan was recognized with CCS Rookie of the Week honors late in the season, holding an 11 wins in dual singles.

PLAYERS TO WATCH:
- 3x CCS Doubles Team of the Week
- Totals 11 wins at No. 1 singles
- 5-1 at No. 1 doubles in conference play