The Ballard High School girls tennis team opened its 2010 season with a 7-0 loss to Issaquah March 23.

"Yesterday was a big learning experience for our girls – a big wake up to the level of play they will see for at least half the season," coach Charles Brenner said.

Brenner said he was proud of how his team, which includes many players new to competitive tennis, conducted itself despite the loss. The players held their heads high and were ready to learn how to improve for the next match, he said.

"They are learning some valuable lessons that are going to be very important later in life," he said. "They are learning never to give up on themselves."

The Beavers take on Garfield at 3:45 p.m. on March 25 at Garfield High School.

Complete March 23 Results:

In # 1 Singles: Dayna Bennett from Issaquah High School beat Stephanie Loo from Ballard High School 6-0, 6-0.

In #2 Singles: Alyssa Wilson from Issaquah High School beat Susanna Bowers from Ballard High School 6-0, 6-0.

In #3 Singles: Sam Garrard from Issaquah High School beat Maya Voelk from Ballard High School 6-0, 6-0.

In #4 Singles: Mika Asaba from Issaquah High School beat Adrianna Varcheta from Ballard High School 6-0, 6-0.

In #1 Doubles: Katherine Allison and Rachel Gonchar from Issaquah High School beat Anna Brokhaug and Jimena Diaz from Ballard High School 6-1,6-1.

In #2 Doubles: Sabrina Norton and Sabrina Patton from Issaquah High School beat Zoe Kasperzyk and Kristin Otness from Ballard High School 6-0, 6-0.

In #3 Doubles: Mary Brummett and Morgan Gierke from Issaquah High School beat Camie Herk and Nicole Frederick from Ballard High School 6-0, 6-2.