Pictured left to right first row: Morgan Marshall, Heather Witheford (captain), Barb Jorgeson. Pictured left to right second row: Kim Raines, Jen Gluckow, Bonnie Jennings, Kristin Whalen, Brandy McMahon, Emily Baxter. Not pictured: Jill Illaro, Leslie Bacon, Lisa O’Hara, Christy Humphries, Jamie Ginney, Kathi Shuitema, Lynette Korte, Tara Amaral, Kellie DeMayo. WELCOME TO 3002 CAMERON BLVD.! Located on the picturesque Isle of Palms, South Carolina, 3002 Cameron Boulevard offers a prime coastal living experience in a highly desirable neighborhood. This property is nestled just a short distance from the beach, providing easy access to the island’s stunning sandy shores and the Atlantic Ocean. Known for its relaxed beach town atmosphere, Isle of Palms offers residents and visitors a blend of natural beauty, recreational activities, and a vibrant community. With ample outdoor space, beautiful modern décor, and a private pool in the backyard, this home has everything you need for a beach vacation. 843-886-9600 | carrollrealtyinc.com COMMUNITY The Wild Dunes ladies’ 6.5 combo tennis team (40+) won the USTA Southern Sectional Championship held Dec. 6-9 in Mobile, Alabama, claiming the club’s first ever sectional title. Nine women, mostly from the Isle of Palms, represented South Carolina at the event, which featured nine states competing in the Southeast division: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The Wild Dunes team advanced to the sectional after winning the USTA State Championship Oct. 25-28 in Florence, South Carolina. The tournament started out as a round robin-style format, with each team playing two matches per day on Friday and Saturday respectively, according to Brandy McMahon, who was part of the group of Wild Dunes players that went to the Southern Sectional. Then there was a single elimination semifinal and final held on Sunday morning. “It was super intense,” said McMahon of the fierce competition. After advancing through round robin play, Wild Dunes battled Tennessee in what McMahon described as a “nail-biting” semifinal. They split the first two courts, and the deciding match played by teammates Emily Baxter and Morgan Marshall came down to a narrow 10-8 tiebreak win for Wild Dunes to propel them into the finals. Later that morning, Wild Dunes played North Carolina in the final, who they had faced the day before in the round robin. Wild Dunes managed to take all three courts, but the matches were all close, said McMahon. One court prevailed 6-4, 6-4, and the other two were won in Wild Dunes ladies’ tennis captures first southeast sectional title By Colin McCandless tiebreaks, including a 10-7 victory on one of the lines. “It was tight,” stated McMahon. In addition to Wild Dunes’ triumph, the ladies’ 6.5 combo team (18+) from Maybank Tennis Center out of Charleston won their group at the sectional as well, making it a clean sweep for Lowcountry women’s teams. “It’s really exciting for Wild Dunes and local tennis,” said McMahon. 13 IslandVibesIOP.com
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