JEFFERSON — After nearly eight hours of tennis, the Saint John girls team earned a one-point victory over Geneva to claim the Ashtabula County tennis tournament title.
All five finals included Saint John and Geneva players, with the Heralds winning first and second doubles, as well as first singles to earn the one point victory.
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