Oak Park and River Forest Badminton Sends Two Doubles Teams to state Finals
Oak Park and River Forest High School (OPRF) will be well-represented at the IHSA state badminton finals, with both of its doubles teams qualifying at the Glenbrook South Sectional on May 8. The Huskies finished third overall in the team standings with eight points.
Cadwell and Gupta Secure Second Place
The senior duo of Alice Cadwell and Anika gupta led the way, earning a second-place finish at the sectional. After a first-round bye, Cadwell and Gupta dominated their quarterfinal match against Payton Prep with a score of 21-10, 21-10. They then defeated a team from Glenbrook south 21-13, 24-22 in the semi-finals. However, they fell in the championship match to Glenbrook South’s Deana Chin and Rayya Patel, losing 15-21, 13-21.
Ludwig and Tepher Overcome Adversity to Qualify
Juniors Stella Ludwig and Olive Tepher took a more challenging route to qualify. After winning their first-round match against Mather (21-9, 21-16), they were defeated in the quarterfinals by Maine west (19-21, 18-21). This loss placed them in the consolation bracket, requiring them to win three consecutive matches to reach the third-place match and secure a state finals berth.
Ludwig and Tepher successfully navigated the consolation bracket,defeating teams from Whitney Young (21-17,21-15),Lake Forest (21-18,21-18),and Maine West (21-11,21-14). Although they lost the third-place match to Glenbrook South’s Grace Carlson and Jasmine Mehta (15-21, 5-21), their top-four sectional finish guaranteed their place at the state finals.
Singles Players Compete
Seniors ada Klein and Wes Wong represented OPRF in the singles competition. Klein won her first match against Michelle Yee of Whitney Young (21-6, 21-9) but lost in the quarterfinals to Glenbrook South’s top-seeded kate Haravon (18-21, 9-21). She was then defeated by Ana Paunilian of Maine West in a consolation match (14-21,8-21). Wong lost her first-round match to Isabella Adams of Lake Forest (10-21, 8-21) and her first consolation round match to Payton Prep’s Inika Bansal (16-21, 17-21).
Looking Ahead to state
The IHSA state finals are scheduled for May 16-17 at DeKalb High School. OPRF aims for a strong showing, with aspirations of competing on the final day of the tournament.
How did Cadwell and Gupta perform in the championship match at the sectional tournament?
Oak Park and River Forest Badminton Sends Two Doubles Teams to state Finals
Oak Park and River Forest High School (OPRF) will be well-represented at the IHSA state badminton finals, wiht both of its doubles teams qualifying at the Glenbrook South Sectional on May 8. The Huskies finished third overall in the team standings with eight points.
Cadwell and Gupta Secure Second Place
The senior duo of Alice cadwell and Anika gupta led the way, earning a second-place finish at the sectional. After a first-round bye, Cadwell and Gupta dominated their quarterfinal match against Payton prep with a score of 21-10, 21-10. They then defeated a team from Glenbrook south 21-13, 24-22 in the semi-finals. However, they fell in the championship match to Glenbrook South’s Deana Chin and Rayya Patel, losing 15-21, 13-21.
Ludwig and Tepher Overcome Adversity to Qualify
Juniors Stella Ludwig and Olive Tepher took a more challenging route to qualify. After winning their first-round match against Mather (21-9, 21-16), they were defeated in the quarterfinals by Maine west (19-21, 18-21). This loss placed them in the consolation bracket,requiring them to win three consecutive matches to reach the third-place match and secure a state finals berth.
Ludwig and Tepher successfully navigated the consolation bracket,defeating teams from Whitney Young (21-17,21-15),Lake Forest (21-18,21-18),and Maine West (21-11,21-14).Although they lost the third-place match to Glenbrook South’s Grace Carlson and Jasmine Mehta (15-21, 5-21), their top-four sectional finish guaranteed their place at the state finals.
singles Players Compete
Seniors ada Klein and Wes Wong represented OPRF in the singles competition. Klein won her first match against Michelle Yee of Whitney Young (21-6, 21-9) but lost in the quarterfinals to Glenbrook South’s top-seeded kate haravon (18-21, 9-21). She was then defeated by Ana Paunilian of Maine West in a consolation match (14-21,8-21). Wong lost her first-round match to Isabella Adams of Lake Forest (10-21, 8-21) and her first consolation round match to Payton Prep’s Inika Bansal (16-21, 17-21).
Looking Ahead to state
the IHSA state finals are scheduled for May 16-17 at DeKalb High School. OPRF aims for a strong showing, with aspirations of competing on the final day of the tournament.
Q&A: Oak Park and River Forest Badminton at State
Q: What is the IHSA?
A: The IHSA stands for the Illinois High School Association, the governing body for high school sports in Illinois. They organize and oversee the state badminton finals.
Q: How did OPRF’s doubles teams qualify for state?
A: Both doubles teams qualified by finishing in the top four at the Glenbrook South Sectional. Cadwell and Gupta placed second, while Ludwig and Tepher finished fourth after battling thru the consolation bracket.
Q: What’s the meaning of the consolation bracket?
A: The consolation bracket gives teams a second chance.After a loss, teams can still qualify for state by winning a series of matches. Ludwig and Tepher displayed remarkable resilience navigating this challenging path.
Q: Where and when are the state finals?
A: The IHSA state badminton finals were held May 16-17 at DeKalb High School.
Q: What are OPRF’s chances at state?
A: The article highlights that OPRF “aims for a strong showing, with aspirations of competing on the final day.” While the results of the state finals aren’t in this article, the fact that they qualified two doubles teams indicates a strong potential for success.
Q: What is the format of a badminton match?
A: Badminton matches are typically played as best-of-three games.Each game is played to 21 points, with a requirement to win by two points. Points are scored on every rally, meaning both the serving and receiving teams can score points.
Q: How can I follow high school badminton?
A: Check the IHSA website for updated schedules and results. Local news outlets and school websites often provide coverage of high school sports.
With two doubles teams heading to state, Oak Park and River forest High School has a lot to be proud of. Keep an eye out for updates on their performance at the state finals!
