Barrington High School’s number two singles player Charlotte Byon had faced off against LaSalle’s Giuliana Santoro twice during the regular season. Byon lost both times.

But at the Division I state championship finals at Slater Park on Saturday, Byon overpowered Santoro and captured the lone team point for the Eagles, who lost 4-1 to LaSalle.

“I think, honestly, I was very nervous walking onto the court,” Byon said. “During the season I lost my two matches with her. And we’ve had a couple issues on the court, which is normal, but I was just really anxious about that happening. I think as soon as I got a couple games under my belt I got that confidence, and I knew I had the game.”

After winning her match, Byon was overwhelmed with emotion. She hugged her teammates and her coach, Polly Da

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