Article: Lumpkin hits grand slam; Central senior makes Illinois history, making it look easy with fourth straight title

Naperville Central senior Elizabeth Lumpkin returns a backhand during her semifinal match Saturday against freshman Taylor Bryce of Hinsdale South at the girls state tennis tournament. Lumpkin won that match and the final to earn her record fourth straight singles title.

MOUNT PROSPECT -- In the chaotic, exhilarating, bewildering moments after Elizabeth Lumpkin proved she is the best girl to ever play high school tennis in Illinois, she also showed why she is one of the most liked. Lumpkin, a senior at Naperville Central, took a moment away from the congratulatory hugs from friends and family -- while simultaneously keeping the media at bay -- to pose for a picture with a total stranger, a ...

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