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Throw another medal\u2014check that, two\u2014on the pile for the incredible Tan family. <\/span>Led by Suzy Tan, Lakewood took both the top prizes at yesterday’s Moore League Tournament, as Tan defeated Wilson’s Jessica Cedillo for the singles tournament, then just fifteen minutes later paired with Alexis Yeoman to knock off Wilson’s Natasha Smith and Alicia Ly for the doubles prize as well.<\/p>\n After nearly three straight hours of all-out competitive tennis, Tan, holding both medals, was asked if she was tired. <\/span>The sophomore laughed and said, “A little bit.” <\/span>It’s certainly nothing new for Suzy, or her family\u2014Suzy’s singles title was the seventh singles title won by the Tans in the Moore League.<\/p>\n It was a clash for the future of the Moore League in the singles title tilt, as the sophomore Tan faced off against Cedillo, also a sophomore. <\/span>Cedillo was filling in for Natasha Smith, who has been hampered in singles play by sciatica pain. <\/span>It was a well-contested battle, with Tan ultimately winning 6-3, 6-3, thanks to a strong backhand that she was consistently putting down the line on Cedillo.<\/p>\n “I thought they both hit great shots,” said Wilson coach Keri McBride of the match, after awarding Tan and Cedillo their medals (Millikan’s Cindy Nguyen took third place).<\/p>\n The doubles match provided some real thrills\u2014Tan and Yeoman took the opening frame 6-3, then spent most of the next set fighting form behind. <\/span>Smith and Ly never trailed until the tiebreaker was forced after a 6-6 tie. <\/span>After the Bruins took a 1-0 lead, the pairs broke each other’s serves, giving Smith and Ly the 2-1 advantage. <\/span>They led 3-2, 4-3, 5-4, and 6-5, but Tan and Yeoman tied it at six, and then took a commanding 6-1 lead before Smith and Ly battled back to take a 7-6 lead. <\/span>Then two slams by Tan, and a Wilson double-fault sealed the win.<\/p>\n Lakewood coach Lisa Busch was ecstatic with the title sweeps, and 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