Sharpsburg resident Natalie Pluskota finished fifth in singles and finished second with partner Samantha Gridley in doubles at the Southern Closed 16’s Hard Court Championships. She played in Columbus last week and was the champion of both the singles (beating both the top two seeded players) and doubles events at the Georgia State Jr. Clay Court Open Tournament in the 18’s division. From left are Gridley, tournament director and owner of Good Sports in PTC - Robert Sasseville and Pluskota. Photo/Special.