Submitted PhotoThe Lowndes High School girls tennis team saw its season come to an end Thursday against North Gwinnett in the Elite 8. Lowndes finishes the season 21-1.

Lowndes girls tennis hosted North Gwinnett in the Elite 8 round of the GHSA Class 7A state tennis tournament Thursday afternoon.

Going into Thursday, Lowndes was undefeated (21-0) and expected a tough challenge.

Lowndes girls fell, but made North Gwinnett earn every point.

Lowndes won at No. 1 singles as Rachel Black won in straight sets, but dropped matches at No. 3 singles and No. 1 and No. 2 doubles. No. 2 singles was pulled in the third set after the deciding match.