Calhoun’s Kessler wins Orange Bowl Tennis doubles title

A Gordon County native made up half of this year’s Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships doubles winner in Florida, bringing home a first place trophy.

McCartney Kessler, of Calhoun, along with her partner from Atlanta, Emma Kurtz, competed in the tournament this month in the Girls 16 division, and won.

Kessler is a Calhoun High student, helping the Lady Jackets to a region title, and a Final Four appearance this past season.