The Stingray Tennis Team fought hard but lost their first match of the season yesterday against Gifford Middle School. The official score was 6-1. Picking up the lone win for the Singrays was the team of Angela Castlegrande and Meredith Moore, who won their doubles match 6-2. Other matches were close. Logan Woody lost in a tiebreaker at #1 Boys Singles, 7-6 and the team of Ashley Beck and Shannon McLeod lost in a tiebreaker at #2 Doubles, 7-6.
Though we lost, we can take consolation in the fact that we lost to a very good team. Several of their players play tournament tennis; in fact, their top Boys player and their top Girls player did not even play in the match because they were playing in USTA tournaments elsewhere. Our team is still relatively inexperienced, but the experience they got yesterday in their match against Gifford was huge.
We have practice this Wednesday, April 17th, after school until 5 p.m. We have a match against Oslo Middle School, on Saturday, April 20th. That match will be played at Hidden Palms Tennis Club. The address for Hidden Palms is 4291 5th Place SW. To get there (from SR 60), take 43rd Ave to 5th St. SW. Turn left on 5th St. SW, take the first right, then a quick right and follow the road as it winds around to the left and you're there. Players will need to report between 11:30 and 11:45. Match play will begin at 12 Noon and we'll be done by 2 p.m.
Also, there should be water court-side but it's not a bad idea to bring some kind of sports drink with you because it's going to be hot!
Thank you for your continued support of the tennis team.
Coach Daugherty
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