Our first match of the season was today and I'm sorry to say that Mother Nature did not cooperate. She did for a little while, but then she decided to rain, and you can't mess with Mother Nature. So we are going to reschedule today's match to finish what we could not finish today.
I was pleased with our play today. Congratulations to Chloe Schlitt, who won her match at #1 Girls Singles, 6 - 1. But she was not our only Stingray who deserves recognition for a job well done.
Ian Orzel, a sixth grader, was forced to play #1 Boys Singles, because our best player, Woody Logan, was out of state. Ian battled Sebastian River's #1 Boys Singles throughout his match, and though he was losing in a close match that was not completed, 5-3, Ian showed that he can compete with anybody.
Angela Castlegrande was winning her match 4-2 when the rains came. She was playing very well and was well on her way to a victory.
Sierra Corby and her "little brother" Christian, lost 6-3 in a close match that was very competitive.
Sunny Lulla also lost, at #2 Boys Singles, but his match was also competitive, losing 6-3.
Shannon McLeod and Ashley Beck were neck and neck with their match that was incomplete when the rains came and Rachel Kozdra and Litzy Gonzalez had barely gotten started when they were forced to find shelter from the rain.
Like I said, we will reschedule, and we will let you know the date.
A couple notes to parents:
1) On match days, if there is a question about whether the match will take place or not, due to weather, we will do everything in our power to play the match. The matches we play are played on soft courts, which soak up a light rain easily, so we will not cancel matches until one hour before match play is to begin. If the match is on a school day, students will be notified during the afternoon announcements, which occur approximately at 2:40 p.m. Please do not email me at my home email address to check on the status of the match. I do not check my home email address while teaching school, so I won't be able to reply in a timely fashion if you email me at home. Even if you email me at school, you won't be able to get an answer from me any sooner than when your child will know, which again will be at the end of the school day, so check with them, not me, if the match is scheduled on a school day. If the match is scheduled for a Saturday, such as our next scheduled match, you can call me or text me at 772.240.6436 one hour before the match is scheduled to begin, if there is any question as to whether or not the match will be cancelled. If you don't hear back from me, the match is on!
2) It was great to see so many parents there today. We so appreciate your support. Please note that it is considered inappropriate and in bad etiquette to coach your child during a match. This is not allowed. Please show restraint.
In closing, thank you for your continued support of the Storm Grove Middle School Tennis Program. Our next scheduled practice is Weds, April 10. Our next match is scheduled for Saturday, April 13th, at the Vero Beach Tennis Club (Timber Ridge) on Oslo Road, between Old Dixie and 20th Avenue.
Please check back before then to see if there have been any updates.
Respectfully,
Coach Daugherty
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