The Storm Grove Tennis Team ended their season on a high note at the Indian River County Middle School Tennis Tournament held at The Boulevard Tennis Club on May 7th. Out of six divisions (Boys and Girls Advanced, Intermediate, and Beginner Levels), the Stingrays had three champions and one finalist.
The Stingrays won both of the Advanced divisions. Winning in the Boys Advanced Division was Sam Weinstein. Sam won in epic fashion, defeating Gifford's top player 7-6 (10-8 in a tiebreaker). Madelaine Rhodes cruised to victory in the Girls Advanced Division, defeating Gifford's top player, 6-3 in the final.
In the Intermediate Boys Final, it was Storm Grove against Storm Grove. Kathan Patel won the championship defeating Robby Haven in the final, 6-3.
Though these four athletes took home the hardware, the rest of the Stingray tennis team deserves praise for the great sportsmanship and the effort that they displayed throughout the tournament and throughout the season. These players include Mary Bennett (who came within one point of finishing in second place in the Girls Advanced Division), Chris Neira, Nicholas O'Neill, Krish Patel, Sarah Wolf, Evan McLeod, Justin Land, Olivia Yack, Isa Flores, Laura Stein, and Moises Hernandez.
Mary Bennett deserves special recognition for finishing the dual match season undefeated.
Congratulations Stingrays, on your successful season. We are all very proud of you.
Sincerely,
Coach Daugherty
