Hello to all Lady Tiger Tennis
fans!
You’re hearing from an excited
coach tonight. I am so excited for the girls. They got the taste of winning at
the Varsity level, and it was so sweet. The Junior Varsity is undefeated at
3-0. It’s just getting better. Well we are officially half way through our season
(haha) but it still feels more like we are just getting started. I am
encouraging the girls to stay mentally tough, as we have a lot to accomplish in
four short weeks. Our conference season started tonight, so we are 1-0 both
Varsity and JV. Hamilton Heights is a conference match as well, tomorrow.
Thanks for all the parent/grandparent support tonight. I know it means a lot to
the girls when we can make it. On to the match recaps!
Emily Harshman played a nice
player tonight. Once she focused in, cut down on errors, and hit high
percentage shots, the match was hers. 7-5, 6-2 was the final score!
Alexis Hungate played an
opponent that was a backboard. I was proud of Ali for being aggressive with
that kind of opponent, taking the net, and really putting her volleys away. Ali
spent a lot of time working on that in the off season, and it paid off. Score-
6-2, 6-1.
Megan Floyd stepped in to
Varsity play for the first time in her high school tennis career. Although she
didn’t get the win, I think she learned a lot about what it takes to get to
that next level. Getting out of no-man’s land and using your whole body into
your shots. I am proud of her effort and good attitude. Score- 3-6, 2-6.
Sydney Wells and Madison Wells
blanked their opponents 6-0, 6-0. It tells a lot about their ability to put the
pedal to the metal and not let up. Even good players still have let downs, but
I didn’t really see any out of these two tonight.
In the same fashion, number two
doubles, Gabriella Matly and Erica Plutat shut out their opponent 6-0, 6-0. It
was exciting to watch these two get their first win together. I thought net
play improved, as did their communication! Varsity Record is 1-2. Conference
Record is 1-0.
Junior Varsity scores:
Dulce Amayun at 1 Singles-
8-0 Wow, what an improvement I have seen out of Dulce this
year. She is learning how to temper the power she has with control. I enjoy
watching her intense nature on the court.
Jenna Miller at 2 Singles-
8-1 Jenna transitioned nicely into
singles tonight. She found her placement on the court and had nice rallies. I
think she is getting any first couple match jitters out of the way and is
coming out strong.
Marlee Thomas at 3 Singles-
8-2 Marlee is a born singles player. The hustle on the court is awesome.
Her forehand is improving leaps and bounds and her backhand is following more
slowly, but will get there.
Kaley Hopper and Rachel Baker at
1 Doubles- 8-2 These two continue to impress me. Both are so positive and
encouraging to each other. They also challenge one another to get better. It is
fun to watch both of them develop. Communication is a huge plus for both of
them.
Lydia Wallace and Brooke Hardin
at 2 Doubles-
8-3 The
two of them stepped into regular J/V play tonight and came out with a win. I
see strong potential in both of them, as they continue to figure the
fundamentals out. Serves are much improved and groundstrokes are getting there.
They work very well together, and show how badly they want to get the win for
their team!
Anna Ortmann and Addison Morgan
at Exhibition Doubles- 6-3 These two came
out ready to fight tonight. Anna’s serves are really coming along and I saw
Addison looking dynamite at the net. These two freshman are going to be a force
to be reckoned with in the not too distant future!
Junior Varsity Record 3-0
Conference Record 1-0
We missed Georgia Williamson and
Kady Whitehead, who were both out due to illness. Get better quickly ladies!
Thanks to Coach Woods, Coach
Bousum and manager Ethan for all your work too! It was also awesome to see
Coach Bobby out for the first time tonight. Bobby Mize was my assistant coach
in high school, and I invite him out each season to help out once it warms up!
We appreciate his willingness to volunteer his time.
Until tomorrow (STAY AWAY
RAIN!!!!)
Coach Kristine Miller J
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