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Tennis Comes to an End

October 30, 2007

TJ Tennis finishes another solid season.

By Keenan Moore

    The boys' tennis team completed their season on a positive note this year, having a total record of 5-4.  This year proved to be a good all around season for the boys, as they improved in all aspects of their game.  They were led by the strong effort of number one single Justin Blackburn.  This being his final year as a TJ tennis player, it proved to be an emotional season, as the Spartans brought their A game to every match.
     The number one doubles pair, PJ Sleichter and Mitch Montgomery, were both successful, as they won the majority of their matches together.  This is PJ’s third year at TJ and Mitch’s second, which means that they will be together again for another successful season next year.
     The team brought some of their best athletes to compete in the regionals competition. The people who had the chance to go to the competition were Andrew Briss and Jack Bain along with Blackburn, Sleichter, and Montgomery. While they all were not very successful in their matches, they showed great effort all the way to the end.  “I think it was a honor to just be able to go and play against all sorts of players from all different parts of the Denver area,” said Blackburn.
     The sky is the limit for the boys’ tennis team next year.  They will lose Blackburn, but number two single Robert Lampert is ready and willing to step up to the challenge.  They will have the same number one doubles combination, and will hopefully get a few new freshman on the team that are ready to work their way up to the top.
     The team will have to find a way to get past the tough teams from both George Washington and East if they want to take the City Championship next year.  The Patriots and Angels have always found a way to beat the Spartans, as they are a combined 0-7 against the two teams over the past two years.  There is no way to decide how they will step up in the future, but there is only good hopes for the team as they look forward to another season next fall.  The boys are always ready for a challenge and there are limitless possibilities for them next season.

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Written by Keenan Moore · Filed Under Headlines, Sports, Volleyball