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By Miguel Sesmas
Tennis season has come to an end and with it some great highlights. The year ended with athletes having many achievements and accomplishments.
Throughout the year, the tennis teams have exceeded our expectations and continue to do so.
“This season has been very successful in terms of tournament finishes.” Head Tennis coach, Timothy Kromer said.
The JV team finished with 17 medals in 6 tournaments this Spring, including multiple first, second, and third place finishes. The JV team also finished first as a team at the Arlington HS Tournament on March 10, and the JV Boys team finished second as a team at the District 5-5A tournament.
The Varsity team finished with 12 medals in six tournaments this Spring, including multiple first, second, and third-place finishes. The Varsity team finished second as a team in the Arlington HS Tournament on March 10.
“I tell my players this all the time - winning is awesome (and I love to win and see them win), but at the end of the day I want them to go out and compete.” Kromer said.
During the season, two players stood out amongst the crowd; Logan Johnston and Lindsey Farris. The mixed doubles team finished third at the District 5-A Tournament qualifying them as alternates for Regionals. The duo competed against 32 other teams and placed first at the Arlington tournament.
“My only goal for tennis was to leave an impact on the program and lead the team however I could.” Johnston said.
Even with all these accomplishments, Kromer and Coach Daniel Richey always put their athlete's academics above all else. Richey and Kromer hold their players to a high standard when it comes to grades, timeliness to classes and practice, and how they behave in and out of the classroom.
“When my players graduate and leave my tennis program I want to know that I did what I could to help these young men and women be prepared for life outside of high school and to have (hopefully) built better habits that will help them be successful in life.” Kromer said.