Due to their performance at the district tournament a couple weeks ago, four of our boys qualified to travel to Waco and play in the state tournament this past Monday and Tuesday. Our players were Amit, Shaunak, Inigo, and Justus.

The first morning started with a 3 hour rain delay. But eventually the Waco skies cleared and the day turned quite warm. After a short warm-up the boys’ singles were able to get underway. Shaunak and Amit both went on-court at about the same time. Amit unfortunately had to face and lost to the #2 seed in the first round, but we will gladly take the experience for our talented freshman. Shaunak had more of a battle in his match but also fell in straight sets. Inigo and Justus took the court for their 1st round match about an hour later and promptly won in straight sets. In their 2nd round match Monday evening Justus and Inigo faced an a tough Tyler team. We lost the first set and fought to a 4-4 draw in the second before dropping the last two games.

While we look forward to new talent next year, we acknowledge and honor our departing seniors and the years they have dedicated to Village Tennis:

Aanchal J. (4 years, 1 district appearance)
Parin T. (4 years, 1 district appearance)
Sandhya S. (4 years)
Yash A. (4 years, 2 district appearances)
Inigo A-O. (3 years, 2 district appearances, 2 state appearances)
Justus V. (3 years,2 district appearances, 2 state appearances)
Devan S. (3 years)
Vishal P. (3 years)
Alvaro I. (3 years, 1 district appearance)
Nick D. (1 year)

We have one last scrimmage this Thursday at home vs. BISH, and this will bring to an end perhaps the best season ever for VHS Tennis. In addition for the above student-athletes, this also brings to an end some very fine, high school tennis careers.