After the blood, sweat, and tears of her first-round singles match, Madison Buehrle came off the courts with only words of praise for her victorious opponent. Madison was a model of sportsmanship. She then set her sites on a win in the doubles competition to be held the next week. But, Madison had to pull out of the tournament because of an accident. She received 31 sutures in her leg while helping other children at kneeboard practice. Madison, you have become an inspiration and winner to all of us!
Pat Hacker (right) presents the Junior Tournament Sportsmanship Award to Madison Buehrle (left).
January 21, 2006
Junior Tennis Stars Shine In Tourney
The tennis courts were bursting with young talent on June 20th and 27th during the annual LSL Junior Tennis Tournament. Sixty children, ages 6 to 16 participated in the doubles competition and 36 participated in the singles competition during the two-day event. Every child went home with a medal or trophy. Many thanks to the following volunteers who made the tournament a success: Julie Gordon, Lisa Hamilton, Molly Jones, Ken Hacker, Vivek Furtado, Riki Brown, Kurt Silberberg, Pat Silberberg, Megan Hollenbeck, Chris Hollenbeck, Kathy Klepser, Ed Stengel, Reed McFatridge, Kara Flynn, Ryan Grass, Sue Ware and Stephen Ware.
Below are the first and second place finishers in each of the three age divisions for the singles and doubles competition.
Thanks to tournament sponsors: LSL Mother's Club and Martin Trophy.
Singles 13 and Over Division: Second Place: Nick Dawson; First Place: Christopher Furtado.
Singles 10 to 12 Division: Second Place: Conner Bunch; First Place: Pat Silberberg.
Doubles 10 to 12 Year Old Division: First Place: Conner Bunch and Austin Flynn; Second Place: Alex Hagan and Ian Barr.
Doubles 13 and Over Division: First Place: Christopher Furtado and Tim O'Shea; Second Place: Bryan Ashley and Kevin Ashley.
Singles 6 to 9 Year Old Division: First Place: Ben Lucas; Second Place: Hunter Park.
Doubles 6 to 9 Year Old Division: First Place: Ben Lucas and Parker Bunch; Second Place: Mark Teetor and Hunter Park.
