The Bluffton Smashers from our Beaufort County 18-and-under league won the Junior Team Tennis State Championships at Camden on July 14!
And .. the Bluffton Badkatz (2019 winners) took second!
Next stop: USTA Southern Junior Team Tennis Sectional Championships, Aug. 9-11, Rome GA
“I like playing JTT because the matches are exciting and the competition is good. It is fun to come together with my teammates while improving my tennis game.”
“My favorite part was the player party. We got to hang out with each other all weekend. I like it better than tournaments because you get to cheer for each other, and it’s more upbeat. I played a little better knowing I had a team cheering for me.”
“My favorite part of JTT was the team!!! We all had fun together and we all had something in common: tennis! We played together and cheered each other on! The player’s party was awesome too!”
“The thing that I like most about team tennis is that you are always surrounded by your team that is supportive when you lose a point and ecstatic when you win. If nations could play tennis together there would be no war.”
“Really liked playing boys doubles and mixed doubles because of the relaxed, fun atmosphere.”
“USTA singles matches have a lot of pressure on them and JTT doubles was a nice change of pace. Loved the player’s party too.”
Winners: Bluffton Smashers
Pictured (left to right) are Casey Hoogenboom, Sam Trask, Gianna Wilson, Coach Tim Keller, Cypress Daniel, Caitlyn Jackson, Harrison Arnolt.
Back row: Coach Larry Beckler, Liam Beckler, JP White, Drew Rukavina, Brent Geist, Alex Ruckno, Thor Pullon. Front: Danielita Sylvan, Grace Saari, Blythe Tarleton, Sayge LaRocco, Margaret Zendzian
