L-W North and East Hosted a Youth Tennis Tournament

Lincoln-Way North and East hosted their fifth annual Lincoln-Way Youth Tennis Tournament this month.

Thirty athletes living within the Lincoln-Way District 210 boundaries participated in the two-day tournament held at Lincoln-Way North High School on Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6. Ten of the athletes also played in the inaugural June tournament that was hosted at Lincoln-Way West this year under the direction of Karla Horn, Lincoln-Way West head tennis coach, and Sue Schneider, Lincoln-Way Central head tennis coach.

“We had great weather this year for the July tournament. Last year we dealt with the heat and several years ago it was rain,” noted Wes Cooley, head North tennis coach and tournament director.

Competitive categories included: 11-12 Grade Boys Singles; 9-10 Grade Boys Singles; 6-8 Grade Boys Singles;11-12 Grade Girls Singles; 9-10 Grade Girls Singles; 6-8 Grade Girls Singles; 11-12 Grade Boys Doubles; 9-10 Grade Boys Doubles; 6-8 Grade Boys Doubles; and 9-12 Grade Girls Doubles.

“I was really impressed with the camaraderie that was displayed amongst the participants and spectators as the Lincoln-Way tennis community got together. Many of these tennis families see each other throughout the year at various indoor facilities, and this tournament is a way to foster these cross community relationships during the summer,” said Cooley.

Winning first place in the 11-12 Grade Boys Singles was: Lucas Puskaric, East; second place went to Josh Ingalls, Central; and 3rd place was earned by Ryan Neiheisel, West.

Winning first place in the 11-12 Grade Girls Singles was: Hope Ritter, East; placing second was Nina Heidkamp, East; third place was earned by Annelise Wilp, North; fourth place was Kassidy Champlin, North; fifth place was earned by Meg Witt, North; and sixth place went to Alexandra Doyle, East.

Winning first place in 9-10 Grade Boys Doubles were: Matt Zuccato, East and Bobby Gilman, East; second place went to Alex Greer, North and Greg Anderson, North.

Winning first place in the 9-12 Grade Girls Doubles were: Sam Pietruszynski, North, and Meg Witt, North; second place went to Kassidy Champlin, North and Kelsey Browning, North; third place was earned by Stefanie Hunniford, East, and Alexandra Doyle, East; fourth place went to Hope Ritter, East and Annelise Wilp, North; fifth place went to Stephanie Garoufalis and Julia Adduce; sixth place went to Abby Peterson, North and Jill Allen, North.

“It was another successful year. Everyone involved showed the highest levels of sportsmanship. All of the Lincoln-Way tennis coaches are committed to providing these types of fun and competitive tennis experiences to our community. Congratulations to all participants,” stated Cooley.