Lincoln-Way Youth Tennis Tournament Draws Some of Area's Best

Approximately 50 of the area's best high school and junior high school tennis players competed recently in the 3rd Annual Lincoln-Way Youth Tennis Tournament at Lincoln-Way North High School.

Medals were awarded to the top five in each division.

“Congratulations to all participants for their on-court effort and sportsmanship,” said Lincoln-Way North teacher/tennis coach Wes Cooley, who organized the tournament with Lincoln-Way North coach Mike Bacon.

Nearly 100 matches were completed during the three-day event, which pitted students from Lincoln-Way Central, Lincoln-Way East, Lincoln-Way North, Lincoln-Way West and Providence, among a few other high schools. Among those participating in the junior high division were students from Hickory Creek, Summit Hill and Mokena Junior High School.

“This tournament provides a way for the students to compete without the pressure of the tennis season,” Cooley said.

While Lincoln-Way North hosted the tournament and a majority of matches were played there, juniors and seniors played matches one day at Lincoln-Way East.

As the tournament continues to grow, organizers hope some day to fill all 40 courts at the four Lincoln-Way high schools.

The 2011 champions and runner-ups:

• Girls JR/SR singles: Rachel Casey (LWE) def. Jessica Kraut (LWE) 4-6, 7-5, (10-8)
• Boys JR/SR singles: Ty Scaletta (LWE) def. Scott Stolarz (LWN) 6-1, 6-0
• Girls FR/SO singles: Andie Doyle (LWE) def. Bianca Galassini (Summit Hill) 6-2, 7-6 (6)
• Boys FR/SO singles: Tom Emola (LWE) def. Austin Wabi (Andrew) 6-2, 6-0
• Girls 6th-8th singles: Meg Witt (Summit Hill) def. Kassidy Champlin (Summit Hill) 7-5, 7-5
• Boys 6th-8th singles: Tom Wrigley (Hickory Creek) def. Bobby Gilman (Mokena) 6-1, 6-3
• Girls JR/SR doubles: Jessica Kraut/Rachel Casey (LWE) def.  Jenn Bechtold/Randi Slager (LWN) 6-4, 6-3
• Boys JR/SR doubles: Ty Scaletta/Patrick Walsh (LWE) def. Steve Adamitus/Danny Cesario (LWE) 6-0, 4-6, (10-7)
• Girls FR/SO doubles: Stefanie Hunniford/Andie Doyle (LWE) def. Bianca Galassini/Melissa Owens (Summit Hill/LWN) 6-4, 3-6, (10-6)
• Boys FR/SO doubles: Austin Wabi/Patrick Murday (Andrew/Marian Catholic) def. Robbie Watson/Nick Wilko (Providence/St. Ignatius) 6-1, 7-6 (3)
• Boys 6th-8th doubles: Tom Wrigley/Jonathan Thomas (Hickory Creek) def. Alex Greer/Greg Anderson (Summit Hill) 6-0, 6-0

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