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SILVERMAN SPEARHEADS NEW GIRLS TENNIS PROGRAM AT GIRARD

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GIRARD OH- Girard is getting a shiny new toy in its chest of sports, and it’s coming in the form of girls tennis. Girard is starting up its new program this fall headed up by JJ Silverman who will serve as the head coach of the girls tennis team. Silverman works as the Girard school system as a student resource officer and when a family member came into the district needing an avenue to drive her passion for tennis, JJ stepped up. Wanting to give her and anyone else in Girard who wanted it the full high school athlete experience JJ got the Girard Tennis ball rolling.  To his surprise many girls showed interest in picking up the new sport. More than enough to fill a quality team.

Now the focus is getting the girls that will fill the roster things they’ll need to succeed. Whether that be a court to call home, or any equipment a new tennis player might need Silverman is focused on making it a reality. The community has already shown how much they are willing to back him and the girls.  It’s what makes Girard such a special place, and why even though he’s a Liberty Leopard graduate JJ can still call Girard a home.

Technically the team will be a club sport for the first three years of its existence, but they will still carry a full schedule, and be eligible for the state tournament.  August 1st will mark the inaugural season of Girard girls tennis.

Silverman took the time to come on YSN’s Running Point to talk about everything that goes into starting a new program, what drove him to get the ball moving, and so much more. Check out this exclusive interview with the head coach of Girard Girls Tennis, only on YSN!

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WARRIORS DO WELL IN SECTIONALS

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MASSILLON OH-

The Warrior tennis squad traveled to Massillon today to Jackson Park for OHSAA Sectional Tournament play.  The Warriors had a nice showing with Ally Zion moving on to Thursday’s round.Results from today:

West Branch singles-Ally Zion won two matches today 6-3, 6-4 vs Alliance and 6-0, 6-2 vs Norton.  She will play Thursday against Marlington’s Elizabeth Mason.

LilyAnn Bonar won two matches today against Coventry 6-0, 6-0 and Claymont 6-1, 6-2 before losing her 3rd match to Canton Christian 4-6, 4-6.

Autumn Johnston lost her first match to Canton South 6-7 (4-6), 2-6.

In doubles action: Kate Slutz and Niah Muniz defeated Orville 6-4, 5-7, 11-9 and then lost to Canton South 4-6, 2-6.

Sophia McDonald and Iris Shofroth lost to Norton 6-0, 6-0.

*Contributed By Ryan Wolf at wbathletics.org

TIGERS TENNIS TRIUMPHED OVER JFK

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HIWKAND OH- The Howland girls tennis team found a ton of success Tuesday night as they took down Warren JFK 4-1.

RESULTS:

1st Singles – Halina Bakeris (H) defeated Ella Parry (J) 6-1 6-4
2nd Singles – Rylie Homa (H) defeated Sadie Moore (J) 6-0 6-0
3rd Singles – Hannah Williams (J) defeated Natalie Summers (H) 6-6 (7-4) 2-6 10-7
1st Doubles – Gianna Carbone/Ariana Malvasi (H) defeated Sami Berzonsk/Ava Schlosser (J) 6-0 6-0
2nd Doubles – Sydney Votino/Kaycie Bell (H) defeated Katie Plizga/Alexa Szykulski (J) 6-0 6-0
Howland gets right back on the court Wednesday host Padua. First serve set for 4:30.

BEAVERS START RIVALRY WEEK OFF WITH A SWEEP

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EAST LIVERPOOL OH-The Beaver Local Girls Tennis team had little trouble with rival East Liverpool winning 4-0 on Saturday.  Kara Wain made quick work of Zita Blesdel 6-0, 6-0, then Addi Mobley followed up with a 6-1, 6-4 victory of Elise Montgomery.  Rounding out singles play was Kennedy Wilkes with a 6-0, 6-4 victory over Kailynn Kirby.

The girls did not slow down in doubles action as Sara Adams and Aubre West won 6-3, 6-1 over Gracie Murray and LaNease Andrews.

The girls are back in action on Tuesday at home as they take on Ursuline.

*Contributed By Josh Sigler at blathletics.org

WARRIORS REMAIN PERFECT AGAINST UNITED

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BELOIT OH- The Warrior Tennis team moved to 4-0 on the season with a 5-0 victory over United Local (1-2) Monday afternoon.

Senior Ally Zion (6-3, 6-2), along with juniors LilyAnn Bonar (7-5, 6-2) and Autumn Johnston (6-1, 6-0) each won singles matches for West Branch.

#1 doubles pair Kate Slutz and Niah Muniz were 6-1, 6-0 victors over their Eagle opponents while Sophia Muniz and Iris Shofroth earned a 6-4, 3-6, 10-6 victory in #2 doubles.

The Warriors will travel to Southeast Wednesday to take on the Pirates.  The match is scheduled to start at 4:15 PM.

*Contributed By Ryan Wolf at wbathletics.org

QUAKERS CONTINUE WIN STREAK

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SALEM OH- Salem defeated Struthers in strong 5-0 fashion on Tuesday night.

The #2 doubles tandem of Drake Harkleroad and Luke Deland had the strongest performance of the evening, winning 6-0, 6-0. Christian Chappell and Nick French remained undefeated at #1 doubles. Singles wins came from Tyler Parker, Sophie Faulenbach, and Zach Parker.

The Quakers also got JV wins from Colin Trummer, Micah Fox, Carter Sargent, and Emmit Harkleroad.

 

*Contributed By Keith Parker at salemathletics.org

SALEM TENNIS COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH KEITH PARKER

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SALEM OH- Salem tennis is off to a strong start to the season. When head coach Keith Parker took over last season, no one on the team had played competitive tennis. Now here they are with a week full of sweeps a year later. The Quakers turnaround has been dramatic, and coach Parker credits it to the hard work the team has put in in the off season.  It is hard to get better during the season, so a lot of their growth from year one to year two is behind the scenes work.

Coach Parker is also actively working to grow the program, and the sport of tennis in the community. They’ve had skills clinics in the winter with great turn out. Coming from a tennis hot bed in Indians, coach Parker knows what a great tennis community looks like.

Coach Parker took the time to come on YSN’s Running Point to talk about his squad this year. He gave Anthony Hartwig, and Ty Bartell and introduction to the tennis world. They also talk about team culture, growth of the sport, and much more. Check out episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Keith Parker.

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SALEM GETS THEIR THIRD STRAIGHT SWEEP

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BELOIT OH- The Quakers continue to roll with this week  a 5-0 win over West Branch. Their third consecutive sweep in as many days.

Tyler Parker got a strong win at #1 singles, and Sophie Faulenbach won at #3 singles. The doubles teams of Christian Chappell and Nick French and Drake Harkleroad and Luke DeLand won handily.

The best match of the night came at #2 singles, where Zach Parker battled back after losing a tough first set 6-7 (5-7) to win 6-4, 6-0.

The Quakers are now 5-1 and will host East Palestine on Monday.

*Contributed By Keith Parker at salemathletics.org

QUAKERS CONTINUE WINNING WAYS

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SALEM OH- The Quakers continued a strong start to the season with a second 5-0 win over United Wednesday.  Salem got the sweep in straight sets at all 5 positions – Nick French and Christian Chappell remained undefeated on the season after winning 6-2, 6-2 at #1 doubles. Drake Harkleroad and Luke Deland got the second doubles win, and the singles players of Tyler Parker, Zach Parker, and Sophie Faulenbach all got solid wins.

The JV squad also got wins from Micah Fox, Camron Bodine, Emmit Harkleroad, and Garrett Menough.

 

Salem stays on the courts Thursday as they take on EBC rival West Branch.

*Contributed By Keith Parker at salemathletics.org

QUAKERS LEAVE LORDSTOWN OUT TO DRY

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SALEM OH- The Salem girls tennis team earned a win over Lordstown 4-1 on Monday night. Here are the final scores:

Auburn Hamilton lost (0-6)(2-6)
Emma Hammers won (6-1)(6-1)
Maria Sargent won by forfeit
Laney Haas and Katie McFarland won (6-4)(6-0)
Lana Tonkinson and Kelly Humphreys won by forfeit

Salem stays home to host Marlington on Tuesday.

*Contributed by Christjana Vucenovic at salemathletics.org