Aledo Varsity Tennis has another strong showing at their home courts, defeating Fossil Ridge High School, winning all matches played. There were also five additional practice matches played during the meeting between the two schools that were also victories for Aledo. The team faces their final district match next week with confidence due to their district record of 5-0, and overall play at 12-3.
Very few games were given up in the doubles lines. For boys, Line 1 Jacob Heckathorn/Francois Britz won 6-0, 6-0, Line 2 Ben Kurth, Casen Freeland won 6-0, 6-1 and Line 3 Noah Nottingham/Tom Ruminsky won 6-2, 6-1. All Girls doubles were also strong finishes with Line 1 Elli Kate Bussmeir/ Sydney Byrd (6-2, 6-1), Line 2 McKinley Hayes/Lila Satterfield (6-1, 6-2) and Line 3 Eleanor Jack/Patrice Loftin (6-1, 6-0). Mixed Doubles Paxton Psencik/Natalie Nawrocki walked off court giving up just one game (6-2, 6-3).
Boys swept every singles line with Line 1 Heckathorn (8-4), Line 2 Kurth (6-0, 6-0), Line 3 Ruminsky (8-4), Line 4 Britz (6-1, 6-1), Line 5 Freeland (8-6) and Line 6 Psencik (9-7). Girls dominated each singles line with Satterfield at Line 1 (6-0, 6-1), Bussmeir at Line 2 (8-2); Byrd at Line 3 (8-0), Hayes at Line 4 (6-0, 6-0), Gracie Heydman at Line 5 (8-1) and Line 6 played by Jack (8-1).
Their next match is against Chisholm Trail and will prove to be very competitive. This match will be played at home on October 2nd at 4:00 pm and will determine the District Champion. This will also be Senior Night for graduating seniors Francois Britz, Jacob Heckathorn, Elli Kate Bussmeir, Gracie Heydman, Eleanor Jack and Patrice Loftin.