EHS Tennis team celebrates its seniors
Published 3:24 pm Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Ron Marvel/Star Correspondent The EHS Tennis Team Seniors were recognized before their match with University High (from left to right: Zach Bates, Karie Merritt, Maylie Stout, Sophie Elliot, Bailee Vanhuss, Gracie Kirsch, and team manager Daniel McAuley).
Ron Marvel/Star Correspondent Bailee VanHuss waits for the serve during her doubles match.
Ron Marvel/Star Correspondent Karie Merritt tosses the ball up for a serve.
Ron Marvel/Star Correspondent Maylie Stout runs across the court to return a shot for a point.
Ron Marvel/Star Correspondent Gracie Kirsch looks to return a volley in her doubles match.
Ron Marvel/Star Correspondent Madelyn Stanberry sprints up to a ball that drops over the net.
Ron Marvel/Star Correspondent Dhilan Patel puts his whole body into his serve.
Ron Marvel/Star Correspondent Zach Bates rushes the net in anticipation of a short return.
Ron Marvel/Star Correspondent Anderson Hallman returns a ball near the back court early in the match.
Ron Marvel/Star Correspondent Hudson Smith uses his length to push the ball back over the net.
Ron Marvel/Star Correspondent Sophie Elliot uses both hands for leverage and power in her return.
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By Ron Marvel
Star Correspondent
Monday night, Elizabethton High School took a moment before their match against University High to recognize their six seniors. Among the girls were Karie Merritt, Bailee Vanhuss, Maylie Stout, Sophie Elliot, and Gracie Kirsch. On the boys’ side, seniors Zach Bates and team manager Daniel McAuley were acknowledged. Coach Leann Click first commended them for their diligence and hard work, presenting each with a gift bag. Coach Click also highlighted the seniors’ contributions to the program, stating, “Five of my top six players are seniors, so we are going to miss them. They have committed to improving, and they have done a great job this year, and we have had a lot of fun.” The Cyclones currently stand at 3-3 on the season, an accomplishment given their conference competition, which includes Tennessee High, Science Hill, and Dobyns-Bennett. “We are fourth in the conference right now, a conference that includes a State Champion on the girls’ side in Science Hill,” Click added. The Elizabethton team has performed well out of conference this year, including a significant boys’ team win over Greeneville.
As for the match itself, Elizabethton fell to University High, with both teams losing by a score of 7-2. Individual results are listed below:
Girls Singles:
- Lilly Medford vs. Maylie Stout: 8-3 loss
- Jordin Havert vs. Karie Merritt: 8-3 loss
- Kaylee DeGermco vs. Bailee Vanhuss: 8-3 loss
- Sophia Villanervo vs. Sophie Elliot: 8-1 loss
- Priya Lewis vs. Gracie Kirsch: 8-4 loss
- Madelyn Stanberry vs. Danielle Thomas: 8-3 win
Girls Doubles:
- Kirsch and Stout: 0-8 loss
- Merritt and Van Huss: 4-8 loss
- Elliot and Stanberry: 8-2 win
Boys Singles:
- Kirrill Hratusko vs. Anderson Hallman: 8-1 win
- Graham Medford vs. Hudson Smith: 8-2 win
- Brady Weems vs. Dhilan Patel: 8-2 win
- Gavin Olsen vs. Elijah Laney: 8-3 win
- Tyler Degarmo vs. Josh Mindemann: 8-2 win
- Zach Bates vs. Swink Hutchinson: 8-4 win
Boys Doubles:
- Hallman and Smith: 0-8 loss
- Patel and Bates: 3-8 loss
- Mindemann: 8-3 win
After the match, Coach Click discussed her expectations for the squad as the District Tournament approaches, stating, “In doubles play, we have to help more at the net and have better communication. In singles, we have to play better shots and work on better placement, not just to rally but to win the point.”
