After a competitive game with Pope John Paul II High School on Thursday, the Spring-Ford Rams Boys’ JV Tennis Team pulled out an exciting and well-deserved win. The sunshine and warm temperatures made a great day for tennis. However, the constant winds did make ball control a little more difficult. “Controlling the ball is something we definitely need to work on.” said freshman Anthony Dabbundo, with his partner Freshman Corey Gill agreeing after a tough loss of 3-8 at No. 3 doubles.
Another improvement that the team believes they need to make is their shot accuracy. As I saw myself, the boys have the power no doubt, but placement was slightly off for the day.
Still, the Rams managed a close win by beating the Panthers 3-2 with the first five JV teams. Both No. 1 and No. 5 doubles came out with a very tight match of 9-7 Spring-Ford. No. 1 doubles pair Tyler McEvoy and Jake Mathew had the most intense match of the day. The two took the lead at 2-1. However, a few mistakes let Pope John Paul slip in and gain a large lead of 6-2. Even after five losses, McEvoy and Mathew persisted and pushed through with strong cross-court shots and volleys. The pair regained momentum and quickly caught up to their oppenents, letting them win only one of the next six games. With the score 7-7, tensions were high for both teams. Continuing on their streak, McEvoy and Mathew pulled out the two wins needed to get the overall JV win. their final score 9-7.
The determination of the whole team and coaching by the dedicated Coach Reinheimer made for a successful day. Congrats to the Spring-Ford Boys JV Tennis Team on their win and here’s to the rest of the season!
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