Brisk temps and overcast skies prevailed as the Wyverns tennis teams played host to Moore High School at Crescent Hill Park on Tuesday afternoon.  Moore's numbers were down and experience level low, which gave us an opportunity to see what our new young Wyverns could do.  Matthew Siciliano '17, at #1 singles, had a methodical 6-0, 6-0 win with relentless play and a well-thought-out game plan. Carter Wooten '17, at #2 singles, stayed composed and focused while displaying steady strokes and great court coverage in his 6-1, 6-0 victory. 8th grader Tanner Dehler and 7th grader Angus Middleton, at #1 doubles, showed solid returns and well-placed serves in their dominant 6-0, 6-0 win. We are proud of the efforts of our underclassmen! When given the opportunity to play, they have stepped up and met the challenges with poise.

 

The girls also took the court in a three-game match, easily dispatching the Mustangs.  Lily Tierney '15 blew past her opponent in #1 singles, 6-0, 6-0.  Lucy Lv '16 played #2 singles and swept her opponent in 6-0, 6-0 fashion as well.  Talia Blue '17 and Emma Boland '17 continued their strong start to the season and completed the shutout 6-0, 6-0.

 

The girls were back in action on Thursday afternoon against Waggener.  The Wyverns came in with a 3-0 overall record this season and looked to extend it.  Lily Tierney started the day off at #1 singles.  After dropping the first set 1-6, she came back strong to capture the second set and tiebreaker 6-4, 10-8.  Esme Tyler '16 and 8th grader Shelly Lancaster easily won at #1 doubles, 6-1, 6-1.  Gracie Jones '15 and Anna Finkelstein '15 found victory in their first-ever doubles match together, 6-3, 6-1.  The Wyverns left with the victory and moved to their record to 4-0 overall.  

 

Jamie Anderson '15 and Cole Von Feldt '14 embraced the role of assistant coaches as they helped guide and encourage their underclass teammates to a 4-0 win over Waggener.  The atmosphere was electric as our Wyverns received roars and cheers of motivation from the intense crowd of supporters.

 

Ben Weaver '16 at #1 singles was quite steady with his groundstrokes and serve in his dominant 6-0, 6-0 win.  Ethan Mackin '17, playing #2 singles, showed good court coverage and even better decision-making with his ground game in a 6-3, 6-2 win.  Matthew Siciliano and Andrew Thurstone '17 teamed to play #1 doubles and gelled together as a good one-two punch in a tight 6-2, 6-4 win.  Angus Middleton and Tanner Dehler, at #2 doubles, were awesome in winning their second straight match together with well-placed serves and pinpoint returns in a 6-1, 6-0 win.

 

Upcoming Schedule

March

Friday 21         Boys JV @ Collegiate (Seneca Park) 4:00 p.m.

Friday 21         Girls vs. North Oldham 4:00 p.m.

Saturday 22     Boys vs. Lexington Christian @ Petersburg Park 10:00 a.m.

Monday 24       Boys/Girls vs. Jeffersontown 4:00 p.m.                               

Tuesday 25      Girls @ Ballard 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday 25      Boys vs. DeSales 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday 26 Boys/Girls vs. Fairdale 4:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events

We have some exciting news and some sad tidings to share with you.  We are very pleased to announce that Trent Apple '92, who has been teaching two sophomore Culture and Civilization classes this year, will be joining us full time next year.  Trent is a historian and attorney by training (and a St. Francis graduate) who has been a valuable addition to the faculty this year, and we are thrilled that he will be with us more next year.  

On the other side of the coin, we regretfully announce that English and Gender Studies teacher Barret Bell '02 will be leaving at the end of this school year.  Barret is following her heart and moving to Cincinnati in June to be with her partner.  We will miss her!  On a positive note, we have been absolutely inundated with incredible resumes and will begin interviewing next week.  We know we will find someone fabulous to join us in the English department next year.