The boys' tennis team finished last week with a trip to South Oldham to take on the Dragons Friday night.  Gray Thurstone at #1 singles had a hard-fought battle with one of the state's top talents, going down 6-4; 6-3.. Jamie Anderson at #2 singles remained undefeated this season by thoroughly frustrating his opponent, who at one point was heard screaming "He's making me play like a 12 year old!"  Jamie's steady play forced error after error in his 6-4; 6-3 win. Graham Cote had an up-and-down physical and mental battle at #3 singles.  After dropping the first, Graham stormed back to win the second and led in the 3rd set tiebreaker before going down 6-2; 3-6; 10-8. Nick Scarfe and Ben Weaver at #1 doubles displayed improvement and played well together in their 6-1; 6-0 loss. Matthew Siciliano and Andrew Thurstone at #2 doubles showed signs of creating and seizing opportunities but lost 6-2; 6-2. Tanner Dehler at #4 singles and  Angus Middleton and Alan Zeigler at #3 doubles went down in spirited efforts 8-1 and 8-3 respectively.  

After a rainout on Monday, the boys were back in action Tuesday at home against Ballard.  Gray Thurstone continued his gauntlet through some of the best tennis players in the state  unfortunately losing 6-4; 6-2.  Jamie Anderson kept his unbeaten #2 singles record intact as he put together some great tennis to win 6-2; 6-4.  Ben Weaver, at  # 3 singles, tried everything he had but couldn't come through in his 6-1; 6-1 defeat.  Cole Von Feldt/Graham Cote went down 6-1; 6-0 at #1 doubles.  Andrew Thurstone/Matthew Siciliano, at # 2 doubles, are putting the pieces together as they lost the 1st set, fought back to win the 2nd, and then lost the tiebreaker in a 2-6; 3-6; 1-0 (10-4) loss.   Ethan Mackin, Nick Scarfe and Carter Wooton all won at # 4, 5, and 6 singles.  7th graders Tanner Dehler and Angus Middleton were able to get in a spirited and competitive set against each other.  Angus was able to win in a hard-fought tie-break set 7-6 (7-1).

The girls' team traveled to Ballard to face the Bruins on Tuesday afternoon.  Eva Borders at #1 singles pulled out a hard-fought first set 7-5 before running away with the second set 6-1.  Lily Tierney faced a tough opponent at #2, losing 6-1; 6-0 but taking away some valuable lessons about her game.  Lucy Lv played one of her best matches this year, losing 6-2;6-3.  Emma Boland and Talia Blue made their debut at #1 doubles, playing hard but losing 6-1; 6-2.  They competed well and will win that kind of match very soon.  Shelly Lancaster and Esme Tyler lost their first set 6-1, but learned from their mistakes and came back to almost take the second set, eventually losing in a tie-breaker 7-5.  The second was the best set they have played up to this point.  Anna Finkelstein and Rose Gilbert also did well today, losing a hard fought match 8-3.  Lastly, alone and in the cold sun, the team of Mary Claire Duncan and Meredith Fleming won their match 8-2.

On Wednesday, the girls continued their road trip, heading to Central Park to take on Presentation.  It was a beautiful day that ended with great results as they pulled out the victory 3-2.  Eva Borders won her #1 singles match convincingly, 6-0l 6-1.  Lucy Lv in her first appearance at #2 singles fought hard but fell to a strong opponent 6-1; 6-0.  Lily Tierney at #3 singles won her match 6-2; 6-0, giving us a 2-1 lead.  Anna Finklestein played well at #4 singles but lost 6-3;6-3 after a marathon match.  In doubles action, Shelly Lancaster and Esme Tyler played their best match yet at #1 doubles, eventually losing to a well-oiled opposing team 7-5; 6-2.  Talia Blue and Emma Boland were able to defeat their #2 doubles opponent 6-4; 6-2 with their usual good humor.  They have so much fun on the court that I don't think the other team minds losing to them.  Our #3 doubles team of Mary Claire Duncan and Meredith Fleming dominated the opposing team, cruising to victory 8-0.

Thursday, April 24th - MOJITO MAMAS

6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

The ever-popular SFS fundraiser for the "moms" at St, Francis is quickly coming up. Mojito Mamas is being hosted by Beverly Lancaster this year and we already have 35 of the 50 tickets sold. Tickets are $50 each. If you would like to join us that evening, please contact Emily Carter-Essex today!

 

 

Thursday, May 1st - PEGASUS PARADE

The Pegasus Parade is May 1st and, as always, goes right past the Downtown Campus! 

We will have great seats, 

plus activities, tailgating, indoor 

restrooms and so much more!  Get your tickets today before they sell out!!

 

CLICK HERE FOR TICKET ORDER FORM

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