Cougars fall to JM on a fridged afternoon!

The Boy's played well as the cold temperatures and damp weather settled in. Dylan was the lone win in the singles matches and Andrew and Scott played tough matches against two of the districts better players. In doubles Cole and Dylan played an awesome match to defeate their opponent in a tie breaker 7-2!!

Results:
Singles:
1. Andrew lost 8 - 5
2. Scott lost 8-5
3. Marcus lost 8 - 3
4. Troy lost 8 - 1
5. Cole lost 8 - 0
6. Dylan won 8 - 5
Doubles:
1. Andrew and Scott lost 8 - 2
2. Marcus and Troy lost 8 - 0
3. Cole and Dylan won 9-8 (7-2)

Courtland will host King George on Tuesday, April 5

Week of April 4

The rest of this week

Thursday - James Monroe (Away) leave at 2:45 meet in Commons at 2:30. Wear white shirts. That is if the weather does not rain us out.

Friday - Practice

Week of April 4

Monday - Practice

Tuesday - King George (Home) wear blue shirts

Wednesday - Practice

Thursday - Eastern View (Home) wear blue shirts

Friday - NO PRACTICE

After this week we have 5 of the last 7 matches away.

Courtland/Caroline come down to the final match

The Cougars put up a valent effort falling 5-4 to visiting Caroline. The final doubles match of the day was the deciding match in which Cole and Dylan fought until the end of the 11 - 9 match. Highlights in Singles were Andrew, Scott and Marcus who all won and the Doubles team of Andrew and Scott which added the fourth point. Singles

1. 1. Andrew won 10-0.


2. 2. Scott won 10-1.


3. 3. Marcus won 10 - 8.


4. 4. Troy lost 10-6.


5. 5. Cole lost 10 - 3


6. 6. Dylan lost 10 - 2

Doubles:

1. 1. Andrew & Scott won 10-1.


2. 2. Marcus and Troy lost 10 - 7


3. 3. Cole and Dylan lost 11-9

Courtland will travel to James Monroe on Thursday, March 31

Week of March 28

1. Monday - Practice


2. Tuesday - Caroline (Home) Blue Shirts


3. Wednesday - Practice


4. Thursday - James Monroe (Away) White Shirts


5. Friday - Practice

Cougars fall in a VERY close match

The Courgars lost 7-2 to Chancellor but the score doesn't tell the story. Six of the nine matches were won by 3 games or less!!! This match could have went either way!! Scott and Marcus both won their singles matches.

Results:
Singles
1. Andrew lost 10-1
2. Scott won 10-0
3. Marcus won 10-3
4. Troy lost 10-7
5. Cole lost 11-10(7-0)
6. Dylan lost 10-7
Doubles:
1. Andrew and Scott lost 11-9
2. Marcus and Troy lost 10-7
3. Cole and Dylan lost 11-9

A quick look ahead to next week:
Monday - Practice
Tuesday - Home against King George (Blue shirts)

Cougars roll over Knights

The Cougars earned their first victory of the season by shutting out visiting Spotsylvania 9-0. Andrew, Scott, Marcus and Troy dominate their opponent either by shutting them out or only losing 1 game. Cole played a solid match to knock off his opponent 10-4 and Dylan played an up and down marathon match and finally pull it out 11-9. Great job guys!!!

Cougars 1-3 (1-1)

Singles:
1. Andrew won 10-1
2. Scott won 10-0
3. Marcus won 10-0
4. Troy won 10-1
5. Cole won 10-4
6. Dylan won 11-9
Doubles:
1. Andrew and Scott won 10-0
2. Marcus and Troy won 10-2
3. Cole and Dylan won 10-7

We will travel to Chancellor on Thursday, March 24 after pictures!!! Wear blue for pictures and white for the match. Remember NO practice tomorrow(Wednesday, March 23)

Cougars fall to Massaponax in rain shortened match

The boy's fell 6-2 today against Massaponax High School as the rain shortened the match. Highlights were Andrew shutting out his opponent and Marcus getting his first varsity win in a marathon match that ended 11-9!
Record 0-3 (0-1)
Results
Singles:
1. Andrew won 10-0
2. Scott lost 10-6
3. Marcus won 11 -9
4. Troy lost 10- 0
5. Cole lost 10-1
6. Dylan lost 10-0

Doubles:
1. Andrew & Scott did not finishes because of the rain 4-3
2. Marcus & Troy lost 10-0
3.Cole & Dylan lost 10-1

We play Spotsylvania tomorrow, wear blue!!!

Week of March 21st

Monday - Massaponax (Home) wear your white shirt
Tuesday - Spotsylvania (Home) wear your blue shirt
Wednesday - Practice
Thursday - Away match at Chancellor and Picture Day(blue shirt for pictures, white for match). Meet in the commons at 2:30 for pictures and we will leave at 3:00
Friday - No Practice - Student Holiday

Look ahead... week of March 28
Monday - Practice
Tuesday - Caroline (Home)
Wednesday - Practice
Thursday - James Monroe (Away) (Meet in the Commons at 2:30)
Friday - Practice

Cougars lose District opener to Culpeper

The boy's fell 6-3 today against Culpeper High School. Our next match will be Monday, March 21 against Massaponax at home. Practice tomorrow 3:00-5:30

Record 0-2 (0-1)

Singles:
1. Andrew won 10-6
2. Scott won 10-6
3. Marcus lost 10 -3
4. Troy lost 10-1
5. Cole lost 10-0
6. Dylan lost 10-1

Doubles:
1. Andrew & Scott won 10-2
2. Marcus & Cole lost 10-1
3. Dylan & Sean lost 10-1

Cougars fall to Non-District opponent

Riverbend defeated Courtland 9-0 in the Cougars first match of the season. This was a Non-District match and was a test to see where we are in the beginning of the season. They are a strong AAA school. We have some work to do but some good things came from the match that we will build on for our next one!!!

Singles:
1. Andrew lost 10-4
2. Scott lost 10-6
3. Marcus lost 10 -0
4. Miguel lost 10-0
5. Troy lost 10-0
6. Cole lost 10-0

Doubles:
1. Andrew & Scott lost 10-4
2. Marcus & Miguel lost 10-1
3. Troy & Cole 10-1

The Cougars will now host Culpeper Thursday, March 17 to open up district play. This is the match that matters!!!!

Change in schedule!!!

I was notified last night that the Thursday, March 17 match at Culpeper will now be a home match!!!! April 12 we will travel to Culpeper!!! Please make note of that on you schedules.

Reminder

Just a reminder that Monday we will have our first home match. It begins at 4:00 if your parents or friends want to watch (but you need to be there by 3:00) . Then at 7:00 there is an information night for you and your parents to hear about the tennis program and we will collect athletic fees. Please make sure your parents know!!!

Wear a white shirt Monday in case our shirts are not in.

Thanks Sean for getting signed in!!! Who's next???

Week of March 14

Monday - First Match against Riverbend (Home) Matches begin at 4:00 so let you parents, family and friends know.
Tuesday - Practice
Wednesday - Practice
Thursday - Away match at Culpeper (We will leave Courtland at 2:45, meet in the commons at 2:30 and bring some $$ as we may stop and get something to eat on the way home.)
Friday - Practice

Look ahead... a busy week!!!
Monday - Home match against Massaponax
Tuesday - Home match against Spotsylvania
Wednesday - Practice
Thursday - Pictures at 2:30 - Away match at Chancellor (We will leave after pictures around 3:00)
Friday - Practice

2011 Seedings to start the season

1. Andrew
2. Scott
3. Marcus
4. Miguel
5. Cole
6. Dylan
7. Austin
8. Sean
9. Troy

Remember to challenge when possible. The more you play the more you will improve!!

Week of March 7th

Monday - Practice (Groundstrokes and servers) - Singles
Tuesday - Practice (Volleys, overheads, serves) - Singles and Doubles
Wednesday - Practice (Groundstrokes and serves - footwork drills)
Thursday - No Practice (Play on your own if possible)
Friday - No Practice (Play on your own if possible)

Look ahead....Week of March 14th

Monday - First match @ Home vs Riverbend - Parent Information Night 7:00
Tuesday - Practice
Wednesday - Practice
Thursday - First District Match @ Culpeper (Leave Courtland @ 2:45)
Friday - Practice