Adam Walter makes a racket on the tennis courts
Eli Shafer, Reporter
October 25, 2019
As the boys tennis season comes to an end, junior Adam Walter is the top player on the boys team. Walter’s experience playing tennis began early. “I’ve been playing [tennis] pretty much all my life. [I started] when I was two, with my dad,” Walter said. With a ranking that puts him in the ...
Boys varsity tennis advance to district playoffs
Shannon Hong, Web Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2018
The boys varsity tennis team had a strong season, ending with a 7-2 win-loss record and finishing second place in the conference behind Newport High School. Their performance qualified them for the district playoffs, where they sent nine of their top players to compete and made it to the third round....
Boys tennis racks up wins on the court
Megan Munson, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2017
Boasting a 7-4 win-loss record, the boys tennis team finished its season strong after its last game on Oct. 5. Senior captain James Peng said that throughout the season, team members continually impressed him with their focus and composure. “I was really surprised by our younger players this y...
Student athletes work hard to play hard
Julian Willnow and Kyra Bilgic
December 1, 2015
Checking the time, senior Tobin Hansen realizes that if he wants to make band roll call on time he has to win his tennis match in under two hours. With the weight of his chaotic schedule resting on his shoulders, he prepares himself for a difficult match. It is moments like this that contribute to the...
Tennis perseveres in a stacked division
Joey Matsuzawa, Sports Editor
November 13, 2015
Despite being in one of the most competitive divisions in the state, KingCo 4A, the tennis team’s strong mental game and depth of skill has kept them alive throughout the season. For the last three years, players from the KingCo 4A division have taken two of the top three spots in singles and doubles...
This month in sports: Boys Tennis
Jerrod Burright, Reporter
November 6, 2014
As the frigid air sets in and winter draws closer, the tennis team reflects over what they have accomplished. Even though the team has shared many experiences, the inevitable closing of the season is something senior Jared Weigler describes as “pretty sad” and “bittersweet” because he will mis...
Rory Knettles, A&E Editor
January 14, 2020
The Valhalla players are back and better than ever on January 24* when they face the challenge of combining some of the Brothers Grimm originals into one big spectacle. They...
