After a rough start to the season, losing three straight matches as a team, the boys found their groove, winning seven of the last eight matches. Capturing wins against Clarksburg and Richard Montgomery were great for the team’s confidence and what once looked like a lost season. They hoped to take that momentum into the regional playoffs that began on Monday, May 11. One single, double, and mixed double will compete for a regional win to secure an appearance in the state playoff.

Star sophomore Evan Pauldin and senior Jonathan Schemidler contributed heavily to the team’s strong end-of-season run. Schmeidler has plenty of experience with the tennis program and knew boys tennis had the capability to turn the season around. He never stopped competing and believing in his team.

“Over the year we have all been practicing together, and I think overall the skill ceiling and floor were raised over the off-season,” said Schmeidler. His strong presence on the court motivates his teammates and strengthens the team as a whole.

The regular season came to an end on April 27 when the boys took the win against  Paint Branch. Every player won their match as the team went 7-0 on the day. This was a terrific way for the team to finish and capped up a season in which the Warriors finished atop the Division 3 standings.

Team chemistry has been a huge step forward for the team this year. As the season came to a close, players were motivated as ever to play their best and go out with a bang. “Knowing I didn’t have too many guaranteed games left, I try my hardest in each game,” said Schmeidler.