Aledo Varsity Tennis Undefeated in Season Openers

The Varsity tennis team began their season with a 13-6 win against Peaster on August 2, 2023. With the return of seven boys and eight girls from last year, Aledo took an early lead in doubles play. Boys Line 1 Scott Mason and Craig Mason won 8-6 and Boys Line 3 Will Beyer and Francois Britz won 8-4. Girls Line 1 Elli Kate Bussmeir and Bryanna Orr won 8-3; Girls Line 2 Kenley Germany and Lila Satterfield won 8-2 and Girls Line 3 Natalie Nawrocki and Gracie Heydman won 9-7. Mixed Doubles Patrice Loftin and Brennan Holbrook won 8-5.

Winning singles on the girls side were Line 2 Germany 8-1; Line 3 Bussmeir 8-0; and Line 4 Satterfield 8-1. Winning singles on the boys side were Line 1 C. Mason 8-5; Line 2 S. Mason 8-2; Line 4 Beyer 8-2; and Line 5 Heckathorn 8-6.

On Friday, August 4, 2023 the Raquetcats beat the 104 degree weather to claim double header victories over Chisholm Trail in the morning (14-5) and Boswell in the afternoon (11-8).

Against Chisholm Trail, Boys Line 2 Heckathorn and Britz won 8-1. All of the girls doubles pairs won (Line 1 Bussmeir/Orr at 8-0; Line 2 Nawrocki/Loftin at 8-2 and Line 3 Heydman and Eleanor Jack at 8-3). In Boys singles, Line 1 C. Mason won 8-4; Line 3 Ben Farmer won 8-1; Line 4 Beyer won 8-1 and Line 6 Tom Ruminsky won 8-3. The girls were victorious in all of their singles matches (Line 1 Orr 8-0; Line 2 Bussmeir 8-0; Line 3 Satterfield 8-0; Line 4 Heydman 8-3; Line 5 Sydney Byrd 8-2 and Line 6 Loftin 8-0).

After a lunch break in the air conditioning, the team was out again to take on Boswell High. Winning in the doubles round were Boys Line 2 Heckathorn/Britz 8-5; Girls Line 1 Orr/Bussmeir 8-3 and Mixed Farmer/Satterfield 8-5.

Winning in the singles round for the boys were Line 3 Farmer 8-3; Line 4 Beyer 8-5; Line 5 Heckathorn 8-3 and Line 6 Britz 8-1. Winning for the girls were Line 1 Orr 8-5; Line 3 Satterfield 8-6; Line 5 Byrd 8-3 and Line 6 Nawrocki 8-2.

With 15 returning team members and 6 talented incoming freshman, the team is poised to be very competitive in district play. The team will play 7 additional pre-season matches in preparation for district competition starting on August 22nd.