Williamston Tennis

Portland, MI.  The Williamston tennis team traveled to Portland on Thursday, October 2, 2008, to compete in the CAAC White Division Tournament.  The team results by points were Lansing Catholic 38, Williamston 33, Portland 25, Lakewood 15, and Corunna 9.

“We were tied with Lansing Catholic going into the championships because of our 4-4 dual match against them last month,” said Coach Phil Brillantes.  “The dual match results count for half of the league title and the League Tournament the other half.  Seeing that Lansing Catholic won the Tournament, they rightfully won Leagues this year,” he added.

Individual Results:
1st Singles- Peter Sienko- 1st place
2nd Singles- Ian Sheets – 1st place
3rd Singles – Brett Graham- 2nd place, lost to Lansing Catholic in 3 sets.  Brett previously beat him in our dual match.
4th Singles – Nathan Fedewa – 2nd place, lost to Lansing Catholic
1st Doubles- Bartrem/Taylor- 3rd place, lost to Portland 1st round, and beat Lakewood for 3rd place.
2nd Doubles- Frenzel/Bennett- 2nd place, lost to Lansing Catholic
3rd Doubles- Hall/Johnson -2nd place, lost to Lansing Catholic
4th Doubles- McGuire/Pueppke- 2nd place, lost to Lansing Catholic.

“Even though we tied Lansing Catholic in our dual match, and won 4 flights to their 4 flights at the Dewitt Invitational, they got the best of us today with a 6-2 when we compare head to head at Leagues”, said Coach Brillantes.  “Our guys did work hard, but in the end, when it comes to the big tournaments, the big moments, experience and mental toughness wins,” he continued.  “Are we just as good as them physically and talent wise? Yes, I think we are just as good as anybody else in the state.  Can we pull the big wins when needed?  Unfortunately as a team, not today, but we still have two more weeks with time to improve and make a bigger name for our selves.  Bottom line: Right now, we just don’t have the experience in big time situations.  Hopefully, we can find it!!!” he concluded.