The Varsity Tigers Tennis Team welcomed our friends from Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy (SMLCA) for a competitive and friendly match. It was a great day of tennis with strong performances across the board.
Doubles Play
- D1 – David Mathurin (Freshman, Staten Island, NY) and Isaac Wadsworth (Junior, San Antonio, FL) faced Ben and Dylan.
David and Isaac battled through a tough matchup and came out on top with a hard-earned 8–5 win. - D2 – Jerry Li (Junior, Sammamish, WA) and Jackson Pino (Senior, Fayetteville, WV) took on Lily and Payton.
With great chemistry and solid execution, Jerry and Jackson secured a dominant 8–0 victory. - D3 – Carson Smith (Junior, Raleigh, NC) and Téshawn Jamaal Ricks (Senior, Portsmouth, VA) went up against Harrison and Xander.
In a close match full of momentum swings, Carson and TJ dug deep to clinch the win 8–6.
Singles Ladder
- S1 – Brady Ball (Senior, Raleigh, NC) defeated Ben 8–3.
This was the match of the day—intense rallies, powerful serves, great net play. Brady stayed composed and delivered a well-rounded performance against a quality opponent. - S2 – Isaac Wadsworth handled a focused Lily, winning 8–2.
Isaac stayed locked in from the start, showing grit and consistency throughout the match. - S3 – Jackson Pino cruised past Dylan 8–0.
Jackson’s confidence and form continue to climb, and it shows in how he controls the court. - S4 – David Mathurin overpowered Payton 8–2.
David showcased his signature serves and aggressive baseline play, keeping the pressure on from start to finish. - S5 – Charles Gaddy (Junior, Manteo, NC) took on Harrison and earned an 8–1 win.
Charles held serve almost flawlessly, a sign of his continued growth and maturity on the court. - S6 – Carson Smith blanked Xander 8–0.
Carson continues to impress with his well-rounded game, combining smart shot selection with consistent execution.
Exhibition Match
Daxton Xavier Alexander (Senior, Kalispell, MT) squared off against Carrington and earned an 8–1 win.
Daxton is making a strong comeback from injury, showing better movement and renewed energy on the court.
Player of the Match: Carson Smith
Carson delivered on all fronts—winning both doubles and singles in style. His ability to adapt lessons from the pickleball court to tennis has elevated his game. His continued growth makes him a true asset to the team. Way to go, Carson!
