Season Ending Recognition & Pizza

The weather prevented our Team from using the Pool for our season ending recognition and pizza party so we all congregated in the Wall Room at Dick Gym.  The Team finished 4-2 with 3 cancelled matches.  All of our boys improved their tennis skills this season and it was a privilege to coach such fine young men.  Our guys truly represented Woodberry with class and character this season.


Ward, Will, and Michael.  Ward received Team MVP as he went undefeated this year in his matches.  Will received Most Improved for the season, and Michael received most improved from last year.

Guys enjoying some fellowship with each other

Michael & David

Jack, Gunby, & Max enjoying some pizza

Cartter & Trip

Holden & Will

Trip, Jack, & Gunby enjoying some laughs

Team Wins 6-3 to finish 4-2

We were finally able to get a match in this week as the rain held off against Jefferson County.  We had to cancel two matches this week because of rain. Our boys played well on Saturday as we played our first three singles matches inside.  When the sun popped out we moved the remaining contests over to our JV courts and enjoyed the beautiful weather.

Holden King got off to a slow start but came back strong and won his singles match.  Michael Deng at #3 had no problem winning his singles match going away, as did Will Keller, who has really improved his game.  Ward Bissell and Mason Roberts won their singles matches in good form.  Ward is undefeated this year.  Ward and Will teamed up to win their doubles match in impressive style.  Cartter Crosland and Guillermo Castille won their singles matches.

Team and coaches will play an intrasquad tournament this week, and enjoy an afternoon pool party the following week to end the 2016 season.


Holden King showing fine form as he prepares for a forehand.  Holden came through in a good win

David Li hitting a forehand

Max Weaver displaying intensity as he prepares for a backhand.  Max will return next year.

Guys relaxing and waiting to play

Team Falls to STAB 5-4

The boys fought hard yesterday but fell in close matches to go 3-2 on the season.  Will Keller, Ward Bissell, and Mason Roberts all had wins in their singles matches, and Will and Ward teamed up to win their doubles match going away.  Cartter Crosland came back and won his singles match in a tie-breaker.  The team will host Collegiate School Tuesday afternoon.

Charles Purrington (below) is back from last year and has improved his game

Will Keller (below) had an excellent day yesterday in Singles & Doubles and is improving his game

Team falls 5-4 with two Tiebreaks

Our Team fell today at St. Christopher's School 5-4 in hard fought matches.  The weather was beautiful, the wind was finally nominal in mph, and the boys thoroughly enjoyed their close competitive matches.

Mariano Corona is improving each week and played very well at #1 Singles winning 8-4.  He also teamed up again with Holden King and they won at #1 doubles.  Ward Bissell stayed undefeated winning in a close tiebreaker over his opponent.  Michael Deng and Will Keller won at #2 Doubles and Jack Hollon and Trip Hurley also won their doubles match.  Will Keller came back from a 5-2 singles deficit and fought hard but lost in a close, intense tiebreaker.

Mariano is serious about his game and it's beginning to show on the court.

Boy's waiting for singles match to conclude prior to starting doubles

Trip Hurley's sister, Sarah Grace, came to the match.  Nice Picture!

Nice Win @ Collegiate

Boys came through 6-3 yesterday against a very tough, very consistent Collegiate team.  Holden King  at #2 singles fell behind but played well in clutch to come back for the win.  Michael Deng continues to play well and won at #4.  Ward Bissell and Mason Roberts won at 5 and 6 respectfully.

Mariano Corona and Holden King won at #1 doubles.  Mariano also played well at #1 singles but lost in a close match.  Mariano is working, as is everyone else, on how to set up a point and rally to close it out.  Michael Deng and Ward Bissell played very well and won at #3 doubles.  Ward continues to glide around the court.

Cartter Crosland, Jack Hollon, Guillermo Castille, and Gunby Garrard.  Gunby won his exhibition singles match with a convincing 8-0

Cartter Crosland won his match against a tough opponent in a long tiebreaker

Jack Hollon ready for a forehand during his win

Mariano snoozing with the hopper

Guys resting on the way to the match in Richmond

Woodberry vs. Trinity Episcopal

The JV Tennis Team hosted Trinity Episcopal on Friday April 1st.  Woodberry had an excellent outing defeating Trinity and going to 2-0 on the season.  Both teams shared admirable sportsmanship with good competitive matches.

Captain Ward Bissell pumped the Team up prior to the match starting, stating: "if you guys don't play well and act right you will not be allowed to eat dinner tonight."


2016 Woodberry JV Tennis Team

Front Row L to R: Charles Purrington, Max Weaver, Gunby Garrard, Michael Deng, Mason Roberts, Mariano Corona, Catesby Jones; Back Row L to R: Coach, Gary Deal, David Li, Jack Hollon, Trip Hurley, Ward Bissell, Holden King, Will Keller, Guillermo Cumming, Cartter Crosland, Coach, Colin Manning

Mariano Corona (below) played well and won his singles match at #2 Singles.  Mariano is serious about his game and it's beginning to show on the court.  Michael Deng and Holden King also played well and won their matches.

Captain Ward Bissell (below) won his singles match and motivated the Team.

Will Keller (below) in ready position.  Will played well and won his singles match in a close one at #3 Singles.

Mason Roberts (below) showing very good forehand drive technique during his win in singles

Catesby Jones (below) volleying at net in his singles win

Max Weaver (below) played well and won his singles match

Good Win @ Episcopal

Team played well yesterday at Episcopal High School in Alexandria.  Congratulations to:

Holden King - #1 Singles
Mariano Corona - #2 Singles
Will Keller - #3 Singles
Michael Deng - #4 Singles

Ward Bissell/Cartter Crosland - #1 Doubles
Mason Roberts/Gunby Garrard - #2 Doubles
Jack Hollon/Guillermo Cumming - #3 Doubles


Holden King (below) serving well during his #1 Singles Match that he won.

Some team members (below) after the match

Michael Deng (below) has improved tremendously over last summer

Guillermo Cumming (below) teamed with Jack Hollon for a win

2016 Woodberry Forest JV Tennis

Our (2016) JV Tennis Team players and coaches are listed below.  First match is Tuesday March 29th at Episcopal

Team:

Ward Bissell
Mariano Corona
Cartter Crosland
Guillermo Cumming
Michael Deng
Gunby Garrard
Jack Hollon
Trip Hurley
Catesby Jones
Will Keller
Holden King
David Li
Charles Purrington
Mason Roberts
Max Weaver

Coach: Gary Deal
Asst. Coach: Colin Manning