What a Group!

Photo courtesy: Hank S.

Not all, but most of the 3.5 ladies got together for a fabulous lunch given by Shari S. this past week. Everyone enjoyed the luncheon so very much, and we all thank Shari for her thoughtfulness and hard work.

District Championships at Pinehurst Country Club

Organizers, Jason and Taylor, did a magnificent job of the District Championships last week. The weather was absolutely gorgeous, competition was fierce...but what a wonderful day. Congrats to Jason and Taylor for keeping everyone on track, and on time. Thanks also to the umpires who constantly walked around the courts advising on play, and correcting some calls. We thank you all - from the ladies and men of HEB tennis.

Collecting the Prize!

After the win by our 3.0 Super Seniors this past week, Captain Carrie S. collected the prizes from Taylor, CTA representative. The ladies received a very nice key chain for participating in the event, but a wonderful bag for actually winning the District Championships. Yeah to our team!

The HEB 3.5 Men's Team at Districts

Photo Courtesy: Jan R.

Back Row: (Left to right) Tom Quinn, Dick Ebdon, Jerry Wagner, Don Rankin, Bill Brown
Front Row: (Left to right) Ron Stark, Rick Parks, Dick Newman
Not Pictured: Braden Wesley, John Posluszny

Despite illnesses, injuries and absentees, our men won some matches and lost others at the Districts last week at the Pinehurst Country Club. They put forward a valiant effort, and we were so proud of them.

Las Vegas - HERE WE COME!

Left to right: Violet; Janice; Gigi; Carrie (Captain); Donna; Penny; Lynn; Marlene

Day three at the District tournament was no less exciting than the previous days. The HEB spectators literally ran from court to court (the matches were spread out) as we tried to keep score, watch and cheer our teams on. They all played wonderfully well, and made us all proud.

See following comments from Carrie, their captain.

We won with a 3-0 record, 2nd place LEBTC (Highlands Ranch) with a 2-1 record, 3rd place TAG Red (GREELEY) with a 1-2 record and 4th place TAG BLUE (GREELEY) with a 0-3 record. We only lost 1 individual match, 5 sets and 70 games in 3 days and nine matches!! WOW!!! So,what a great 3 days of tennis.We move on to the Intermountain Sectional in Las Vegas in March 2011!!  I'm so proud of all our team and grateful for all the HEB people who came and supported us! We went back to the clubhouse and celebrated on the patio with drinks and appetizers!!

Districts - Second Day

A note from Captain Carrie ~ Dear team members and friends, What an exciting day at the District championships!!We won all 3 matches against LEBTC (Highlands Ranch!) #1 Doubles Lynne and Marlene won 6-2,7-6. #2 Doubles Donna and Penny gave us all a thrilling match to watch,winning 6-4, losing the 2nd set 6-7 then winning the match clincing tiebreaker 10-8!!! And last but least, was my #3 Doubles, Violet and Janice won 6-1,6-3!! Yeah to everyone!

Districts - First Day

Photos: Top (left to right) Gigi, Violet, Carrie and Janice; Middle: Donna and Penny; Bottom: Lynne and Marlene.

Yesterday was the first day of Districts, and our 3.0 Super Senior Teams represented HEB. Following is a quick summary from Captain Carrie.

We won 3-0 over Greeley Athletic Club Red,but it was a hard fought battle!!! #1 Doubles team Marlene and Lynne won 7-6,6-1!! #2 Doubles team really fought, they won 6-2, then lost a tiebreaker for 2nd set (6-7)and the grand finale was winning a 14-12 tiebreaker for the match-YEA!!!! Their opponents were up 9-5 in the tiebreaker and they fought off numerous match points before sealing the win!!! #3 Doubles team Violet and Janice lost the first set4-6, then won the second set 6-2, then won the tiebreaker10-7 to win our 3rd match!!

Congratulations to our team - we are so proud of you. Let's wish them well tomorrow, and the following day.