H.E.B. Men's Silver 3.5 Team

Photo courtesy: Nancy Wagner.

From left to right: Jerry Wagner, Marty Sinnot, Braden Wesley, Bob Rutkowski, Murray Rubenstein and Larry Duncan. Tom Quinn, also on the team, but was not available for the photo.

For the first time this year, HEB have their very own Men's Silver Team! The women of HEB tried to get a Silver Team together too, but alas, there were not enough ladies to form leagues. 

In any event, our men did us proud last week winning -- 2 of their 3 matches. Watch this space for more scores and comments.

The "Complete" Super Senior 3.0 Team



From left to right: Dorie, Donna, Joy, Captain Carrie, Neemie, Janice, Nancy, Margaret and Violet.

After two days of snow, the Super Senior 3.0 team played their scheduled match against Inverness this morning. The day was full of drama as Janice A. took a fall in the first set, but gamely stood up and continued her match. She and her partner, Margaret, did not win the match, but nevertheless they finished in good form. On court #3 Carrie and Neemie won both sets.

The second nail biting incident took place on court #1. Donna and Joy won the first set, Inverness took the second set. Now for the tiebreaker that would decide whether HEB or Inverness would win overall. It was a hard fought battle as each team tried their hardest until the last moment. It was neck and neck - 8-8, 9-9, 10-10, 11-11...but unfortunately Inverness had the edge today, and won 13-11. Great cheers rang out because both teams had played so well, were good sports, and showed a positive attitude.

Second Day of Snow at HEB

Who can believe this weather? One day it's almost 80 degrees F. and the following day the temperate drops 40+ degrees. Needless to say, tennis was cancelled and all league matches that should have been played yesterday, have to be rescheduled. Likewise for today's matches. We're not complaining - we need the moisture...it's just remarkable how quickly the weather can change.

Victory for the 3.0 Team

Left to right: Joy, Carol, Donna, Gigi, Janice, Captain Carrie, Neemie and Violet.

HEB 3.0. Super Senior ladies won two of their three matches on Friday...which constitutes a win for Captain Carrie's team of 2011. Carrie was particularly pleased with her team's performance. The scores are as follows: Court #1 - Carol and Donna 6-2 and 6-3; Court #2 - Janice and Joy won 6-2 and 7-5; Court #3 Neemie and GiGi lost in a tiebreaker -- their score  6-2, 4-6 and 9-11. It was a valiant effort, as Carrie said, "It was so close...it could have gone either way." 

The First Match of the Season

Our 3.5 Super Senior team played their first match yesterday. The visiting team from Parker (Railbender Park) were really good sports, and the matches were fun to watch. We're glad to report that our ladies won on all three courts --- a good start to the season.

Our 3.0. Super Senior team play this Friday (at home) so please come by to cheer them on.

The Warriors Return

The full team - all nine ladies!
From left to right: Janice, Violet, Penny, Carrie (Captain) Gigi, Tricia, Lynn, Marlene and Carol

The HEB Super Senior 3.0 ladies returned to Colorado over te weekend. They had a wonderful tournament -- winning some and losing some...but overall had a fantastic time representing the tennis club here at Heritage Eagle Bend.

Following is short report from Captain Carrie to her players and supporters.

"I love being the captain more than playing!!Thank you for your great, gutsy play at Nationals,in the hot desert sun through tie-breakers, controversial situations, testy opponents, etc.You were all warriors! And, we still had fun, fellowships, birthday parties, pool gatherings, great dinners and LOTS of laughs!"

Phoenix -- Here We Come!

Photo: Left to right - Gigi, Carrie (Captain), Carol, Janice, Marlene & Violet

A fun time was had by all last night at this fund raiser for our HEB 3.0 Super Seniors who will represent us at Nationals in Phoenix. Not only that...but they are also playing for the whole of Colorado! As Carrie S. said recently, "No pressure!" and chuckled.

Carrie S. (as usual) is doing a wonderful job of keeping her players focused, positive and upbeat. She is protective and mindful of her team, and for that we all thankful.

Well done team - we send you our best wishes as you move on to Nationals!