Through to the Semi-Finals

 

Photo courtesy: John Posluszny

 

Our HEB 3.5 tennis team played their hearts out in the Senior League (50+ years of age) but couldn't quite pull it off. They got through to the semi-finals on Sunday...but had very tough opponents. There were tie-breakers in several matches...but our gals hung in until the very end. As Carrie S. team captain of the 3.5. team commented. "Again it came down to tiebreakers and our girls won again!! So now they are in the semi-finals(Top 4 teams) in the District championships to be played Sunday(Sept.9) at 8:00 A.M. at Inverness!! Congratulations to captain Gail Hedy and her team who just keep on winning!!!Way to go, girls!!!Team members are Gail Hedy, Louise Forsythe, Joann Poluszny, Elinor Newman, Liz Wallace, Nancy Strauss, Carol Chiolero and Kathy Ebdon!WOW!!!"

Great Program!

From left to right: John, Violet, Janice, Neemie and Nancy.

John P. and Larry D. have been coaching our gals by providing drills, strategy sessions, etc. for several weeks. Many ladies have taken advantage of the great advice, and some have already seen an improvement in their play. "Sometimes, just one piece of advice can make all the difference..." said Nancy W. "We are thrilled to have someone take the time to help us - and we are very grateful to John and Larry..."

After the Match

A rare photo indeed! Snapped quickly before they knew it...the 3.5 men of Heritage Eagle Bend celebrate their win last week in the gazebo after their matches. 

Senior 3.5 team Undefeated

Elinor, Joanne and Nancy watch Louise and Gail take the 3.5 team to a 6-0 win this past Thursday at the Pinery Tennis Club. It was a hard fought match, but our gals pulled on their reserves to take the match. The team will now represent HEB at Districts this coming Friday/Saturday/Sunday. This is the first time in Heritage Eagle Bend's tennis history that the Senior Team has made it to Districts...and that's something to brag about.

Thanks to Captain Carol

At an appreciation luncheon last week, Carol C. was presented with a pillow made from the Super Senior ladies' 3.5 red T-shirts. The ladies believed their shirts had brought them luck over the years, taking them to Districts, Sectionals and finally Nationals...so were reluctant to trash them. Consequently, the "bling" (the shiny part) was cut out, joined, and made into a pillow to remind our captain of all those wonderful achievements.

Captain Carrie says "Goodbye"

Photo courtesy Carol Lawson

"Dear players, I just want to thank you for the BEST party ever last night!! Loved the gifts, the card, the dinner and drinks, it was all perfect!!! And Karaoke too-ha!! You all did way too much,I do appreciate everything!

Again, it has been my honor to coach a wonderful and winning team these past several years.You always let me lead and trusted my decisions and I thank you for your faith and confidence in me.

See you on the courts,'just plain' Carrie."

HEB VS Inverness

It was said last night that the tennis group spend almost as much time enjoying the festivities after their games, as they do by actually playing their matches! That might be true...but the 3.5 Senior team won all three matches last evening against a very good, and determined team from Inverness Tennis Club.  Two of our teams were taken to tie breaks, however, we were able to pull them out with a 10-8 score (respectively.) Well done to our ladies!