SPUDDER TENNIS - BOYS
HOW TENNIS WORKS
MATCH FORMAT
Varsity matches consist of 6 events (3 singles and 3 doubles) using 9 different players. Varsity matches are best 2 of 3 sets (to 6) with ad scoring. A 7 point tie break is played if the set score is tied 6-6.
JV matches consist of consist of 6 events (3 singles and 3 doubles) using 9 different players. JV matches are a single pro set. A pro set is first to 8 games (win by 2). A 7-point tie-break is played if the score reaches 8–8.
The winner of the matches between school is based on how many of the 6 events each school wins. In the event of a 3-3 tie, the school with more sets won is the winner. If the schools are tied on sets, the winner is the school with more games won.
RULES
High school matches follow USTA (US Tennis Association) rules. Because players will officiate their own matches, they should know the rules of the game. Download the complete rulebook called Friend at Court PDF
EQUIPMENT
Equipment needs for tennis are very small. Players should have a tennis racket, suitable shoes and practice clothes. Players are also responsible for maintaining their tennis racket by replacing the strings and grip as needed.
WHY PLAY HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS?
High school athletics offers important developmental experiences that the classroom cannot offer. Tennis in particular puts young adults into many situations they may not have encountered in other walks of life.
Tennis is played head-to-head.
Tennis players officiate their own matches.
Tennis places an emphasis on sportsmanship and court etiquette.
Tennis scoring makes it possible to mount a comeback no matter how far down you are.
Tennis players make hundreds of split second decisions.
It is a sport that many people choose to play for a lifetime because there is always something new to learn from each situation and each opponent. We are a competitive team working toward winning, but never at the expense of our core values.
Hanging out before team picture day
Varsity team away at Hudson's Bay
Packing the van before the subdistrict tournament
2023 season end banquet and awards dinner
2023 seniors
2022 seniors
Goofing around before a home match.
Dinner stop after a win versus Mark Morris.
Bucket hat bonding at Fort Vancouver.
TEAM PHOTOS AND AWARDS
2023-2024
Back: Shaun Tullis, Kieran Luna, Chase Cook, Amar Mujezinovic, Zach Wallace
3rd Row: Andrew Grant, Andrew Soare, Brody Wolski, Macain Reed, Ben Neil, Trenton Stevens, Rhys Simmons
2nd Row: Connor Lopez, Nik Morelli, Madden Moses, Jack Regino, Camden Dalrymple, Tommy Tomillo, Eli Miller, Caden Dalley
Front: Coach Andrea, Brandon Odell-Nguyen, Desmon Baker, Hyrum Bennett, Lincoln Olson, Anthony Moro-Baxter, Finn Willmore, Warren McCarthy
Varsity letters in bold.
2022-2023
Second Team All League: Shaun Tullis/Brady Winter
Back: Zach Wallace, Amar Mujezinovic, Coach Andrea, Coach Sarah, Chase Cook, Andrew Soare,
3rd Row: Macain Reed, Trenton Stevens, Nick Harris, Jackson Carter, Aiden Moses, Madden Moses, Connor Williams, Kieran Luna,
2nd Row: Caden Dalley, Brody Wolski, Ben Neil, Tommy Tomillo, Connor Lopez, Nik Morelli, Eli Miller.
Front: Jack Blehm, Brady Winer, Shaun Tullis, Rhys Simmons, Desmon Baker, Hyrum Bennett, Drace Henning, Sarah Tabish (Manager)
Varsity letters in bold.
2021-2022
Mikey Nester & Ryan Gruber - 5th in WA State All League Doubles Team of the Year: Mikey Nester / Ryan Gruber
First Team All League: Peyton Yager
Back: Shaun Tullis, Jonathan Santiago, Coach Andrea, Brody Rodda, Micah Ross, Shawn Will.
Middle: Kieran Luna, Zach Wallace, Mikey Nester, Jack Blehm, Mark Sanghera, Chase Cook, Nick Harris, Brady Greenwald, Tommy Tomillo.
Front: Ryan Gruber, Hyrum Bennett, Reagan Sites, Caleb Coine, Aiden Moses, Peyton Yager, Connor Lopez, Kemp Fisher, Desmon Baker, Caden Dalley
Not Pictured: Connor Williams, Coach Sarah
Varsity letters in bold.
2020-2021
7 wins - 1 tie; First in 2A Greater St. Helens League
Mikey Nester & Ryan Gruber - 3rd at Districts (No state held)
First Team All League: Derek Kropp, Mikey Nester, Peyton Yager
Second Team All League: Ryan Gruber, Hendrik Aykel, Mark Sanghera
Back: Coach Sarah Kaufman, Coach Sam Borgmeyer, Coach Andrea Kropp.
Third Row: Micah Ross, Chase Cook, Derek Kropp, Mark Sanghera.
Second Row: Peyton Yager, Ryan Gruber, Mikey Nester, Nick Sabo, Shawn Will.
Front: Desmon Baker, Connor Lopez, Thomas Tomillo, Aiden Moses, Connor Williams, Hyrum Bennett.
Not pictured: Jack Blehm, Hendrik Aykel.
Varsity letters in bold
2019-2020
6 wins - 2 losses; Second in 2A Greater St. Helens League
Mikey Nester & Jonah Kropp - 3rd at Districts (No state held)
Derek Kropp - 4th at Districts
First Team All League: Derek Kropp
Second Team All League: Jonah Kropp, Levi Hipple
Back: Coach Sarah Kaufman, Shawn Will, Colin Mitchell, Drewziah Henning, Jonah Kropp, Sam Borgmeyer, Derek Kropp, Micah Ross, Coach Andrea Kropp. Middle: Connor Williams, Jack Blehm. Front: Mikey Nester, Peyton Yager, Ryan Gruber, Josh Zimmer, Mark Sanghera, Nathan Neil, Nick Sabo, Cory Enneberg
Varsity letters in bold.
2017-2018
0 wins - 8 losses
Spencer Cultice - 2rd at Districts; 6th at WA State
League MVP: Spencer Cultice
Standing: Hayden Bennett, Sam Borgmeyer, Joe Lindbo, Peter Schafer, Coach Andrea Kropp, Josh Allison, Kellen Hartnett, Spencer Cultice, Drew Harrison.
Kneeling: Nathan Neil, Derek Kropp, Jonah Kropp.
2018-2019
4 wins - 4 losses
Derek Kropp - 3rd at Districts; 9th at WA State
Back: Levi Hipple, Mark Sanghera, Micah Ross, Liam McKenna, Sam Borgmeyer, Derek Kropp, Jonah Kropp, Colin Mitchell.
Front: Mikey Nester, Nate Lewandowski, Peyton Yager, Nick Sabo, Coach Andrea Kropp, Nathan Neil, Koel Hibner, Ryan Gruber, Josh Allison