Supers Put Western Reserve in the Soup

Amid cheers from the 3.0 women's team that still had players on the courts when the supers started, Clark's 7.0 super senior team descended onto the empty courts with extra spring in their old feet. The legends of River Oaks (Lancaster and Pare) played against the legends of Western Reserve (Ackerman and Burge). Lancaster and Pare pulled it out 11 - 9 in a match tie break. Veteran Art Stehlik teamed with youngster John Shami (just old enough to play this year) to win against Swearingen and Coy. Dave Hinckley (with his young wife cheering him on) and Frank Mucklo took the last court against Pine and Pieramici. This 3-0 win puts Clark's team in first place in the division.

North Omsted Baby faces get beat by Old Guys

A guy should be old enough to drink beer if he wants to play in this league. Lars Eriksson (happy 65th birthday) played against a kid just out of high school, still eighteen years old. Although age had the experience, youth had the legs and prevailed with a 6-4 6-4 win. The other courts all went to River Oaks with Grey Kennedy leading the way and winning despite very bad line calls by his opponent. Mack Thomas and Todd Renzelman had to dodge bullet servers but stayed the course. Lancaster and Pare played against another marksman that used Pare's head as a target. Joe and Dick eventually killed them with their pace. Jay Hansar and Chuck Buschert clawed their way back after being down 4-0 in the second set to take it 7-5 and win the match. After the match the old guys drank beer and bought some milk and cookies for the other team.

Peace at Cleveland Racquet Club

The Lancaster River Oaks Senior team played Cleveland Racquet Club on Tuesday night and all was peaceful. River Oaks won 2 to 1. Smoke from the previous encounter of the regular adult 3.5 team was still evident in the Bar. The Racquet club boys treated the River Oaks team to two pitchers of beer and some pop corn and pretzels. This sent the Oaks boys back to the West side and their hangout in the Court room where they promptly ordered their own wings and beer.

Brooms were out in full force!!!

The "IT" Girls of Summer posted their 4th win of the season Wednesday night with a sweeping 5-0 victory over North Ridge 1. As always, we appreciate the support from our fellow teammates, friends, and families (coming from as far as Wyoming!). I am happy (ok, a little grudgingly!) to report the match went smoothly, no line judges, no drama, and no police were required! Was the police car in the lot when we arrived a deterrent? We ended the night back at the Courtyard where we cosied up to the bar! Next up: the battle for first place...vs. Western Reserve 1....LET'S KICK SOME BOOTY....