One of the bright spots of last night at Five Seasons was that Stephanie Simmons won her 2.5 singles match. The 4.0 men came on at 9pm and other than Johnny “the brush” Alfes and Jeff “bones” Roberts winning at 1st dubs against baby-faced ringers recruited by the North Olmsted team ….there was only beer and no cheer in Wong country. The other matches need no recap except that John Hew vows to get even next time at 1st singles. Maurer and Gao had a private cheering section with lots of shouted advice but it never went beyond the glass. Guru’s suggestion to Tim Urwin…more lefty spin! As for Wong and D’Avino, I thought you had that guy when he threw his racquet under the back curtain.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
2 1/2 Seasons Last Night
One of the bright spots of last night at Five Seasons was that Stephanie Simmons won her 2.5 singles match. The 4.0 men came on at 9pm and other than Johnny “the brush” Alfes and Jeff “bones” Roberts winning at 1st dubs against baby-faced ringers recruited by the North Olmsted team ….there was only beer and no cheer in Wong country. The other matches need no recap except that John Hew vows to get even next time at 1st singles. Maurer and Gao had a private cheering section with lots of shouted advice but it never went beyond the glass. Guru’s suggestion to Tim Urwin…more lefty spin! As for Wong and D’Avino, I thought you had that guy when he threw his racquet under the back curtain.
Friday, May 19, 2006
THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS...
This one is for the "IT" Girls of Summer, Shopgirls, and Girls on Tour. Here is some inspiration as you prepare for your matches. GOOD LUCK to you all...Bring home the W for the River Oaks teams!
Thursday, May 18, 2006
In other news,a "stress free" Captain Dick returned to solid ground to lead the team to a 3-2 victory over a strong Northridge team.
While Lars and Steve Hoelzer struggled at singles, doubles ruled with Joe Pare and Mack Thomas coasting 3 and 1 at second. Wally Mueller and Steve Poe prevailed 12-10 in a hard-fought third set "Coman" tiebreaker at first dubs.
Then, with the "IT" Girls of Summer looking on, Rick and Dick went toe to toe against a strong third doubles team and clinched the victory in 7-6, 7-6 fashion. Next up for the good guys, Five Seasons away, 6PM on May 24.
ROAD TRIP...to North Ridge
Spotlight on Laurie and Richelle...YOU LOOK MARVELOUS!!!
After tennis socialization...
The "IT" Girls of Summer had the brooms out last night (no, we didn't ride in on them...though that is a possibility I'll keep open!) with a clean sweep over North Ridge 3 ( 5-0). Sweeping up on singles were Diane and Gunilla, on doubles were Richelle and Nancy, Laura and Midge, and Laurie and Lynne. Way to GO GIRLS! It was also great to see the familiar faces of Lancaster's River Oaks team, who also posted the W. Are we on the same route?...you know, the road to playoffs? The turnout in support of our team was FANTASTIC. Thanks to everyone! It is greatly appreciated...such team spirit! The cheering for our team was deafening...or was that for the CAVS? Oh well, either way, we liked it. As always, when the tennis is complete, the partying continues. We had it all: Miller Lite, Corona, Margaritas, Wine, Red Bull & Vodka, etc... No one can say we don't know how to road trip! Week 2 Motto: WORK HARD, PLAY HARD (from our team profile archives, guess who?) Next up: home vs. North Ridge 2...load up the big guns and lets rock the house we live in!
After tennis socialization...
The "IT" Girls of Summer had the brooms out last night (no, we didn't ride in on them...though that is a possibility I'll keep open!) with a clean sweep over North Ridge 3 ( 5-0). Sweeping up on singles were Diane and Gunilla, on doubles were Richelle and Nancy, Laura and Midge, and Laurie and Lynne. Way to GO GIRLS! It was also great to see the familiar faces of Lancaster's River Oaks team, who also posted the W. Are we on the same route?...you know, the road to playoffs? The turnout in support of our team was FANTASTIC. Thanks to everyone! It is greatly appreciated...such team spirit! The cheering for our team was deafening...or was that for the CAVS? Oh well, either way, we liked it. As always, when the tennis is complete, the partying continues. We had it all: Miller Lite, Corona, Margaritas, Wine, Red Bull & Vodka, etc... No one can say we don't know how to road trip! Week 2 Motto: WORK HARD, PLAY HARD (from our team profile archives, guess who?) Next up: home vs. North Ridge 2...load up the big guns and lets rock the house we live in!
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Oaks Seniors Slide to Victory at Washington Court
With Captain Lancaster back at the helm, the River Oak's 3.5 seniors went to the ice-slick courts of Medina's Washington Court and skated to a 2-1 win. Hansar and Rickard played two "unorthadox" players on three, a very heated match with some interesting line calls. Pare and Lancaster paired once again and played like years of yore bringing home the bacon on 2. Clark and Mucklo lost in a match tie-breaker on court one.
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