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Prep boys’ tennis: Rowland Hall savors share of state title

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:59:03 MDT

Prep boys’ tennis: Rowland Hall savors share of state title

By Ben Raskin Special to The Tribune

Updated May 15, 2013 11:59PM MDT

It’s always a mistake to underestimate Rowland Hall’s Aaron Friedman. While not overpowering in size or stature, the sophomore has the ability to dominate at the service line and in the volley. Friedman downed Waterford rival, Christian Heath, 6-0, 6-2, by playing bigger-than-himself during last Saturday’s Class 2A state meet at Liberty Park. In earning the No. 3 singles title, Friedman secured a share the 2A state championship for the Winged Lions. Rowland Hall finished with 17 team points to t...

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Prep boys tennis: East features intimidating net presence

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:35:22 MDT

Prep boys tennis: East features intimidating net presence

By Ben Raskin Special to The Tribune

Updated May 16, 2013 11:35AM MDT

The twin towers guarding the net for East’s No. 1 doubles team could pass for brothers. At 6-foot-3 apiece, they have a wingspan that suffocates opponents. They provide a wall of racquets that stifles returned shots and a height that makes lob play a poor idea. Smart and driven, they treat tennis as the most fun of the year and are excited for Friday’s Class 4A state tennis tournament at Liberty Park. Adam Williams and Sam Rasmussen, who finished 5-2 in region play, have been playing together si...

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Prep boys’ tennis: Third-place finish satisfies Alta

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:45:04 MDT

Prep boys’ tennis: Third-place finish satisfies Alta

By Jon Clifford Special to The Tribune

Updated May 15, 2013 02:45PM MDT

For Alta, close was good enough at the Class 5A boys’ tennis state tournament last weekend. The third-place finish behind champion Viewmont and perennial power Brighton left the Hawks with a sense of satisfaction rather than disappointment. It was the Hawks’ second consecutive third-place finish, bolstered by the play of Andy Ovard at No. 2 singles and Connor Pulsipher at No. 3 singles. Both reached the final in their respective bracket to earn eight of the team’s 11 points. Viewmont won the eve...

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Prep boys’ tennis: East features intimidating net presence

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:45:04 MDT

Prep boys’ tennis: East features intimidating net presence

By Ben Raskin Special to The Tribune

Updated May 15, 2013 02:45PM MDT

The twin towers guarding the net for East’s No. 1 doubles team could pass for brothers. At 6 foot 3 apiece, they have a wing span that suffocates opponents. They provide a wall of racquets that stifles returned shots and a height that makes lob play a poor idea. Smart and driven, they both treat tennis as the most fun of the year and are excited for Friday’s Class 4A state tennis tournament at Liberty Park. Adam Williams and Sam Rasmussen, who finished 5-2 in region play, have been playing toget...

Women’s tennis: 2 Utah athletes named honorable mention

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:58:26 MDT

Women’s tennis: 2 Utah athletes named honorable mention

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 15, 2013 11:58PM MDT

Utah placed two athletes on the honorable mention team as the Pac-12 released its all-conference and players of the year. Tereza Bekerova and Sarah Pham were the only Utes to qualify. USC sophomore Sabrina Santamaria was the Pac-12 Women’s Tennis Singles Player of the Year, while USC pair of junior Kaitlyn Christian and Santamaria were voted as the Pac-12 Doubles Team of the Year. UCLA’s Kyle McPhillips was the league’s top newcomer of the Year and USC’s Richard Gallien was named the Pac-12 Coac...