The Glenwood Ram Tennis Team advancedto the Final Four on Tuesday which was held at Waveland Tennis Courts in Des Moines, Iowa. Glenwood would finish fourth place in the state.
In the first match the Rams faced the undefeated number two seed LeMars. The Rams played tough but Lemars would defeat Glenwood 5-0. Ethan Thompson was the player of the match for the Rams. In the consolation finals Glenwood was defeated by Grinnell 0-5. Sean Harper finished his season as the player of the match with a tough three set battle.
The Rams defeated North Polk and Boone before losing their final two (LeMars and Grinnell) in the post season.
The Rams ended their historic season with their heads held high and will look for a return back to the final four! Next season the Rams will return three of their top four players "1. Sam Lauritsen, 2. Alex Chekal, 4. Adam Konfrst".
Glenwood's Tennis Season accomplishments
1. 11-0 regular season (best in school history)
2. Hawkeye 10 Championship (second in school history)
3. District Champions (second in school history "back to back")
4. Finished 4th place at the state tournament (Highest finish in school history)
LeMars vs. Glenwood
Dylan Harms 6-0, 6-1 Sam Lauritsen
Kyle Marek 6-3,6-4 Alex Chekal
Thomas Havey 6-4, 4-6,6-3 Aaron Bertini
Austin Rieken 7-5, 7-6 Adam Konfrst
Jake Thompson 6-1, 6-1 Sean Harper
Grinnell vs. Glenwood
Jonah Benning-Shorb 6-3, 6-2 Sam Lauritsen
Edward Lopatto 6-3,6-3 Alex Chekal
Adam VanErsvelde 6-3,6-1 Aaron Bertini
John Trettin 6-4, 6-3 Adam Konfrst
JP Dugas 6-3, 2-6, (10-7) Ethan Thompson