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Anna Morgan Anderson & Ella Eatherly
Will Hooks & Price Dickerson
“This year was a milestone for MRA Varsity Tennis for many reasons,”
MRA’s Athletic Director Ross Hailey commented. “From winning the
school’s first state tennis tournament championship to expanding the
program to develop younger players, MRA is rapidly building a program
that is well-positioned to succeed for many years to come. I want to
congratulate all of the players and coaches who help us reach our school’s
mission of developing the mind, body, and spirit of each student through
academics, athletics, and community involvement.”
“It’s been rewarding to see these
student-athletes experience some
success as we continue to build a
program,” said Head Coach Jay Stroble. “The kids represent the
school and their faith in a first-class manner. They are working hard and
starting to see the benefits of those efforts.”
MRA’s Head of School Termie Land congratulated the tennis team and
mentioned plans for the future saying, “There are many outstanding
accomplishments by this year’s tennis team. I’m proud of the players and
coaches who achieved success while also focusing on showing good sportsmanship,
on and off the court. MRA has recently purchased four acres from
Ridgecrest Baptist Church, just south of the school on Old Canton Road in
Madison, to construct eight new home tennis courts. Interest in tennis has
increased substantially over the last few years and a home tennis court
complex will enhance safety for student-athletes while allowing for increased
student and fan participation in the growing program.”
Evan Holt, Beau Guest
& Britton Dickerson
40 • JULY 2023