Valwood tennis secures top spots at State Tournament
Published 2:36 pm Thursday, April 22, 2021
- Valwood SchoolPictured are Valwood tennis players Bella Shaw, Rebecca Moody, Ellie Smith, Catherine Claire Hogan, Smith Shaw, Camille Singletary, Alec Brannen, Howell Burns and Swin Shaw at the Harry B. Anderson Tennis Center at McKey Park in Valdosta.
HAHIRA –– The Valwood girls and boys tennis teams secured second place in Region 3-AAA on Tuesday.
Valwood hosted the GISA Region 3-AAA Region Tournament at McKey Park this week. Eight Valiants will compete at next week’s state tournament in Macon.
No. 1 Boys Singles: Howell Burns
No. 1 Girls Singles: Rebecca Moody
No. 1 Girls Doubles: Camille Singletary / Smith Shaw
No. 2 Girls Doubles: Ellie Smith / Bella Shaw
No. 3 Boys Doubles: Alec Brannen / Brayden Bradshaw
Prior to the region tournament, the girls team finished with a record of 7-1. The boys had a record of 6-2. The Valiants are coached by Daniella Barta and Stephanie Kimbro. Valwood girls: Andee Fafard, Catherine Claire Hogan, Rebecca Moody, Kaytibeth Music, Laney Rice, Emma Shapard, Bella Shaw, Smith Shaw, Camille Singletary and Ellie Smith. Valwood boys: Connor Bland, Brayden Bradshaw, Alec Brannen, Howell Burns, Kolby Osha, Pearce Persaud, Swin Shaw, Lawrence Smith and George Tidmore.
