Topher Tennis

White County Middle School Tennis Tryouts for the Fall season are postponed today due to rain. Makeup dates will be Thurs, May 28, 5:00-6:30pm or Tues, June 2, 3:00-4:30pm.
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The high school team tennis tryouts are after Labor Day each year the week of September 14-18th.

Warriors and Warriorettes: The Moment is Here!

First and foremost, I want you to hear this: **We are already incredibly proud of you.** Tomorrow, when we host Signal Mountain High School at WCHS, it’s about more than just a match. It’s the culmination of every practice, every drill, and every ounce of effort you’ve put in since last October. This is the goal we’ve been chasing. We are rested, we are prepared, and we are ready to test our training.

Congratulations to both the boys and girls teams for reaching this stage. Let’s take care of business.

**📋 Match Day Logistics**
* **Date:** Thursday, April 30th
* **Location:** WCHS Courts
* **Release from School:** 1:45 PM
* **Match Start Time:** 3:00 PM

**🚀 Your Mission Goals**
To perform at your peak tomorrow, you need to win the "off-court" game tonight and throughout the day:

1. **Prioritize Rest:** Be in bed and lights out by **10:00 PM**. Your body needs the recovery to stay sharp.
2. **Hydrate Early:** Don't wait until the match starts. Carry a water bottle with you all day tomorrow and keep sipping.
3. **Fuel Your Body:** Eat a solid breakfast and a sensible, balanced lunch.
4. **Mindset of Gratitude:** In your prayers and quiet moments, be grateful for this opportunity. Having both our teams in this position is a true blessing.

🎾 The Postseason Roster
These are the athletes locked-in and ready to bring their best to the courts:

**The Warriors**
* John Durfee
* Ethan Wiles
* Solomon Hawkins
* Ben Brogden
* Rhoane Whorton
* *(Alternate: Jagger Osborne)*

**The Warriorettes**
* Lorelei Bouldin
* Tegan Rittenberry
* Sadie Benningfield
* Olivia Flaminio
* Katelyn Howard
* *(Alternate: Ainslee Goff)*

💡 Wisdom from the Court
As you prepare mentally, consider these words from Ben Shelton, the #1 ranked player in the USA:

> "I’m not complete yet, but I feel myself becoming more complete."
> "I feel like I can return from anywhere and make it happen right now."
> "That feeling of pressure you get on court at a Grand Slam—there’s no better feeling."
> "If you want to be able to come through in the big moments, you have to be in the right place mentally."

Stay focused, stay together, and leave it all on the court. We love you all.

**Let’s go Sparta!**

Warrior Tennis Honors Seniors and Three Join Elite “50 Win Club”
SPARTA, TN — The White County Warrior tennis courts were a scene of celebration and high-stakes competition Thursday evening as the program hosted friendly rivals Stone Memorial for their annual Senior Night. While lightning eventually forced an early end to the action, the night successfully honored four graduating seniors and saw the "Warrior Hall of Fame" grow by three members.
A Legacy of Excellence

The evening began at 4:00 PM with a ceremony honoring the four seniors who have anchored the program through years of growth. Coaches, parents, and teammates gathered to recognize:

Lorelei Bouldin: A four-year varsity mainstay and the team’s #1 seed. Bouldin closed the night with a career record of 52-30 and a 63% win rate.

John Durfee: Also a four-year varsity veteran and #1 seed, Durfee has amassed 51 wins against 29 losses, maintaining a career 63% win rate.

Ben Brogden: In just two years of varsity play, Brogden has been a force at the #4 singles and #2 doubles spots, boasting a staggering 79% win rate (31-8).

Jett Drouillard: A dedicated four-year player and leader on the junior varsity squad, Drouillard ended the night with a winning 59% record (16-11) while representing the Warriors as the #8 singles seed.

“We are incredibly proud of these four and their commitment to the Warrior priorities of love, hard work, and excellence,” the coaching staff noted during the ceremony.

Breaking Records: The 50 Win Club
The night reached a higher note as three players officially joined the program’s fabled “50 Win Club.” This elite designation, first achieved in 2025 by Gabriel Wiles and Marian Swindell, usually requires a rare combination of four-year varsity consistency and a win rate of 60% or higher.

Seniors Lorelei Bouldin and John Durfee cemented their legacies with their 52nd and 51st wins, respectively. They were joined by a history-making underclassman: Ethan Wiles became the first junior to ever join the list. Wiles has maintained a blistering 81% win rate through his first three seasons, currently sitting at 54 career wins.

Match Recap: Warriors Dominant, Warriorettes Tied
On the courts, the Warriors (13-1, 5-0 District) were in the middle of a dominant performance when the weather intervened. The men had already secured the five necessary wins for a team victory, leading 7-0 at the time of the lightning delay.
Sophomore Rhoane Whorton delivered the night’s only "breadstick" victory with a commanding 8-1 win. Senior Ben Brogden was nearly flawless, leading 7-0 and chasing a "bagel" when play was halted.

The Warriorettes (8-2, 3-0 District) were locked in a 2-2 stalemate with Stone Memorial when the lightning arrived, rendering the match inconclusive. The highlight for the ladies included gritty doubles wins from juniors Tegan Rittenberry and Olivia Flaminio, as well as the sophomore/freshman duo of Ainslee Goff and Kaitlyn Howard. At the time of the delay, Sadie Benningfield held a 1-0 lead in her singles match when lightning halted play. With that early lead and a deep Warriorette lineup coaches left confident in a potential victory.

The junior varsity also saw success before the clouds flashed, with shutout wins from Emmie Benningfield and Claire Hawkins (8-0) and a strong 6-1 showing from Victoria Davis and Avi Rose.

Up Next
The Warriors and Warriorettes will travel to Crossville on Tuesday, April 21st, to face the Cumberland County Jets at 4:00 PM. The junior varsity squad will conclude their regular season on Wednesday, April 22nd, in a district make-up match against Sequatchie County.

White County vs. Stone Memorial - Score Lines
Warrior Singles
John Durfee (W) 8-4
Ethan Wiles (W) 8-3
Solomon Hawkins (5-6, DNF)
Ben Brogden (7-0, DNF)
Rhoane Whorton (W) 8-1

Warrior Doubles
Durfee/Wiles (W) 8-2
Hawkins/Osborne (W) 8-5
Brogden/Drouillard (W) 8-2

Warriorette Singles
Lorelei Bouldin (4-7, DNF)
Tegan Rittenberry (L) 6-8
Sadie Benningfield (1-0, DNF)

Warriorette Doubles
Bouldin/Benningfield (L) 7-9
Rittenberry/Flaminio (W) 8-6
Howard/Goff (W) 8-5
Benningfield/Hawkins (W) 8-0
Davis/Rose (W) 6-1