Ryan McDaniel – Evansville Tennis Center

Caden Scarlett Earns Sportsmanship Award

Ryan McDaniel — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 18:36:04 +0000

ETC junior player, Caden Scarlett, earned the Sportsmanship Award this past weekend while competing at an elevated USTA Midwest tournament. Caden boasts an 9 UTR and a ranking just outside of the top 100 for Boys 16s.

He walked away with the award and three big wins and a consolation quarterfinal appearance.

Congratulations to Caden on winning the Sportsmanship award. He joins Chase Boyer, Dev Sanapati, Sarah Monesmith, Aaron Thompson, Lauren Marx , Evan Bottorff, and many other ETC Alumni. To date, current and former ETC players have won over 20 sportsmanship awards!

Juleah Scarlett Signs With Spring Hill College

Ryan McDaniel — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 18:24:29 +0000

North High school senior, Juleah Scarlett has signed her national letter of intent to play for Spring Hill College in the Fall of 2020. She will join an already successful Badger team, who finished 2nd in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in 2019.

Juleah has represented North High school at #1 singles, the past two years and hopes to keep her spot at the top of the lineup this spring. Juleah continues to train multiple before school and after school at ETC to continue to improve and prepare for the upcoming spring season.

Brian Poynter Earns Gold Medal

Ryan McDaniel — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 17:22:40 +0000

The 2019 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships has concluded and our very own Brian Poynter comes back a National Champion. The annual tournament was played in Indian Wells this past week. Poynter and his partner navigated their way through the Men’s Senior Open Division to reach the final four. After advancing to the final round on Saturday, Poynter and his partner Dave Weinbach took down Scott Moore and Steve Cole. Scott Moore won the Silver Medal in 2018 and entered the event with Cole as the top team.

Poynter and Weinbach beat Moore and Cole in a three-set match.

Alexa Elpers Signs to Play at Marian University

Ryan McDaniel — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 19:30:40 +0000

Mater Dei Senior signed her National Letter of Intent last week in front of family, friends and coaches. Alexa has been a part of our organization for many years, and we are thrilled and excited to have played a small role in her development. Despite considering multiple colleges, she ultimately chose Marian University. She will join a team that was ranked top 25 in the country. She has continually worked hard on and off the court to turn her dream of playing college tennis into a reality.

Alexa began her high school career playing number two singles, behind fellow ETC alumna Lauren Marx (Butler Univ.). Alexa took over at number one singles her junior year where she continued to be win. Alexa is a three time all-state honorable mention, three time all-conference, and three time all-district player. Her success off the court has resulted in being named a three time academic all-city honoree, and was named an Evansville Courier & Press “Bronze” Star student.

44 News interviewed Alexa and the story can be found here.

Caden Scarlett Plays International Tournament – JR Orange Bowl

Ryan McDaniel — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:01:53 +0000

The Junior Orange Bowl is not only an international tournament, it is one of the most important and prestigious junior tournaments in the world. The globally recognized event brings together over 1,300 of the top ranked male and female players, representing 76 countries. The tournament boasts an impressive alumni list of current pros including: Caroline Wozniacki, Genie Bouchard, Maria Sharapova, Alexander Zverev, Roger Federer, Juan Martin del Potro, Kei Nichikori, and Andy Murray. Former tennis greats such as Chris Evert, Jimmy Connors, Mary Joe Fernandez, Monica Seles, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graff have also participated.

This year, one of ETC’s own had the chance to travel to south Florida and play in this prestigious event. Caden Scarlett, who is one of the areas top players has participated in numerous USTA Midwest and National tournaments. He decided to take his talents to South Beach (technically Key Biscane) to battle against some of the best players from the US and the rest of the world. Scarlett did not gain direct entry into the main draw, meaning he had to qualify to secure a spot into the main draw.

Caden adapted quickly to the heat, humidity and outdoor conditions which is typically tough to do after being indoors for several months. His first opponent was fellow american Jaxon Lamb (Greenville, TN). Lamb is a five-star recruit and is ranked inside the top 100 nationally.

Lamb got off to great start in the first set and took the first 6-1, but Scarlett stayed focused and committed to his game plan. Caden broke serve in the second game to even the score 1-1. From that point on, the players pushed each other in a back in forth manner. The score would eventually reach 4-4 with Scarlett serving. At 4-all in the second set, Lamb would eventually break and hold his serve to win the match 6-1, 6-4

https://youtu.be/SDpHLf0f3DQ

Scarlett is the third boy from Evansville to play in the Orange Bowl since 2015.

Weekend Recap – Junior Tournaments

Ryan McDaniel — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 21:54:14 +0000

This past weekend was a busy weekend for our Juniors. Several players participated in tournaments over the weekend and competed very well.

Allie Schnarr, who is part of our Academy Elite program traveled to Cincinnati to battle other Midwest players in the Girls 14 and Under division. Allie, entered the tournament as a #1 seed (based on USTA Rankings). She won her first two rounds routinely before ultimately falling in the finals to Nora Perkins (Carmel,IN). This is Allie best result since the Ed Yarbrough Memorial Tennis Classic in June.

Nichole Henning also represented ETC in Cincinnati. Nichole competed in the Girls 16s age division. Her first round opponent was second seeded Mea Trent ( West Chester, OH). After beating Trent 6-2, 6-2 Nichole would continue to roll to the finals. Nichole kept things competitive before ultimately falling to top seeded Ellen Zureick (Burlington, KY). This weekend’s tournament results catapulted Nichole’s rankings by 52 spots in the USTA Midwest Standings.

Saturday, ETC hosted another 10 and Under tournament that featured Girls and Boys Green Ball divisions, and a Co-Ed Orange Ball division.

Boys Green Ball Champion- Henry Trapp

Girls Green Ball Champion – Emma Dilger

Girls Green Ball Finalist – Eleni Scordalakes

Co-Ed Orange Ball Champion – Jack Williams

Co-Ed Orange Ball Finalists – Krisa Patel

Thompson Makes it Official – Signs with Xavier

Ryan McDaniel — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 20:14:33 +0000

Mater Dei Senior and 2-time IHSAA State Semi-Finalist Aaron Thompson made it official in October, by signing his national letter of intent to play for Xavier University. Joined by his parents and grandparents, Aaron addressed the entire student body of Mater Dei to officially announce his decision. Thompson, who will go down as one of the most successful IHSAA players of all time accumulated a 104-7 record throughout his four years. All 111 of his matches were played at #1 singles.

His senior proved to be another great year. Aaron managed to compile a record of 28-1 before losing to the eventual IHSAA State Champion.

Aaron will join Xavier’s Men’s Tennis team in the fall of 2019. He continues to play high level events and plans on training full time until he leaves for school.

Congratulations Aaron on the wonderful achievement and hard work! We look forward to following your career at Xavier.

Aaron Thompson Commits to Xavier

Ryan McDaniel — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 19:14:40 +0000

Mater Dei senior and 2017 IHSAA State-finalist, Aaron Thompson verbally committed this week to continue his education and playing career at Xavier University. Aaron , who has been ranked as high as top 30 in the Midwest, according to USTA rankings, will join a solid 2019 recruiting class for the Musketeers. Aaron will be the third player from the ETC program to play at Xavier. Kara Courtney (’05-’09) and Anthony Palmenter (’06-’10) previously played for the Musketeers.

Aaron is the 9th ETC player in the past two years to commit or sign a National Letter of Intent to play in college.

Good luck and keep up the hard work Aaron!

Women’s Hospital Classic

Ryan McDaniel — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 16:08:08 +0000

This year’s women’s professional tennis tournament starts Sunday with play beginning at 9 AM at ETC – Wesselman. Play will continue throughout the day until around 4 PM. Come out and watch some great tennis all next week!!! Here is our schedule of events: To learn more about this years’ “Players to Watch” click Evansville Women’s Media Notes

Schedule of Play

Sunday July 22 Qualifying Rounds 9 AM
Monday July 23 Qualifying Rounds 9 AM
Tuesday July 24 Final Qualifying Rounds & Main Draw 9 AM
Wednesday July 25 Main Draw 9 AM
Thursday July 26 Main Draw 9 AM
Friday July 27 Quarterfinal Rounds Singles 10 AM
Friday July 27 Doubles Semi Finals Following Singles
Saturday July 28 Singles Semi-Finals 10:30 AM
Saturday July 28 Doubles Following Singles
Sunday July 30 Singles Final 11:00 AM

Special Events

Wednesday July 25 Pro-AM Party at ETC Indoors 6 PM

Thursday July 26 Industrial Transport Services 6 PM Doubles Clinic

Friday July 27 Ladies Day Luncheon 9 AM

Friday July 27 Net Generation Kids Day 10 AM (Open to the Public)

Saturday July 28 Family Day Events 9 AM (Open to the Public)

Sunday July 29 Lic’s Strawberries and Cream 10:00 AM (Open to the Public)

Thanks to our Sponsors:

Schultheis Insurance
Hollander Group
American Windows
MaddenCo Inc.
Jack Rogers Realtor
Anna Hazlett
Field & Main Bank
Kemper CPA Group
Kenny Kent Toyota
Rehab For Life
Evansville Surgical Associates
Michele Bennett Accounting
Evansville Visitors & Convention Bureau
Gaslin Insurance
Ziemer Stayman Weitzel and Shoulders
Award World Trophies
Evansville Living
Kempf’s Donut Bank
Howard Johnson
Body Works
Lic’s Deli & Ice Cream
Bob’s Gym
Starlight Printing
Gem Chemical
Working Distributors
Frontier Liquor
Mills Body Shop
AmeriLite
Advanced Disposal
Walmart
Working Distributors
Sam’s Club

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Mao Wins Singles Title – Sharygin Takes Doubles

Ryan McDaniel — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 18:36:02 +0000

Nathan Mao (Topsham, ME) entered the weekend unseeded but showed he is capable of competing in the 16 and Under division. Mao who spent the winter break competing at the USTA Winter National Championships, won multiple rounds as a 14 and Under player. Mao was ranked top 100 in the nation as a 14 and Under before turning 15 this month.

Mao cruised in his first match against Anish Gangavaram (Mason, OH) winning 6-1; 6-1. Next, he played Xavier Ecarma (Louisville, KY) who beat 7th seeded Nishanth Basavareddy first round. Mao would go on to win 7-6(5); 6-3 to set up a semifinal matchup against Presley Thieneman (Floyds Knobs, IN). Mao needed a second set tiebreak to secure a win 6-3; 7-6(3).

After taking down fourth seeded Thieneman, Mao faced the defending champion and top seeded Daniel Sharygin (Newburgh, IN). Sharygin was ranked top 50 in the nation at the start of the tournament. Mao lost the first set 4-6 only to recover and take the second set 6-0. The third and final set was decided by a match tiebreak which Mao won 10-4.

Despite losing in the finals, Sharygin and his partner, Xavier Ecarma, captured the Doubles Championship. The duo never lost more than 3 games in any of the first three rounds. Sharygin and Ecarma received a walkover in the finals.

Champion – Nathan Mao

Finalist – Daniel Sharygin

Third Place- Nishesh Basavareddy

Fourth Place – Presley Thieneman

Sportsmanship Award – Frank Thompson

For the completed draw please visit the tournament page.

Upcoming National Tournaments:

Girls 12 and Under – March 24-26

Boys and Girls 18 and Under – May 5-7