Lauryn Thompson – Evansville Tennis Center

A Summer To Remember

Ryan McDaniel — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 19:51:52 +0000

As we head into Fall Programming at ETC, its time to look back and reflect on very memorable summer. Each summer, session, class, or tournament creates lasting memories for the players, coaches and parents. This past summer, like many before, gave us several to reflect on as we transition into the new school year.

ETC, since its opening in October 2012, has seen its players grow and mature as they navigated their way through high school. The kids spend several days a week with the staff and friends on court. And many of them have done this for several years creating an impactful relationship with their peers and coaches. It is always tough watching these players move on and graduate from the program, but at the same time we are excited and happy to see them move forward and succeed in the next chapter of their life.

We had several players finish their junior career this summer – the largest single class ETC has ever had graduate. While most of these players will be entering their freshman year of college a few players are currently competing in their final season of high school tennis. Watching each and everyone of them mature over the last several years has been very enjoyable and sometimes laughable. They have shown great leadership on and off the court, whether it be helping or encouraging younger players, providing rides to and from practice, helping with homework, or simply being respectful to others.

Current and former staff members have spent countless hours in the car and at tournaments with many of them. We have watched some grow from a shy insecure player who cannot remember where they left their water or bag to an social, organized, accountable, and responsible young adult. Traveling with our players is a perk of the job. Not only do we get to watch them compete, learn more about them, but we get to develop a long lasting relationship with them that will carry well beyond college life.

We would like to thank all of these players for their hard work, dedication, leadership, and attitudes. We wish you all the very best of luck in the years to come and encourage you to come back to visit.

Thank you: Lauren Marx, Lauryn Thompson, Brandon Wu, Nick Johnson, Michael Koch, Evan Bottorff, Evan Ferguson, James Vincent and Ross Effinger.

Thank you once again to all of the sponsors who allowed our Pro Circuit Event – The Women’s Hospital Classic to happen. Its because of our sponsors, volunteers and selfless Tournament Directors, Anna Hazlett and Kim Poynter we are able to host this event for 19 years. This year proved to be successful once again as fans were able to watch some of the youngest and brightest stars play. Ann Li captured her first pro title here in Evansville this year. The junior Wimbledon finalist, along with several other young Americans gave us a glimpse of what the future of American tennis holds.

Sponsors –

The Women’s Hospital (Deaconess)

Industrial Transport Services

Lic’s Deli & Ice Cream

Hollander Group
Schultheis Insurance
American Windows
MaddenCo Inc.
Jack Rogers Realtor
Anna Hazlett
Evansville Visitors & Convention Bureau
Kenny Kent Toyota
Evansville Surgical Associates
Michele Bennett Accounting
Gaslin Insurance

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
Sam’s Club

Women’s Hosptial Classic – Sunday Review / Monday Preview

Ryan McDaniel — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 22:49:58 +0000

The 26th ranked junior, Caty McNally beat Cyndee Wilkinson 6-0,6-0 today. McNally a native of Ohio, returns to Evansville after a second round finish in 2016. Last year McNally made her way through qualifying to beat Anastasia Nefedova. McNally lost to Sara Daavettila in the following round. McNally is scheduled to play Sumvruta Iyengar Monday. They are scheduled for the first match of the day on Court 1.

Kolie Allen made her second trip to Evansville this year. Allen played and won the Evansville Community Tennis Association’s National Junior event in May. Allen, who is currently ranked 31 will play Lisa Thomas on Court 3. They will begin at 9:00 a.m.

University of Southern Indiana signee Lauryn Thompson, drew Indiana University senior Madison Appel on Sunday’s first round. Appel beat Thompson 6-0,6-0 and will play Ceijenia Cornelius of Oral Roberts University.

Monday Order of Play- 9:00am Start Time

Monday July 23 – SCHEDULE
Court 1 – starting at 9 a.m.
Caty McNally vs Sumvutra Iyengar
Kathleen Derienzo vs Eva Raszkiewicz
Court 2 – starting at 9 a.m.
Abigail Desiatnikov vs Mackenzy Middlebrooks
Sophie Abrams vs Salome Devidze
Court 3 – starting at 9 a.m.
Kolie Allen vs Lisa Thomas
Katerina Stewart vs TBA
Court 4 – starting at 9 a.m.
Madison Appel vs Celjenia Cornelius
Sophia Hatton vs Lauren Proctor
Court 5 – starting at 9 a.m.
Olivia Hauger vs Lindsay Song
Csilla Fodor vs Alexis Thoma
Court 6 – starting at 9 a.m.
Madison Westby vs Cassie Mercer
Lorraine M. Guillermo vs Audrey Ann Blakely
Court 11 – starting at 9 a.m.
Jada Robinson vs Chiara Lommer
Caitlin Bernard vs Peyton Stearns
Court 12 – starting at 9 a.m.
Meghan Kelley vs Ayan Broomfield
Charlotte Petrick vs Elysia Bolton

USI Signs Local Player Lauryn Thompson

etcpoynter@gmail.com — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 19:52:05 +0000

Lauryn Thompson committed to the University of Southern Indiana this past winter, and made it official Wednesday April 19th when she signed her National Letter of Intent. Lauryn, a senior at Reitz High School held a small ceremony with family, friends and teammates. Lauryn was a two sport athlete at Reitz, but ultimately decided to focus on tennis, in hopes of playing college tennis. She will be playing for Keely Porter, who has served as the Head Coach at USI for 26 years. She is the third ETC player to play for Porter. Brenna Wu (Memorial) and Haley Jones (North) are currently on the roster. Elizabeth Wilm, an Evansville native, played at USI, and now serves as an assistant coach.