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Maltsberger, BHS tennis boys No. 1 in 4-AAA; Cope sees Bulldogs as state title contenders
Alan Sloan - Thu, Apr, 26, 2007
Bearden’s boys tennis program, once again at the top in District 4-AAA, is aiming high in 2007.
High meaning state title contention as a team.
Led by senior Hunter Maltsberger, the defending Class AAA state doubles co-champion, Bearden carried a perfect 6-0 district mark (9-1 overall) into the week.
“We’re probably one of the top three or four teams in the state, so we’re got a chance,” BHS head coach Clint Cope said about his boys. Science Hill or Seigel [defending Class AAA team champion] is probably the favorite.
“We’re probably third.”
A showdown with the high-powered SHHS Hilltoppers took place Wednesday, April 25 (after press deadline) at the West Hills YMCA courts.
Maltsberger, a Wofford University (S.C.) signee who is 10-0 in individual matches at No. 1, has a new doubles partner. Senior Chris Acker (7-1 individually at No. 2) and Maltsberger enter the week 7-1 at No. 1 doubles.
“They make a pretty good team,” Cope said, adding the pair “have a pretty good chance” to win a Class AAA state title.
Acker is a Carson-Newman College signee.
Ben Rahnema, a junior at No. 3 singles, has a 6-3 singles record, while No. 4 Jimmy Fulton, a senior, is 7-1.
David Cooper, a sophomore, is No. 5, followed by No. 6 James Dail, a freshman. Matt Ternes, a junior, is also in the mix.
BHS GIRLS
Though only sporting a 4-6 overall record entering the, Bearden’s Lady Bulldogs were 4-2 in district play.
Freshman Cayla McMurray has unseated long-time No. 1 singles player Helen Fisun at the top spot, but No. 2 Fisun and McMurray were 8-1 as Bearden’s No. 1 doubles pair.
Individually, McMurray was 6-2 entering the week, and Fisun 7-2.
Other players are Courtney Cox, a senior, at No. 3, Stephanie Starr, a junior, at No. 4, senior Rachel Herrin playing No. 5 and junior Courtney Barnes serving things up at No. 6.
Junior Brandee Kent, a junior, and Lorrin Howard, a senior, are the Lady Bulldogs’ No. 3 doubles team.
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