Media release: The Rome Tennis Academy announces junior Rome circuit rankings. Rankings are based on performance in the Rome Tennis Academy junior tournaments and considers the best four results in singles and the best three results in doubles for the year; in addition to the player’s current standing on the ladder.
Tournaments have been held monthly since this past April when the academy opened. David Araiza, RFPRA Tennis Coordinator and tournament director said, “The newly formed Rome Tennis Academy has already seen a lot of growth in player performance as well as attracting new participants to the sport of tennis here in Rome.” Monthly tournaments will continue through November when final rankings will be announced.
The current Rome Circuit Rankings are as follows:
Co-Ed 8 & Under
1 – Mary Blair Fuller, Darlington School
2 – Ethan von Bergen, Darlington School
2 – Whit Molnar, East Central
3 – Felipe Selle, Johnson Elementary
3 – Jay Watters, Darlington School
4 – Jackson Slatky, East Central
5 – William Tullis, Darlington School
5 – Barclay Barnes, Lundy Christian
5 – Jack Breakfield, (not provided)
5 – Aidan Parsa, (not provided)
5 – Alex Hernandez, Garden Lakes Elem.
6 – Timmy King, St. Mary’s
6 – Brooke Temple, Darlington School
6 – Anaya Desai, Armuchee Elementary
6 – Josey Howell, Darlington School
6 – Maddox Wilbanks, (not provided)
6 – Chip Winslette, Unity Christian
Co-Ed 10 & Under
1 – Clara Graham, Berry Elementary
2 – Amelia Hucks, St. Mary’s
3 – Hannah Grace Nash, Pepperell Elementary
3 – Anaya Desai, Armuchee Elementary
3 – Brock Lignell, Darlington School
4 – Mary Mac Pittman, Darlington School
4 – Jules Hines, Providence Prep
4 – Link Lignell, Darlington School
5 – Emmelyn Harrison, Unity Christian School
6 – Barclay Barnes, Lundy Christian
7 – William Tullis, Darlington School
7 – Matthew Hucks, St. Mary’s
8 – Ryland Scott, Darlington School
9 – Mary Blair Fuller, Darlington School
Boys 12 & Under
1 – Eli Abdou, Johnson Elementary
2 – Tanner Arnold, Lundy Christian
2 – Brice Fowler, (not provided)
3 – Teller Abdou, Johnson Elementary
3 – Michael Odintsov, Dickerson Middle
4 – Alex Odintsov, Sope Creek Elementary
5 – Rider Marr, Darlington School
5 – Reid Finnegan, Providence Prep
Girls 14 & Under School
1 – Devan Hines, Providence Prep
2 – Brooke Dellis, Armuchee Middle
3 – Krystyna Virkler, Darlington School
4 – Celine Chan, Armuchee Middle
5 – Ishani Desai, Darlington School
6 – Haley Mathis, Armuchee Middle
7 – Olivia Hucks, Rome High
8 – Hannah Dellis, Armuchee Elementary
8 – Keegan Justice, Coosa Middle
Boys 16 & Under
1 – Austin Silver, Coosa High
2 – Jacob McLean, Coosa High
3 – Mason Clemones, Pepperell High
4 – Andrew Rolan, Model High
5 – Chris Meek, Darlington School
6 – Carl Schriever, Darlington School
7 – Alec Jerauld, Trion High
8 – Will Crawford, Darlington School
9 – Izaak Taylor, Coosa High
9 – Simon Morris, Excel Christian
10 – Mario Chen, Darlington School
11 – Bob Hand, Coosa High
11 – Kyle Hale, Model Middle
11 – Casey Tudor, Trion High
11 – Riley Purdy, Armuchee High
12 – Avery Eubanks, Coosa High
12 – Griffin Hale, Woodland High
12 – Dylan Rogers, Coosa High
Girls 16 & Under
1 – Hailey Critchlow, Armuchee High
2 – Julia Hall, Coosa High
3 – Tori Overby, Armuchee High
4 – Raven Ayer, Coosa High
5 – Kallie Cothran, Armuchee High
6 – Callie Nash, Pepperell High
7 – Kasey Gibson, Cedartown High
7 – Morgan Thompson, Rockmart High
8 – Ragan Ware, Pepperell High
8 – Allie Williams, Pepperell High
9 – Lauren Moye, Rome High
10 – Madison Bishop, Coosa High
11 – Sarah Beth Cates, Coosa High
11 – Jordan Mitchell, Coosa High
Girls 12 & Under School
1 – Maggie Hawkins, Darlington School
2 – Tatum Abdou, Johnson Elementary
3 – Kelly Ann Sutterfield, North Cobb Christian
4 – Hannah Dellis, Armuchee Elementary
5 – Emma Evans, Rockmart Middle
6 – Emily Prusakowski, Darlington School
6 – Grace Watters, Darlington School
7 – Camille Temple, Darlington School
8 – Hannah Nash, Pepperell Elementary
9 – Gracie Temple, Darlington School
10 – Molly Mashburn, Calhoun Elementary
11 – Brooke Roberts, Model Middle
11 – Dawsin Grieff, Johnson Elementary
11 – Haley Mathis, Armuchee Middle
12 – Evalyn Edwards, Model Middle
Boys 14 & Under
1 – Coen Marcus, Calhoun Middle
2 – Joseph Ingram, Darlington School
3 – Sam Welborn, Unity Christian School
4 – Mitch Crego, Model Middle
4 – Joey Tumlin, Coosa High
5 – Davis Graham, Berry Elementary
6 – Kyle Hale, Model Middle
6 – Justin Roberts, Model Middle
7 – Mason Sinnock, Model Middle
7 – Luke McKenzie, Calhoun High
8 – Eli Abdou, Johnson Elementary
8 – Rider Marr, Darlington School
9 – Griffin Shaw, Cartersville Middle
10 – Tanner Arnold, Lundy Christian
For a breakdown of the points, please visit www.rometennisacademy.com.
The next Rome tennis circuit tournament is on Saturday, July 19. All junior players ages 8 – 18 are welcome to play. The cost to participate in this tournament is $17.50 for singles, and $23.00 to play both singles and doubles. Participants are not required to have a USTA membership.
The Rome Tennis Academy offers lessons on Tuesday and Thursday during the summer and Monday through Thursday during the fall.
For more information about the Rome Tennis Academy circuit tournament or academy lessons, contact David Araiza at 706.331.0796 or visit rometennisacademy.com.