More RHS Tennis Clinics

Summer tennis is on!  The tennis clinic and league is beginning Tuesday 6/15 at 6 P.M. for interested boys from the Reedley area.  Any player 10 to 18 may attend.  The first half hour is a clinic and then the play begins.  The last part of the time is devoted to teams competing or picking up competitive matches for individuals.  Everyone is welcome to the open court time.  Come out and have fun playing tennis in Reedley this summer.  We will meet either Tuesdays or Thursdays depending on interest.

On hand will be RHS boys coach Kirkland, conditioning expert Nick Wolff, JV head coach Anita Dekker, Reedley College players and RHS boys varsity players.  There is no fee but a  donation of new tennis balls would be appreciated.  See you there.

Reedley drops four straight to end season. 4/27 to 5/4/2010

The Pirates dropped all four the remaining matches to end their season.  The sole wins in those matches were against Sanger as Reedley came up with two victories in that match.  The boys fell in every match against Bullard, Clovis North, and even Edison.

Josh Ediger nearly won at number one singles against co-champs Clovis North.  He dropped a three setter to Ryan 6-2, 1-6, 5-10.  Ediger got close against league Champ Jaramishian from Bullard in the first set 4-6.  Then Bullard's number one caught fire to retire Josh 1-6 in the decider.  Ediger was in on both wins at Sanger as he won at number one singles and doubles.  He beat Jared Owen in singles 6-1, 6-2.  Finally, Edison dismantled the Reedley netters without much response.  Still the Pirates struggled on.  Tough season, but tougher boys.  We'll get 'em next year.

Rain out and just missed out. 4/22/2010

It was a wash out due to rain for the tennis Pirates on Tuesday this week.  However, the match against Hoover went on without much weather except for evening cold.  And, it was a cold which led to Reedley's 4-5 loss, most probably.  Captain and senior inspiration Noe Hernandez was home with a cold.

Still yet, the Pirates fought on valiantly.  Down 4-2 after singles, Reedley netters rallied in doubles.  Josh Ediger and Eliu Baltazar struggled to a win at number one 6-4, 6-2 over Smith and Moser.  Ryan Casteel and fill-in Doug Franz made good on their abilities by cruising to a 6-2, 6-2 win at number three doubles.  It was left up to Dana Davis and Antonio Coria at number two.  They duo played tough, but subsided 2-6, 3-6 to give up the loss to Hoover.  Both teams moved to one win and the rest losses in CMAC play.

Losses Mount in League Play. 4/15/2010

The boys lost two matches without much fanfare this past week.  Tuesday, Sanger disappointed the Pirate netters with a 2-7 trouncing.  The only wins came in Singles as Josh Ediger and number three Wes Ruments both held on for victories.  Ediger won 6-0, 6-1 and Ruments prevailed in a third set tie-breaker 10-8.  Good enough.

In the other match, the Pirates were little trouble for the Edison Tigers.  Eliu Baltazar won at four singles 7-5, 6-3 for the only Reedley point.  Ryan Casteel won his first set, but dropped the next two in a two hour marathon.  There is some fight in the boys as they ready themselves for the second half.

Broncos Ride Roughshod over Pirates. 4/8/2010

Reedley undertook a huge task when they traveled to Clovis North for the CMAC showdown.  Former Pirate and now Bronco head coach Ross Garner and his team that returned everyone from last season swept every set in their 9-0 route.  The only Pirates close were Josh Ediger who fell to Brar and bad cramps in his legs, yet mustered a 4-6, 3-6 score.  Ryan Casteel was close in number six singles losing to Ritu Jayakristonen 4-6, 2-6.  The doubles weren't close and Reedley drops to 1-2 in league.  Sanger and Edison await.

The Reedley High boys made a poor showing in their first scrimmage and their season opener at Sierra High.  The Pirates fought furiously to no avail.  In the scrimmage, Noe Hernandez and Wes Ruments came away with victories, but they were the only two of the day.  In the first match against Sierra, Josh Ediger won a straight set match against Seth Peschel of Sierra 6-3, 6-3 for the lone team point as Reedley fell 1-8.  The boys have some improving to do before league.

The Pirates remained perfect at the Clovis tourney by losing every team match they played.  Josh Ediger gave the Reedley Netters their only wins in the tournament against Wasco and Mt. Whitney number one players.  Ediger is a gamer even when his body doesn't cooperate.  After being rained out against Selma, the Pirates go to Dinuba and then on to Madera soon after.  Good luck, boys.

Pirates Handled by Emperors 3/10/10

The Reedley Boy's Tennis Team is improving, but the Dinuba emperors dispatched the inexperienced Pirates 3-6 on 3/10/10.  Singles wins came from Josh Ediger and Noe Hernandez.  These two teamed to win a doubles points also.  they are a bright spot to the RHS tennis team.

Visalia Champion Pirates 3/13/10

The Pirates won their first match on Saturday at the Visalia tournament and then went on to win two more en route to the Tier VI championship.  The first team win came against Fowler in a narrow 4-2 squeaker.  Josh Ediger won 8-0, Wes Ruments held for an 8-3 victory, both doubles teams also won for the deciders.  Antonio Coria/Doug Franz and Ryan Casteel/Dana Davis were solid in that match.  

The next mission for the Pirates was to stop Hanford.  Ediger defeated Avalos of Hanford 8-2.  Ruments remained perfect by topping Reall 8-4.  Hirata fell to Cox 6-8, but Hernandez held at number four against Alves 8-3.  Hanford swept the doubles to tie the match at 3-3.  The tie break came down to games as Coria/Franz scored 6 games in their match to give Reedley the game count and win at 39-33.

The championship came down to Reedley vs. Redwood's #2 team.  Ediger raced off the court with an 8-0 over Garcia.  Then Ruments won his third match of the day against Vang 8-5.  Hirata came up short 5-8 versus Garcia.  Hernandez came through with an 8--4 over Coulter.  Doubles swept Redwood 8-6 and 9-7 to give the Pirates a 5-1 victory and the championship.  Congratulations Tier VI Visalia Champs 2010!

Coyotes Clobber Pirates 3/16/10

In Madera, the RHS netters only mustered one win in spirited matches.  Noe Hernandez survived at number five against Ivan Torres in a third set tie-breaker.  It was the closest of matches at 7-6 (4) 4-6, 10-7.  In other singles, Madera's Sheeter outgunned Ediger 1-6, 1-6.  Wes Ruments fell to Singh with the same scores.  Jared Hirata of Reedley won three games total against Sanchez of Madera at three.  Eliu Baltazar was tough at number five losing 2-6, 4-6 to Choi.  And at number six Dana Davis fell to Nash 3-6, 1-6.  Doubles ended quickly with Casteel and Franz coming the closest at 5-8.  It was a tough day. 

Selma Routes Reedley 3/19/10

The Pirates only received one win again on Friday and once again, Noe Hernandez was the savior.  He and Ryan Casteel teamed up to win at third doubles.  The other unfortunate doubles fell to Selma in abbreviated matches when the team match was decided in singles.  Josh Ediger played an excellent match against the Spanish phenom exchange student Alejandro Albondigas 3-6, 6-4, 5-10.  Ediger was down 4-5 in the final tie-breaker when his served deserted him.  None of the other singles were that close as they all dropped in straight sets.  Better luck in league, Pirates. 

Boys Split 1st Two CMAC Matches 3/23 & 25/10

After being routed by defending CMAC champs Bullard this past week, the Pirates rebounded nicely by outlasting Hoover for their first league win.  Although the Pirates were handed a goose egg in the team scoring, Wes Ruments and Eliu Baltazar were each able to keep the matches close by scoring 4-6, 4-6, and 4-6, 2-6 respectively.  In the Hoover match (the first home match of the season) Reedley got wins from Josh Ediger at number one over Hoover's Mal Smith 3-6, 6-2, 10-7; at number 4 Baltazar beat Valenzuela 4-6, 7-6 (5) 10-8; Noe Hernandez clubbed Trocke 6-2, 6-1; and Ryan Casteel out fought Almanza 6-3, 6-2.  The decider came in doubles when Dana Davis and Antonio Coria held on against Valles/Rudolf 7-6 (4) 6-4.  Good start, Pirates!

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