Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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BOYS’ TENNIS TEAM: Row 1. Troy Davis. Ben Ovard. Row 2. Mike Grass. Chris Terry. Tim Fames. Andy Leonard. Micah Rideout. Tennis 77

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Tennis Chris Terry lunges into his next return. Tennis is an internationally com- petitive sport enjoyed by both spec- tators and players. “Coach Quimby doesn’t stop at “good enough”. She makes us work extra hard and extra long, no matter how tired we are,” says Troy Davis. Through extra hard workouts, the players can begin to improve their skills and abilities, and become bet- ter competitors. “A successful tennis player has to be strong, have stamina, and flexi- bility; but most importantly, he has to have the mental ability to know what’s going on, and how to make the other guy unstable, without sac- rificing your own game,” says Chris Terry. Although tennis is based mostly on one’s individual performance, teamwork and unity are essential to the success of the team. “We all contribute as much as we can, and that way, we can’t leave out any important skills that could help our team win,” says Mike Grass. The team agrees that they will go to state only if they work together to improve their play. The coach patiently observes the graceful Aiming, crouching, and positioning. Tim form demonstrated by Mike Grass. Fames seems to be frozen with control. 76 Tennis

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Tennis Players DEVASTATE Beginning with tryouts the week before school started and matches the first week of school, the girls’ tennis team got off to a busy start. Matches were held twice a week, many times in the wind and the rain. During the season, Alta was victori- ous over all other teams, with the exception of Brighton. The region tournament held at Mountain View proved to be very successful as the girls placed sec- ond overall. The girls played long hours. Burning holes through the soles of their shoes and gulping wa- ter out of tennis cans were common sights. Stephanie Ball placed sec- ond in 1st singles, Debbie Nordberg Choosing the best balls. Kristen Rich and Jenny Wood get ready tor their first state doubles match which led them to a 3rd place finish. The Opposition Hoping to make contact. Kim Mortenson lunges for the ball. 78 Girls Tennis placed third in 2nd singles, Kristen Rich and Jenny Wood placed sec- ond in 1st doubles, and Kim Morten- son and Jessica Gyllenskog placed second in 2nd doubles. State was held at Liberty Park. The team placed fifth overall while Kristen Rich and Jenny Wood made it to the semi-finals. When asked about the best part of being on the tennis team, Jenny wood replied, “The best part was when Quimby bribed us with free dinners if we won the quarter fin- als. Relaxing after placing 5th overall in state, the varsity team demonstrates the friendships they have with each other. Examining the ball for defects, Mandy Ri- deout prepares to serve.