Mid-Season Update

Everything is going great for Bridgewater Men’s tennis so far in the ODAC conference. We have an undefeated record in conference play, and have held our own against some tough teams outside of the conference to the likes of Averett, Methodist, and Baldwin-Wallace. It's as if we were tired of losing to these teams 5-4 going into yesterday’s match against a tough contender in the conference, Emory & Henry. We went down 3- 0 after the doubles and really had to dig out of a hole to pull out the win. This time, we won 5-4. It was really a great feeling after having 2 previous losses by the same score. We were down after I lost my singles match and had to take the remaining 5 spots to pull off the victory. So many a props do to my team for getting things done yesterday.

After half way through the season, everyone is really finding their 'a' games for the tougher stretch of conference matches we will face. Peter Hawkins and Brad Dewitt have only lost 1 match each, and are playing some of the best tennis of their life. Teddy Callow seemed to return to find a new level with a big win over a great player named Bruno. He has been hitting his forehand lights out since. Brent Floyd has yet to lose a match and Martin Donaire displayed some clutchness similar to Chauncey Billups in yesterday’s match.

With it being said how outstanding our team is playing, there is still much to improve upon. Our doubles play has been inconsistent, and this is the second straight time we have won a match, having lost all 3 doubles spots. This has been addressed countless times and we are getting back to the lab to figure things out. Also, we play Washington and Lee at home on Wednesday. Everyone should come and watch. The match is against one of the best teams and the ODAC, and we are hoping to prove to the naysayers that we can hang with these great teams. In the past, we have had success at a few spots against W and L, but they have such depth in their line-up. Hopefully, we can keep the Fiyah burning against the Natty ranked Generals.

One new dilemma the team has been facing is the team cheer. We don’t have the intensity and population of Bridgewater football and our huddle really shows the low intensity, or a lack there-of. The usual chant, “What comes after A” “B C!” seems a little outdated although it is a fan favorite. We just don’t make it loud enough unless the girl’s team joins the huddle. Also the adage has really grown older than the dirt in which it sleeps. Throwback jerseys are pretty cool, but sometimes you have to go with a fresh Chauncey. Any suggestions?

In conclusion, come out and watch Bridgewater take on W and L on Wednesday. You will have a great time. I assure you. Also, I would like to thank the athletic department for the amazing coverage of Bridgewater athletics. It is definitely one of the best athletic sites I have seen. I cannot think of many other schools that have highlights, blogs, and BC Hotseats along with so many other things.

Take power naps, run victory laps,

~Chris