With the spring season underway, the tennis team has had to make several adjustments. After welcoming in new head Coach, Jason Cate, the team seems to be taking the transition smoothly and is beginning the year with a positive outlook. Even with the changes, the results of this season and the future of the Argyle Tennis program look favorable.
“With the limited time I have seen our kids play and from what I have read in previous articles and with what I have heard from the tennis community I don’t think that making it to State is all that far fetched,” Cate said. “I am excited to see how far a group of my seniors might make it this spring.”
Already with the season only recently starting, a few players have had success, including seniors Jack Vickery and Margaret Stein, who hold an impressive winning record for the current season as mixed doubles partners.
“I would say our stand-out players are Jack Vickery and Margaret Stein,” Cate said. “They have an excellent shot playing mixed doubles together. I know that Jack has some history making it to the state tournament. I’m hoping that with some of that experience and a few things going our way that Jack and Margaret can make another run at the state tournament this April. Being new to the District and not having a chance to see who they played in the fall, I am curious to see what other teams in our region have to offer.”
The future for the tennis team’s season looks like it will be ending on a positive note. With the season off to a great start, the team’s goal of state looks reachable and with Cate’s positive attitude, they seem to be embracing change and moving towards a great future. The team remains positive and chooses to work towards improvement, and that is how they measure their success.
“I expect my athletes to compete and try hard everyday,” Cate said. “I expect them to give everything they have to get better each day.”
Argyle varsity tennis will compete at Lovejoy High School Mar. 4 and at Lewisville High School Mar. 19. These dual matches will take place after school, so make sure to come out and support the tennis team.
