Sports awards conclude season for JV, Varsity B tennis teams

Joseph Ahn • June 2, 2014

Ajay Qi, 10, drives a backhand. Qi played for multiple positions, even playing matches for the Varsity A team. Nick Hershey, 12, readies himself for a volley at the net. Photo courtesy of aves10s.net.

Tennis sports awards have always been a time of good spirits and satisfaction – a time to look back on the unique memories and triumphs of the season.

“I always look forward to sports awards. Superlatives are always hilarious and we get to dress nicely, so it’s a bonus,” said Shyam Parikh, 12.

The two teams completed the 2014 season with winning records, and Coaches Classic and Sycamore Cup first-place titles.

Superlatives such as “most likely to be left in a foreign country,” and “most likely to arrive at a tennis match without shoes, pants, jersey, or tennis racket,” were printed on tennis balls and given to the players.

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Furthermore, more serious awards were also given. Rohan D’Souza, 10, and Jonathan Jih, 12, were given the Coach’s Awards for JV and Varsity B respectively.

Varsity B seniors were then recognized with applause, as the six of them would not be returning next year.

“Tennis is definitely one of the things that is at the top of the list of things I will miss about Sycamore. It’s been a solid six years,” said Nimit Desai, 12.

Hugs accompanied hand clasps as the athletes acknowledged a bittersweet but triumphant end to their season.

“It’s been a better season than we could have asked for.These boys really have excellent character on the court on and off, and its been a privilege to coach them,” said Coach Tanya Holland.

For more information, go to the SHS tennis website or shsleaf.com.

About the Contributor

Joseph Ahn, Creative Projects Editor

My name is Joseph Ahn and this is my fourth and final year at SHS. I have worked for The Leaf for four years and I am currently acting as an associate editor and a creative projects editor for The Leaf and The Leaflet. Journalism and design has grown to become one of my passions and I am extremely grateful to the program and to Mrs. Jardine, who is one of the most dedicated teachers I have ever seen in my high school career. The Leaf has given my peers and myself an amazing opportunity to become the voices of over 1200 students. Away from journalism, I dedicate a significant amount of time to my church’s youth group, where I enjoy planning activities as a member of our Youth Leadership Team and leading praise for our English Ministry services. Through my church, I have been able to travel to Hispaniola each summer and build powerful relationships and experiences, which I often write about upon returning to room 115 in July. My most recent focal point in room 115 is “Walk the Wok,” a collaborative and slightly comedic blog in which Brenda Shen and I think about and discuss what it is like for Asian Americans to grow up in Cincinnati, Ohio.