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New courts begin to take shape

Seven new courts, high quality metal fences, a unique drainage system, and a new concrete walkway are just some of the new features that will arrive in Nov. when construction is completed. The addition of a separate, extra court will allow all three teams to play at the same time. A new overhead shed will also be added for viewing and sun relief. Photo courtesy of Coach Mike Teets.
Seven new courts, high quality metal fences, a unique drainage system, and a new concrete walkway are just some of the new features that will arrive in November when construction is completed. The addition of a separate, extra court will allow all three teams to play at the same time. A new overhead shed will also be added for viewing and sun relief. Photo courtesy of Mike Teets.

After years of large cracks and wet puddles interrupting matches and practices, the tennis courts are finally being redone. Construction started in August, and is on schedule to be completed by November.

Seven newly paved courts, high quality metal fences, a unique drainage system, and a concrete walkway are just some of the many new features.

“I am extremely excited for our new facility. It is awesome that we will be the first ones to use it, and hopefully, it will help us start up fresh for the new season,” said Naveen Viswanath, 11.

The new drainage system will help clear rain water quicker than before, so players will not have to wait for hours and hours to play.

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“We will never have to endure the pains of waiting for the courts to dry again. I also won’t have to worry about slipping on a wet spot,” said Sam Levitt, 12.

The addition of one extra court will allow all three teams to practice at the same time. It will not be attached to the other six, so if one team has a match, then another can still practice without causing any distractions.

“There will be no waiting around anymore. Each time we step onto the court, we will get a full workout in without any interruptions,” said Ajay Qi, 10.

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Alex Wittenbaum, Sports Chief
I am a senior on the Leaf Staff and I hold the title of sports chief. I manage the Sports Center section on shsleaf.org and help design and write for the number one high school newspaper in Ohio, The Leaf. I am an avid sports fan. I love following and watching my favorite teams play, such as the Indiana Pacers, the Cincinnati Reds and the Bengals, and the New York Yankees. My idol is Derek Jeter. I strive to be like him and model my life as he lives his. I also love to play tennis. I was a part of the 2014 State Championship tennis team. It is my biggest accomplishment in sports so far, and I recently signed to play college tennis at Marian University in Indianapolis.
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