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Friday, July 18, 2014

Not All Tennis

Natalie and Brooke hit the courts today to face off against Trelsie Sadler and Caitlin Whoriskey.  This was Natalie's opportunity to play doubles against former teammate Caitlin Whoriskey.   Natalie and her played one another on the singles court for the first time earlier in the year and Natalie won in a three set match.  Natalie took advantage of this opportunity as well, as her and Brooke won the match in a tie breaker in lieu of a third set.  The first set started off a little shaky for our girls as they lost 6-4 after battling back and forth for the lead.  Natalie and Brooke took control in the second set with control of the net and down the line shots to win 6-1.  The ladies continued this kind of game into the tie breaker and came out on top with a score of 10-6.  Natalie and Brooke ended happy and excited to win such a mentally difficult match.  So excited, that Natalie ran to the ice cream truck in the parking lot and bought herself a little treat.

Our ladies will face off their opponents, Catherine Harrison (USA) and Mary Weatherholt (USA), tomorrow no earlier than 3 p.m. for the FINALS!!!

Last night we had the opportunity to watch Natalie and Nick Mueller, head Women's Tennis coach at the University of Evansville, give instruction on doubles strategy to the members.  Also this morning Natalie ran the ladies clinic and specifically worked on backhands and drills.  Sherry and I took a lot of good photos and created a video with them.  Below we have attached the link to view them.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KI_YfbXUgg

It hasn't been all tennis and more tennis.  We have had some pretty hilarious moments.  One, Natalie and I met a baby pig and her name was Penelope.  Two, we were at Logan's Steakhouse last night and Sherry decided to blow the straw wrapper at Natalie, except she missed and hit the guy in the booth behind us.  He slowly felt his head and turned around and it was priceless.

Below we have attached some good pictures from today's match, please enjoy!

Till next time...

Loree
 Natalie and Brooke talk strategy before the match.

Me and Penelope pose for our picture during her nap time.