2010 AAA STATE RUNNER-UP

Congratulations to the Boys Tennis team for making it to the State Championship Match and finishing State Runner Up on Saturday, May 8.

Congratulations to Henry Drakeford who was named The Northside Neighbor Athlete of the Week.  To read the May 12, 2010 article, click HERE

Season recap provided by Junior Adrian Clark:  2010 AAA STATE RUNNER-UP -- the team's best finish in three years. At the State Meet, the boys had a souund victory over number one seed LaGrange (4-0) and advanced to the finals to play region division rival, Johns Creek, who had defeated the Raiders 5-0 earlier in the season. Johns Creek won 3-0 in very close matches and, had all matches been completed, it would have been a close 3-2 loss.

The Boy's team finished the first half of their season with 2 wins and 4 losses finishing with a momentum-starting victory over 5A Lassiter. The second half of the season saw a different team with 5 wins and only 1 loss. With a new mental game, the boy's team made a strong run in the region tournament finishing in 3rd place.  With fans showing up to cheer on the Raiders against Dunwoody and St. Pius X, the team remained optimistic. The boy's advanced to the Sweet Sixteen defeating Morgan County and then had an amazing comeback against Lambert.  The Raiders next had a big victory over rival St. Pius X, placing the boy's team in the Elite Eight.  Believing not only in themselves but also in each other, this dynamic team found themselves in the State Finals full of silent confidence and ready to take on any opponent.  The team that was ready and willing to give 110%, and they proved what they were made of: the right stuff!

Raiders Finish Second in 5-AAA 2010 Region Play
The Raiders finished the 2010 season with a 4-1 Region record

Head Coach:  David Armistead

Athletic Association Parent Representative: Marla Chaliff

2009 Sweet Sixteen