Tennis Captures Eighth Straight Championship

May 9, 2023 / Athletics/All News

Last week, the Jackson Academy girls tennis team earned the MAIS Championship for the eighth season in a row. The JA boys team received runner-up honors. Way to go, Raiders!

Individual Championship Winners:

  • Boys No.1 Doubles- Drake Lester and Sam Chustz
  • Girls No.1 Doubles- Ellie Hogue and Lucy Lee
  • Girls No.1 Singles- Emily Buchanan
  • Boys No. 2 Doubles- Jeffery Gao and Willis Thigpen 

 

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