Bedford Bulletin : Tennis

Derryfield School, a perennial power, conquers jitters to win seventh straight title

Bedford Editor — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:24:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY The crown fits so well, the Derryfield School boys tennis team doesn’t want to take it off. For the seventh consecutive season, the Cougars won the Class M-S state championship after knocking off topseeded Gilford, 6-3, on May 30....(read more)

Bedford boys disappointed by finish to strong second season

Bedford Editor — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:39:00 GMT

BY GREGOR WALZ Bedford boys tennis cocaptain Courtney Mountifield believed the Bulldogs’ semifinal- round match with Hanover on Saturday, May 30, was the true championship match. “The semifinal should have been the finals because we were the...(read more)

Bedford’s season ends, but team’s success just beginning

Bedford Editor — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:36:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY When the Bedford High School girls tennis coach was playing boys high school tennis in Nashua, his teams were frequently bested by West squads packed with Bedford residents. After accepting a teaching position at Bedford High, Peter Gagnon...(read more)

West’s coach must completely revamp Bedford-heavy lineup

Bedford Editor — Wed, 27 May 2009 19:55:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY The West boys tennis team’s roller coaster season finally came to a stop, and many of the athletes won’t be around for next year’s ride. The Blue Knights never won consecutive games during a 5-9 campaign, which concluded...(read more)

West, despite trials, continues to push on court

Bedford Editor — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:23:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Mallika Prabhakar and Nicole Byer hoped to climb the ladder before their high school tennis careers concluded. The seniors skipped a few rungs in the process. Prabhakar is playing No. 1 singles, and Byer is No. 2 for the struggling Blue...(read more)

Athlete of the Month: Bedford High’s No. 1 helps young team net success

Bedford Editor — Wed, 06 May 2009 22:07:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Sponsored by Indian Head Athletics Facing a vocal opponent in Souhegan’s Nischon Radhakrishon, Bedford High School’s No. 1 boys tennis player, Myles Utell, said little. He let his racquet do the talking. Facing a vocal opponent...(read more)

Bedford High School rolls to 4-0 start in second varsity year

Bedford Editor — Wed, 06 May 2009 21:36:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY At an early-season team meeting, Bedford boys tennis head coach Shawna Morley asked her players what their goals were the season. With each hand that went up, the goals became loftier, eventually ending with one player saying his goal...(read more)

Bedford High girls tennis team seeks improvement in follow-up campaign

Bedford Editor — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:05:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY With a second-year program, Peter Gagnon doesn’t expect to make the playoffs. He expects more. The Bedford High School girls tennis coach expects his team to improve on last season’s 8-6 record. The Bulldogs are on their way...(read more)

Sisters share love of sport and rivalry – despite differing styles

Bedford Editor — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:47:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR Samantha Jean doesn’t like to lose, especially to her sister, Kirsten. The feeling is mutual, said the younger sibling. Though each was the top tennis player for their respective high school this season, they never met in...(read more)

Cougars take sixth straight title; no end in sight

Bedford Editor — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:52:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR Bruce Berk said he doesn’t keep track of his Derryfield School boys tennis team’s successes from year to year. Maybe he’s just lost count. The Cougars have reached the state final 15 of the last 18 years, and they...(read more)

Derryfield School takes title despite playing championship match short-handed

Bedford Editor — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:48:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR Winning a state tennis championship is a tough enough task. Six individual players have to do their part, then change their approaches and play doubles – generally immediately following an intense singles match. Now, take...(read more)

West’s surprising season finally stopped in state semifinals

Bedford Editor — Wed, 28 May 2008 20:04:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR He was expecting the call, but he still had his fingers crossed it wouldn’t come. It did. CJ Beck picked up the phone. “Remember that bet you made,” said the voice on the other line. “We didn’t forget.”...(read more)

West boys ignore offseason tennis losses, pile up regular-season wins

Bedford Editor — Wed, 14 May 2008 21:16:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR It was an otherwise routine conversation between Danny Gorman, the uncle, and Danny Gorman, the nephew. “Are you looking forward to the upcoming tennis season?” asked the elder Gorman. “Can’t wait,”...(read more)

Bedford High School boys impress tennis coach with maturity, tenacity and quality

Bedford Editor — Wed, 14 May 2008 21:11:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR After five increasingly successful seasons as Manchester West boys tennis coach, including a 13-1 record and trip to the Class L finale in 2007, Shawna Morley was offered an opportunity at Bedford High she couldn’t refuse....(read more)

To date, Bedford’s deep group has returned most challenges

Bedford Editor — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:49:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR A team of freshmen and sophomores should not be able to compete against junior- and senior- year opponents. Try telling that to the Bedford High School girls tennis team. The Lady Bulldogs could care less about conventional wisdom....(read more)