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AL SKUODAS & MONROE WALKER
WIN THE SEPTEMBER 12 DOUBLES SLAM
On Rockford Tennis' three-year anniversary, sixteen players on eight teams competed in the September 12 Doubles Slam at Jefferson High School. Match play began at 9 a.m. and ended by 1:30 p.m.
Upon arrival, a representative from each team drew a card to determine their team's round one placement on an eight-team compass draw bracket. Opponents for rounds two and three were based upon round one results.
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After round one, the sixteen players posed for a photo. Left to right / Back row: Al Skuodas, Rich Schultz, Monroe, Walker, Brian Dean, Rudi Friedel, Lyle Ward, Lydell Manning, Marc Westen; Middle row: Angelo Washington, Kristi Ransom, Tammy Dean, Carol Lauscher, Janet Johnson, Ed Jemola; Front row: Aleana Bond, Lisa Dunlap.
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Al Skuodas and Monroe Walker won the event by remaining undefeated with a record of 3–0. In round 1, they defeated Janet Johnson and Carol Lauscher 8-1. In round 2, they defeated Lydell Manning and Aleana Bond 9-7. In round 3, they defeated Lisa Dunlap and Angelo Washington 8-2.
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Champions Monroe Walker and Al Skuodas earned green awards and gift cards.
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Three of the eight teams earned finalist awards by posting a record of 2–1.
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Finalists Janet Johnson and Carol Lauscher created an award-winning team in white and black.
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Finalists Lydell Manning and Aleana Bond teamed up for success.
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J-Hawk finalists Lisa Dunlap and Angelo Washington returned to their alma mater for a win.
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Each of the eight teams played three other teams in three rounds of play. All matches consisted of one eight-game pro set with regular scoring. The winner of each match was the first player to win eight games by a margin of two. A ten-point tiebreak was played when the score was tied at eight games all.
Players enjoyed each other's company as well as complimentary water, cookies, granola bars, chips, apples and bananas in between rounds of play.
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Janet Johnson, David Dunlap, Carol Lauscher and Angelo Washington relax between rounds.
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Kristi Ransom, Carol Lauscher, Brian Dean and Tammy Dean take a break.
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Lisa Dunlap's parents, Don and Jo Marie Peterson, came out to enjoy a day at the courts.
Mrs. Peterson brought home-baked cookies!
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Terry Carlson, Marc Westen, Janet Johnson and Carol Lauscher exit the courts.
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Angelo Washington is super cool even when not wearing his shades ; )
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Janet Johnson pulls up a chair while Marc Westen, Rudi Friedel, Al Skuodas and Monroe Walker stretch their legs.
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Participants and fans enjoy snacks and sunshine at Jefferson High School.
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Marc Westen, Terry Carlson, Al Skuodas and his wife discuss the day's events.
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In between photos, three players grew antennae, Aleana strikes a pose in front and the Rockford Tennis "Cookie Maker" appears in pink.
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Award winners Angelo Washington, Lisa Dunlap, Aleana Bond, Lydell Manning and Al Skuodas are all smiles at the end of the day. Special thanks to Jefferson High School for allowing Rockford Tennis to use the courts!
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