Regents School of Oxford’s varsity tennis teams win MAIS AAA North Half Runner-Up title

Published 10:34 am Thursday, April 25, 2024

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Boys AAA North Hall runners up team is (from left) Coach Evan Coughlin, Anders Griffin, Hardin Shirkey, Swinton White, Stephen Williams, Harrison Yow, and Coach Lauren Coughlin. (Contributed)

Regents School of Oxford’s Varsity Tennis Teams won the MAIS AAA North Half Runner-Up title in both boys and girls competition Tuesday at Tunica National Golf & Tennis Club.

The team’s 10 players, led by Coaches Evan and Lauren Coughlin, all advanced to the MAIS AAA state competition.

The boys started the day strong with a first-place win by Anders Griffin and Swinton White in #2 doubles, followed by second place in #1 doubles by Harrison Yow and Stephen Williams.

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Hardin Shirkey also placed second in his division of #2 boys singles. In girls play, Annalee Rogers won first place in #1 singles followed by Nila Vae Cochet and Lauren Niemeyer winning first in their division of #2 girls doubles.

Cate Callicutt and Annie Perry placed second in #1 girls doubles to secure the team’s Runner Up honors.

All 10 player participants will advance to the state tournament next week in Ridgeland:

– Annalee Rogers (7th) – #1 Girls Singles

– Cate Callicutt (11th)- #1 Girls Doubles

– Annie Perry (8th) – #1 Girls Doubles

– Lauren Niemeyer (11th) – #2 Girls Doubles

– Nila Vae Cochet (8th) – #2 Girls Doubles

– Hardin Shirkey (7th) – #2 Boys Singles

– Stephen Williams (7th) – #1 Boys Doubles

– Harrison Yow (7th) – #1 Boys Doubles

– Anders Griffin (7th) – #2 Boys Doubles

– Swinton White (7th) – #2 Boys Doubles