{"id":9718,"date":"2023-03-17T15:14:03","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T15:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.lvc.edu\/wordpress\/lavie\/?p=9718"},"modified":"2023-03-17T15:14:03","modified_gmt":"2023-03-17T15:14:03","slug":"tennis-teams-show-strength-in-hilton-head","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.lvc.edu\/lavie\/2023\/03\/17\/tennis-teams-show-strength-in-hilton-head\/","title":{"rendered":"Tennis teams show strength in Hilton Head"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Meredith Haas \u201924, editor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With weight on the shoulders of both LVC tennis teams to perform well, the Dutchmen utilized a spring break trip to help prepare for the start of their upcoming seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy to escape PA\u2019s wintry weather, both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s teams traveled to Hilton Head Island, SC, where they competed in the PTR Spring Tennis Fest tournament. This tournament runs for several weeks, bringing in talented Division I, II and III teams from all over the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The women\u2019s team went 2-1 in three matches, defeating two strong teams. Losing the first match to Drew University 1-8, the team quickly bounced back and defeated Gordon College 7-2 and Roanoke College 6-3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The men\u2019s team played one more match than the women, winning two of their four matches. Starting off with a dominant 6-3 win over Drew University, the men lost their next two contests to Gordon College and Pfeiffer University. The Dutchmen ended on a high note, defeating Roanoke 5-4 in a well-fought match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think spring break is a great warmup for the spring season and also good competition,\u201d Dave Remsburg, head coach of the men\u2019s tennis team, said. \u201cMy guys are now tuned up and ready for another run at the championship.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the main point of this trip is playing tough matches to get ready for the spring season, traveling to Hilton Head has some other added bonuses. For both teams, spring break is an opportunity for the players to build chemistry and bond in a relaxed environment. The teams spend all hours of the day together, sharing a house, eating meals together, and doing things outside of tennis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019d say the trip is a great way to start the season,\u201d Adam Warren, a sophomore on the men\u2019s team, said. \u201cWe all get really close as a team which is important for all of us playing well as a unit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With some built-in free time between matches, the players had opportunities to explore Hilton Head Island and do other activities. This means time well-spent at the pool and beach days to cool off from the hot temperatures. The women\u2019s team got to test out their golf skills at a driving range, and also left Hilton Head for a day trip to Savannah filled with good food and new memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many players on the trip, this year was their first time getting to experience going to Hilton Head with the team. While Jenna Miner, a first-year on the women\u2019s team, was unsure of what to expect, she left having had a good time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m so happy that I went,\u201d Miner said. \u201cThe break in Hilton Head was amazing. I made so many great memories with the girls and was able to enjoy the beautiful beach weather. I hope to go again next year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The teams have returned back to LVC and will continue to prepare for their upcoming matches. Both teams will have their first match following spring break on Saturday, March 18 at Ursinus College, followed by a busy conference schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the full tennis team schedules and more information, head to www.godutchmen.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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