2011 Season Wrap-up
November 15, 2011
All-League Honors
2011 League Champions
League MVP – Erik Ratkelis
Brad Kraatz –1st Team
Garrett Clay – 1st Team
Kobe Holdren – 1st Team
Erik Ratkelis – 1st Team
Jack Nachazel – 1st Team
Justin McGrane – 1st Team
Austin Gruszczynski – 2nd Team
Matt Guillod – 2nd Team
Grant Cochran – 2nd Team
Mike Pistilli – 2nd Team
Jimmy Amundson – 2nd Team
Bill Epping – Coach of the Year
All-State Academic Honors
Garrett Clay – 1st Team
Jack Nachazel – 1st Team
Conner Clay – 1st Team
Jackson Nock – 1st Team
Tyler Wedeking – 1st Team
Matt Guillod – Honorable Mention
Season Summary
The 2011 Boys Tennis season was full of high expectations and goals. By the end of the season, the boys had certainly attained those goals. First and foremost this young group of men honored Christ with their work ethic and sportsmanship throughout the season. Their biggest accomplishment came when they were awarded the sportsmanship award by the Jeffco coaches. As for the highlights on the courts, there were plenty of them to go around. The boys won the Air Academy tournament and the Windsor tournament this fall. With an 8-0 conference record, they recorded their 1st conference championship. The team finished with an 11-1 match record and placed 6 boys on 1st team All-Conference and 5 on 2nd team All-Conference. Erik Ratkelis was named MVP of the conference. They placed 2nd at the Kent Denver regional and sent 5 young men to the state tournament in Pueblo. The #2 doubles team of Jimmy Amundson/Mike Pistil li made it to the semi-finals of the state tournament and the boys as a team finished 11th in the state. Seniors Matt Guillod, Justin McGrane, Garrett Clay, Brad Kraatz and Captain Grant Cochran will be missed next season but their leadership and character will be felt for years to come. It was a breakout season for this team and they look forward to continuing to grow as young Christian men and honoring Christ in all they do.