2013

Alex Willis

Carl Stradal

Jackson Scheiter

Kane Henson

2012

Pat Logan

Pat Spain

2011

Pat logan

Pat Spain

Matt Estes

2010

Pat Logan

Pat Spain

2009

Pat Logan

2008

Eric Kleinschnittger

2007

Luke Jackson

Rory Morse

Eric Kleinschnittger

Matt Sanders

2006

Joe Vasser

John Schwank

Trevor Kleinschnittger

Luke Jackson

Rory Morse

2005

Ben Sidwell

David McPike

2004

Ben Sidwell

Jack Hoelscher

2003

Nick Redd

Joe Holleran

2002

Rob Simpson

2001

Rob Simpson

Tony Hong

2000

Rob Simpson

Tetee Hong

Marty Jacobs

Kyle Aulabaugh

Tony Hong

Andy Fink

1999

Rob Simpson

Doug DeClue

Kyle Aulabaugh

Tony Hong

Tetee Hong

Bill Brooks

1998

Doug DeClue

Tetee Hong

1997

Doug DeClue

17 STRAIGHT IHSA

STATE

TOURNAMENT

APPEARANCES

Redbird Netters Recognized for Academics

For the sixth consecutive year, the Alton High School boys’ varsity tennis team has received the Team Academic Award from the Illinois High School Association. The award recognizes varsity teams that excel in the classroom while in season. To be eligible, teams must maintain at least a 3.0 G.P.A on an unweighted 4.0 scale. For the 2013 season, the Redbird varsity netters maintained a team G.P.A of 3.37.  When calculating honors classes, the varsity squad had an average G.P.A. of 4.06. The Redbirds were led this year by three seniors who all ranked in the top ten in the graduating class of 2013: Evan Hays, Alex Willis, and Cody Peckham.   Peckham graduated as salutatorian for Alton High and was also the Rotary Student of the Year.  He and Willis both held the highest ACT scores in the school, with each student attaining a 34.  Willis was also two time member of the Southwestern Conference All Academic Team in 2012 and 2013.  Other members of the 2013 varsity team were Allan Bower, Christian Freeman, Adam Ruckman, Carl Stradal, Kain Henson, Jackson Scheiter, Drew Hays, Max Sutton, and Jeff Northway.  Besides winning the award from 2008-2013, the Alton High tennis team also won the award in 2005.

Spain and Logan Advance to State Quarterfinals

          In 2012, the Redbirds dynamic duo of Pat Logan and Pat Spain advanced to the quarterfinals of the IHSA State Tennis Tournament for the first time in school history.  After being the first Redbird doubles team to receive a 9-16 seed, the Redbirds won their first four matches to advance to the elite eight.  The quarterfinals are a major accomplishment, considering that the state tournament starts out with 128 doubles teams in the field.  Furthermore, Spain and Logan are also the first players in Alton High School history to still be alive on day three of the state tournament.  It was a dream come true for the Redbird players, fans, and coaches as Logan and Spain performed with the top eight doubles teams in the state and top eight singles players at state, as all matches in the quarters took place at tournament central—John Hersey High School.  The quarterfinals and beyond are also the only time in Illinois High School play when USTA officials work the matches.

          Spain and Logan began their run to the quarters at always friendly Palatine High School by defeating Jack Gallo and Jack Ryan of Oak Park Fenwick 6-1, 6-0 on Thursday. In the second round, the Redbirds defeated Daniel Sherwood and Cam McElheny of Carbondale 6-0, 6-0.  The third round brought a very tough opponent for Spain and Logan, Chandler Clayton and Kevin Wang from Peoria Richwoods.  Clayton and Wang defeated Spain and Logan earlier in the year.  In the rematch, the Redbirds prevailed in a thrilling three sets, 6-1, 2-6, 6-4 to finish day one with a perfect 3-0 record.

          The Redbirds advanced to the round of 16 on Friday morning, in a match played at Buffalo Grove High School.  The Redbirds opponent was Cody Freischlag and Connor Harmon, a 5-8 seeded team from Downer’s Grove South.  The Redbirds came out playing inspired and never let the team from DGS get into a rhythm.  Spain and Logan prevailed 6-2, 7-5 in front of a boisterous crowd that included many players and coaches from Southern Illinois who supported the Redbirds through every point.  Defeating Downer’s Grove South meant that for the first time ever, players from Alton would be playing in the prestigious round of eight.  It was a very memorable match for everyone and match point set off a huge celebration in the stands and on the court.

          In the quarterfinals on Friday afternoon, Spain and Logan were defeated by Alex Hagermoser and Peter Heneghan from Hinsdale Central.  Hagermoser and Heneghan would go on to win the 2012 IHSA State championship in doubles.  The Redbirds lost 1-6, 3-6.  Never the less, it was the greatest two days in Alton High tennis history and will be remembered for a long time by everyone associated with the program.  The Redbirds were eliminated on Saturday of the tournament by Lincolnshire Stevenson.

          Spain and Logan finished their careers as three time all state players and with 13 career state victories as a doubles team.  Their run to the quarters is a benchmark for all future tennis players at Alton High School.  Spain and Logan also finished their careers with a remarkable 305 combined victories (Logan- 162 wins, Spain-143).  An inspiration for Spain and Logan through it all was Rob Simpson, a four time all state tennis player in singles for the Redbirds from 1998-2002 who has the most career state tournament victories at state with 15.

2014 Alton Godfrey Closed

City Singles Tennis Championships

Tuesday-Thursday

JUNE 24-26

 Tournament Director:                              Jesse Macias (618) 407-5862

                                                                   jmacias@altonschools.org

ENTRIES & FEES:  Entries close Sunday, June 22 at 5:00 PM.  Fees due at time of first match.   Mail  in entry form or call/email registration.    Cost is $15 per player, per event (maximum two events).

This tournament is played on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, mostly in the evenings starting at 4:00.  The tournament is reserved for players from Alton and Godfrey or alumni from Alton High,  Marquette or Lewis and Clark Community College. 

TOURNEY SITES:  Gordon Moore Park, Alton High School, Rock Springs Park, Lewis and Clark Community College

• Not a U.S.T.A. sanctioned tournament
• All entrants guaranteed two matches.  Full consolation.

Events                                                       

Boys 15 and under singles____________                             

Girls 15 and under singles____________                             

Boys 18 and under singles______________                         

Girls 18 and under singles______________                         

Men’s Open singles______________

Women’s Open singles______________                              

Men’s 40 and over singles___________

Women’s 40 and over singles____________

All divisions must have four entrants to constitute a draw

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APPLICATION FOR ENTRY

Name____________________________   

Address______________________City & State___________________ 

Telephone__________________________       email_______________

I agree not to hold any individual, school, or organization associated with the event responsible for injuries. Signature (of player or parent if under 18)_____________________________________________