A.D. Ibarra

Staff Writer

The Eagle Pass Eagle tennis Program which is in good hands under the direction of former Eagle standout and University of Houston Cougar Robert Gonzalez, traveled to Laredo last week where they placed third in District 29-AAAAA this season.

Both Mens and Womens Divisions at the District 29-6A Tennis Tournament in Laredo were able to place third.

"We didn't play with the same line-up one time this year due to injuries and players having other commitments; Its quite astonishing that these kids came together and were able to pull through at the end of the year," said Coach Gonzalez.

Leslie Riojas and Ale Rueda were the number 2 seed and won their first match against Laredo United handily 6 - 1, 6 - 2.  In the Semi-final they defeated Laredo Alexander 6 - 0, 6 - 2.  In the thrilling final facing Laredo United South, Rueda and Riojas took the lead winning the first set 6 - 1.  The Top seeded team from United South Hundsnurcher/Sanchez took the 2nd and third sets 7-5, 7-5.

Kevin Pua and Emily Chavarria were the number one seeds and won their first match against Laredo United South 6 - 3, 6 - 1 in mixed doubles.  Then they defeated Laredo United 6 - 3, 6 - 3 in the semi final match.  In the final they defeated a tough LBJ team 7 - 6, 7 - 6.  Winning the mixed doubles district title for Eagle Pass thus advancing to Region IV play.

Eivan Ramirez placed 3rd in Mens Singles.  Valeria Romero placed 3rd in Womens Singles, Jacob Wright placed 6th in Mens Singles.  Chance Rodriguez/Conrado Jimenez plced 6th in Mens Doubles.  RJ Aguirre/Jose Lerma placed 8th in Mens Doubles.  Caitlin Hancock/Norma Leos won Consolation Champions in Girls Doubles and Savannah Moreno was a Consolation Finalist in Girls Singles.

Several of the Eagle Pass Eagle Tennis Squad qualified to participate in the Region IV Tennis Tournament in San Antonio on April 18 - 20.