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College Day 2009

9/29/2008 7:41:00 PM

Want to play college tennis, but need financial aid? Looking for a shot to earn a scholarship? USTA Middle States will answer these questions and more at a pair of college days in November in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

Mobile-Bound: Five Teams Off to Nationals

10/14/2008 2:17:00 PM

Over 500 juniors comprising 64 teams from all across the country including five teams from Middle States will head south for the USTA Jr. Team Tennis National Championships at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Alabama in late October and early November.

Smith Leads Four Headed to "Little Mo" Nationals

8/4/2008 4:37:00 PM

The youngest and brightest stars in tennis played in the "Little Mo” Regional Championships at the Homewood - Flossmoor Racquet Club, Homewood Ill. from July 11-13. Four juniors from Middle States punched their ticket to Nationals with impressive finishes.

USTA National Clay Court Championships

7/28/2008 7:48:00 PM

USTA Middle States junior players had a great run at the 2008 USTA National Clay Court Championships, July 13-20, at tennis facilities nationwide.

Cohen Featured in Sports Illustrated's Faces in the Crowd

7/10/2008 6:40:00 PM

Taylor Cohen of Huntingdon Valley, Pa., recently became the latest addition to an impressive list of athletes who have appeared in Sports Illustrated's Faces in the Crowd.

Level 3 Section Champions Crowned in 12s and 16s

6/30/2008 2:50:00 PM

The USTA Middle States Level 3 Sectional Championships continued this weekend as the section’s best 16-year-olds and 12-year-olds competed set courts a blaze. The competition was tough, but Michael Zhu, Tessa Lyons, Ricardo Saad, and Kylie Isaacs showcased dynamic skills and unreal talent en route to singles gold.

The Heat is On at Level 3 Sectional Championships

6/20/2008 2:15:00 PM

This weekend kicked off the start of the USTA Middle States Level 3 Sectional Championships with the section’s top 18-year-olds and 14-year-olds bringing their best games to the court. Garden-staters, Caryssa Peretz, Michael Zu, Annie Dimuro and Corey Robinson showed off their skills and came out on top in singles play.

Dimuro Strikes Gold at National Event

6/2/2008 5:43:00 PM

Budding tennis star Annie Dimuro (Chester, N.J.) took the Girls 14 title at the New England Open. She wasn't the only Middle States junior who turned heads at the tournament, held at the Yale University Tennis Center, New Haven, C.T., ran May 23-27.

Home Court Advantage: Divalerio, Lyons, Mamalat and Timko Win National Events

6/2/2008 8:33:00 PM

USTA Middle States welcomed some of the nation’s top junior players to the section May 23-26 at a pair of national tournaments. However, MS juniors weren’t the best of hosts as four of the six titles were claimed by section standouts.

Section Juniors Impressive at National Opens

5/29/2008 6:25:00 PM

Numerous USTA National Open tournaments were underway May 17-21 at various locations all over the United States. USTA Middle States was well represented as some of the section’s top juniors not only competed but put up quite an impressive fight.

Riske Offers Up Fed Cup Diary

4/25/2008 4:36:00 PM

Alison Riske, of McMurray, Pa., has seen tennis take her all over the country in the past few months, however it has never taken her to the red clay of Moscow. The Middle States top junior shares some of her experience with the U.S. Fed Cup team through a daily blog.

Little Mo Sectionals Coming to NJ

4/21/2008 6:08:00 PM

The finest junior tennis players from Middle States are expected to participate in this year’s “Little Mo” Middle States Sectional Tennis Tournament to be held at the River Country Club in Cinnaminson, N.J. The tournament will be held May 24-26, 2008 and will feature events for boys and girls aged 8, 9, 10, 11 & under.

Zonals, Intersectional and National Teams are Forming!

4/18/2008 3:59:00 PM

As the summer sun scorches courts throughout the section. Some of the sections’ greatest young talent will come together for team play throughout July competing in USTA Zonals, Intersectionals and National Team Championships.

Juniors Wrap Up Spring Section Championships

4/1/2008 3:48:00 PM

USTA Middle States recently held the spring Level 4 Section Championships. One of four major junior events slated for 2008 within the section. Top seeds did not disappoint, however some upstart performances from rising stars certainly shook up the standings.

Bridget Forster: A day to remember

3/13/2008 6:32:00 PM

For 10-year-old Bridget Forster, 2007 has been a year of journeys and accomplishments. Tennis has taken the rising star miles away from her Lebanon, Pa., home to both section and national events. However, on one remarkable day, Forster picked up a pair of awards just a few miles apart.

Second Weekend Wraps Up Section Championships

1/22/2008 6:50:00 PM

After an impressive display by the 12 and 16-year-olds last weekend, the section’s top 14-year-olds and 18-year-olds hit the courts this weekend (Jan. 18-20) at the second weekend of the USTA Middle States Level 4 Section Championships.

Juniors Kickoff New Year with Level 4 Section Championships

1/14/2008 7:53:00 PM

The section’s top 12-year-olds and 16-year-olds were on display this weekend (Jan. 11-13) at the USTA Middle States Level 4 Section Championships – the first major section event of 2008.

It’s all about -- the Next Level

1/9/2008 8:50:00 PM

High school seniors all over the nation are inking their letters of intent to continue their tennis careers at the next level. Whether committing to Division I or Division III institutions, boys and girls in the Middle States section are extremely talented and highly recruited.

Bjorn Supremacy!

1/9/2008 8:36:00 PM

Pittsburgh native Bjorn Fratangelo rang in the New Year in Tucson, Ariz., where he won two gold balls at the USTA National Winter Championships, a prestigious end of the year tournament for both Girls and Boys ages 12 and 14.

Watt stays on roll!

1/9/2008 9:31:00 PM

While the 12s and 14s were competing in Tucson, the 16s and 18s filled the courts in Scottsdale, Ariz., at the USTA Winter National Championships. The section was well represented in each division with the highest finish coming from Pittsburgh native and Notre Dame signee Casey Watt who finished third in singles and fourth in doubles.

USTA Announces Change in Junior Ranking System for 2008!

12/19/2007 7:12:00 PM

The USTA has approved a change in the ranking system for juniors that will take effect on January 1, 2008. In 2008, the USTA will no longer publish individual singles and doubles standings and rankings. Instead, the USTA will publish a combined ranking, which includes results from singles and doubles

Riske, Brengle have great runs Dunlop Orange Bowl Int’l Tennis Championships

12/7/2007 7:24:00 PM

Two USTA Middle States residents had impressive runs at the 2007 Dunlop Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships in Key Biscayne, Fla.

18-and-unders “good sports” in Tucson

11/15/2007 9:13:00 PM

The 2007 Jr. Team Tennis 18-and-under National Championship was held Oct. 25-28 in Tucson, Ariz. USTA Middle States was represented by the Fantastic Fuzz (Advanced) from the Central Pennsylvania District and Los Amigos (Intermediate) from the New Jersey District.

Yurovsky Wins National Open

11/9/2007 7:48:00 PM

Thirteen-year-old Ronit Yurovsky of New Kensington, Pa. capped off an impressive run claiming gold at the Cincinnati Open, a Level 3 National event.

Bridget Forster wins Girls' 10 Title at "Little Mo" Nationals

10/22/2007 7:17:00 PM

Bridget Forster (Lebanon, Pa.) was a recent victor at the prestigious "Little Mo" Nationals, held Oct. 20-22 at the Austin Tennis Academy in Austin, Texas. Widely regarded as one of the top national non-sanctioned events for tennis players under 12 years of age, the "Little Mo" Nationals featured six players from USTA Middle States.

Competition Training Centers

10/21/2008 12:45:00 PM

Competition Training Centers (CTCs) are designed to bring top players and coaches together to train during the year. The centers serve as a training site for 16-20 of the best players within an established geographic region divided by districts. The CTCs provide the players a chance to work on their games while receiving coaching tips.

College Day: Get Schooled on College Tennis

10/19/2007 7:19:00 PM

Middle States’ Best Shine at Level 4 Section Championships

9/19/2007 4:33:00 PM

USTA Middle States’ Level 4 Section Championships were held at a number of locations throughout the section in two separate weekends Sept. 7-9 and Sept. 14-16. Boys and girls competed in four divisions: 12s, 14s, 16s and 18s.

New Jersey junior wins International tournament

9/5/2007 2:17:00 PM

While the world was focused on the US Open Qualifying round, 32 boys from all over the world competed at the 2007 U.S. Junior International Hard Court Championship at The Atlantic Club in Manasquan, N.J., August 20-24. The winner, 17-year-old David Holland, from Pennington, N.J., however is no stranger to the big stage.

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