state 2014

TRF headed to Mpls once again to compete at the state tennis tournament.  Eleven years in a row...awesome!

The state tournament is super fun and there is something special about each year.  This year Isaac competed in the NUMBER ONE DOUBLES category and SAM COACHED!  so cool.  

I love this tournament.  I'm not a tournament-girl and tournaments have actually been a source of stress for me over the years.  I love the competition (love it) so it's not that.  It's the atmosphere...long story.  I'm sure that has been disappointing for my kids over the years...or maybe not! :)  At this point in our lives it probably comes as no surprise to them...they know me pretty well!

Isaac and Devin beat Foley the first day.

These two have played together for years and they are so fun to watch.

They don't take things too seriously but are very serious about playing hard.

The next day they lost to Rochester but it was a great match.

It was fun to see Sam interact with the other coaches, players, and of course the fans!  I got a couple of hugs:)

He is just so darn cute.

The boys get along really well and enjoy being together.

On the last day, we lost to Breck.  We got to see a lot of great players and our boys competed strongly.

My dad and Jo drove down from Babbitt and joined us for the tournament.  This might be the 3rd or 4th year they have joined us...something like that.  He is a funny guy and fun to have around.

Brooke rode down with us.  It was fun to have her with us!

The team was listening to introduction of players and the rules.  cute legs and shoes.

Devin and Isaac :)

As assistant Coach, Sam was asked to announce the players names during the closing ceremony.  The boys stepped forward and received their 4th place medals!

Ben came too!  Wouldn't have been the same without him.

It's 4:14 pm on Wednesday afternoon and the team portion of the tournament comes to an end.

Sam and Brooke :)

and the coaches

and the brothers

The boys make it home Friday evening.  They are escorted into town by the Fire Dept and Police Dept. Adoring fans follow behind honking and waving.  It's really fun:)

A reception is waiting for the boys at LHS including Super One's version of "tennis ball" cookies...haha:)

Alumni!! Yay!

Good to have the boys home!

And I guess tradition is a final game of "wall ball" (invented by the TRF tennis team) before the boys hop into vehicles and head to their homes.  I'm waiting for Isaac and snapped a picture of him as he huddles with his friends.  After spending a week together, night and day, they still hang together as long as they can.

2014 Prowler Tennis team ---  4th place at State --- "best public school in the state"