state tennis tournament

7:00 a.m. on Monday morning, the tennis team took off for the State Tennis Tournament.  This is the 10th year in a row that TRF is section champs.

The tournament started Tuesday morning.  The boys listen to the rules as they are read to the teams.  Something struck Sam funny. . .

This guy is the coordinator of the tournament and he thoroughly goes over the rules.  Love his podium:)

My dad and Jo joined us again this year.  We watched a lot of tennis, ate a lot, and did some shopping.  I was so glad Ben was able to get off of work to go with us.  Brooke stayed with us too!

The boys are introduced.

We competed against a private school, Breck, 8:00 a.m. Tuesday morning.

Isaac and Devin played #3 Doubles.

Sam and Jorde were #1 Doubles.

Isaac and Devin played on the court right next to Sam and Jorde.

Coaches watching on . . .

I got some nice shots without having to edit them.

. . . kind of a cool series of shots of Sam.

Isaac and Devin competed so well!

I think this is the score of our match against Breck.  We were ahead!  We ended up losing but had to capture this moment. :)

And now we play Virginia.

Love these next two shots. . .

Connor drove over from Mankato.  So good to see him.  Ben and Connor went to a concert that night in downtown Mpls. . .  "Rival Sons".  I got to see video of the performance and it looked amazing!

Sam and Jorde beat Virginia and TRF gets the win.

. . . the Virginia coach.

. . . and now Rochester-Lourdes.

We are winning!

. . . still winning:)

I love their attitude!  They play hard but don't take themselves too seriously.  So much fun to watch . . .

Still smiling!

Sam and Jorde beat Rochester-Lourdes in 3 sets!  What a great feeling!!

. . . lots and lots of hugs :)

TRF took 6th place!

A homecoming caravan waited for the arrival of the team at the theatre!

My dad and Jo were in TRF for a bridal shower so they were able to join in the caravan!

The boys are here!  The fire and police dept escorted them into town :)

We drove by the courts and got a look at the new banners.

The boys were honored with a reception at LHS.

The Captains spoke.

Tennis alumni joined the reception.

State Tennis Tournament 2013.