Seven Chatham-Kent Tennis Players Heading to OFSAA

Chatham-Kent will have a strong representation at the OFSAA tennis tournament this week at the Rexall Place at York University. Seven local high school players qualified in the Fall for an opportunity to compete at the provincial high school championships from May 30 to June 1.

Representing Chatham-Kent schools at OFSAA tennis will be UCC’s Brandon Dube and John McGregor’s Alex Goldini in boys singles, and John McGregor’s Alaysha Pereira in girls singles.

In the doubles competitions, Grecia and Graciela Alaniz of Chatham-Kent Secondary School will compete in girls doubles, while Michael Woods and Dylan McTavish from John McGregor will participate in the boys doubles tournament.

Last year, Grecia and Graciela Alaniz (CKSS) tied for seventh at the OFSAA tennis finals. In 2009, John McGregor’s Brett Alexander finished tied for fifth in boys’ singles. The Alaniz’ and Alexander represent the highest KCSSAA finishers in recent seasons.

Pictured above left to right are Dylan McTavish, Grecia Alaniz, Michael Woods, Graciela Alaniz, Alexander Goldoni, Alaysha Pereira and Brandon Dube.