4.0 Belton League Team Wins State Title
in Charleston December 6, 2009

On December 6, 2009, the Belton Tennis Association (BTA) men's 4.0 singles team won the state title in Charleston, South Carolina. Playing a round robin format on Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and 6, the team was undefeated with a 4-0 match record in taking the title over tough Low Country and Upstate teams. Eric Edwards, Jonathan Rice, and Randy Jones spearheaded the playoffs in Charleston for the Belton team. However, Capt. Terry Orr noted all the players - Sanchez Smith, Will Henderson, and Austin Finley - helped carry the team to the playoffs with a regular-season record of 10 wins and 1 loss. The Singles League is supported by the United States Tennis Association, South Carolina District in conjunction with other league play throughout the year. The Belton Tennis Association encourages anyone interested in recreational tennis to contact the BTA or just come to the courts. The Belton Tennis Association supports the sport of tennis with a stated goal of "As many people as possible - As often as possible - Playing tennis in Belton for fitness, fun, recreation, and competition!"

J. L. Mann Wins 23rd Hall of Fame Classic
in Belton October 10 - 11, 2009

J. L. Mann won 2 singles championships and 1 doubles championship to capture the 23rd Hall of Fame Classic high school girls tennis tournament played in Belton. Greenville area schools finished one, two and three in this year's tournament. The final team results were:

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Archived Photos & Details of 2008 Hall of Fame Classic

Archived Photos & Details of 2007 Hall of Fame Classic

53rd Wachovia Palmetto Championships
in Belton June 5 - 12, 2009

The 53rd Wachovia Palmetto Championships finished with championship matches and an awards ceremony at the Belton Tennis Center on June 12, 2009. This concluded seven days of tennis played on over 48 courts in Belton and Anderson. The tournament ran on schedule throughout the week, with no rain delays. Entries were even with last year...425 players from throughout the state. Singles and doubles championships were decided for both boys and girls in five age divisions (10's, 12's, 14's, 16's & 18's). Three additional Belton Classic singles champions were determined. The Belton Classic is a separate Level III South Carolina tournament in the Boy's 14's & 16's and Girl's 14's consisting of players who do not advance through the qualifying into the main draw.

A highlight of the week was the annual 18's party held on Monday, June 8. Andy Johnson, Associate Athletic Director at Clemson University, was the guest speaker. The Dunlop Scholarship was presented to Stephanie Cox of Myrtle Beach. Stephanie will be attending Wofford College this fall where she will continue her tennis career.

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Archived Photos & Details of 2008 WPC Tournament

Archived Photos & Details of 2007 WPC Tournament