Category: USTA

leagues, teams, championships, awards

Congratulations, PRC Golden Aces

The PRC Golden Aces won the USTA 6.0 65 and over league, which was held outside during the fall. The team received their prizes from Diana Kimick, local league coordinator on Thursday. Good luck to Captain Catherine Taaffe and her teammates as they advance and play Central Penn at Springton Tennis Club in Media, PA…

RIP, Betty Thompson

The local tennis community is very sad to learn of the passing of Betty Thompson, 90, formerly of Plainsboro.  Betty was an avid tennis player and received many awards and recognition for her 32 years of service,  as a tennis umpire for local, college and professional tournaments.  Judy and Cos, along with many captains, enjoyed…

Meeting for USTA Leagues

The Captain’s Meeting for the upcoming USTA league season was held for the 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 women at the Princeton Racquet Club on Monday evening.  Welcome back to Sharon Narsiff, newly appointed USTA League director at Middle States, who returns after a year at Eastern.  Amy Filippone, one of the NJ USTA League Coordinators,…

Congratulations Sweet Warriors

The PRC Sweet Warriors defeated No Cal 2-1 and lost the deciding match 7-6, 7-6 to Southern (Tenn). Good luck to the team on Saturday vs Teams from No Pacific and the Caribbean at the 2.5 National Championships in Las Vegas. UPDATE: The Sweet Warriors played two more tough matches today, losing both 2-1. They…

Stars in Oklahoma

Weather conditions and strong winds presented challenges to the VVS Stars at the USTA 3.0 League Nationals in Oklahoma.  Congratulations to all of the guys for their awesome performance at nationals as they went 2-2 – against some of the toughest (and youngest!) teams.  Thanks to Vijay, captain and teammates for representing PRC, NJD and…

Congratulations, National Champions!

Congratulations to Sherri Hammer, Karen Hillis, Janet Belleran and the Middle States women’s team who were crowned national champions in the 3.5 18 and over. Sherri and Janet won their match today and helped the team clinch the victory 3-2 in Arizona.  We are so proud of you😊

WANTED – 3.5 Men and Women

Mailbox at Princeton Racquet Club

Captains are looking for 3.5 men and women for their USTA teams.  The 3.5 Men’s 18 and over league competes on Saturday afternoons/early evening from late September – March.  The format is 1 singles and 3 doubles.  Players can be regulars or subs.  A new 3.5 18 and over league has just begun for women…

USTA 65 Sectional Update

Congratulations to the Grumpy Old Men, who were undefeated at the USTA Middle States 65 and over 7.0 League Championships.  The Grumpys worked hard during many hot summer days through last week, preparing for the championships.  They will represent NJ as they advance to the National Championships. Also, congratulations to the PRC Matchmakers, who finished…

USTA 65 and over Sectionals

Good luck to all of the teams who will compete in the USTA 65 and over Sectional League Championships at the Delaware Valley Tennis Club on Friday – Sunday.  Congratulations to the PRC teams representing NJD:  PRC Matchmakers 6.0 (captain Catherine Taaffe) will play Friday 10:30, Saturday 9 am and Sunday 10:30 am; PRC Volley…

Wednesday Team – Work

Five PRC teams kicked off their league season today.  The Cosmos, Hurricanes, Smart Aces and Sweet Warriors competed in their first match of the USTA 3.0 40 and over season.  Thanks to Captains:  Sue Gilli, Catherine Taaffe, Jen McGoorty and Michele Lopez and their teammates.  The Wednesday B team reunited for their first match and…