Locals battle it out at Joey Gratton Championship

The tennis tournament benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.

  • By Katie Johns
  • | 11:43 a.m. October 28, 2018
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Local tennis players competed for a good cause this weekend.

Players from 115 teams competed in the annual Joey Gratton Championship to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.

Following his death, Joey Gratton’s family set up a foundation in his name. The goal of the foundation is to continue Gratton’s passion for competition and promote youth in sports, the tournament’s website said.

The tournament began with a player party and exhibition game on Oct. 26 and concluded on Oct. 28.

Teams competed at different levels in three divisions; men’s, women’s and mixed doubles.

Jenn Peters, Beth Green, Jenn Bright and Barbara Lancer
Jenn Peters, Beth Green, Jenn Bright and Barbara Lancer
Scott Schurieman serves the ball.
Scott Schurieman serves the ball.
Abby Hincker competes in a semifinal match.
Abby Hincker competes in a semifinal match.
Chris Hincker serves the ball during a semifinal match.
Chris Hincker serves the ball during a semifinal match.
Tatiana Solclatova and Scott Schurieman compete in a semifinal in the open mixed division.
Tatiana Solclatova and Scott Schurieman compete in a semifinal in the open mixed division.
Abby and Chris Hincker strategize during a semifinal in the open mixed division.
Abby and Chris Hincker strategize during a semifinal in the open mixed division.
Tatiana Solclatova returns the ball.
Tatiana Solclatova returns the ball.
Doug Hall serves the ball.
Doug Hall serves the ball.
Jenn Bright serves the ball during a final match.
Jenn Bright serves the ball during a final match.
Nick Hardy gets ready to serve the ball during a final match.
Nick Hardy gets ready to serve the ball during a final match.
Beth Green plays defense.
Beth Green plays defense.
Barbara Lancer competes in a final match.
Barbara Lancer competes in a final match.

 

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