Barstow School claims state team-tennis championship in Missouri. Rockhurst places 2nd
The Barstow School tennis team wrapped up a stellar spring season Saturday with a high school team championship in the state of Missouri.
Barstow beat Westminster Christian Academy, a St. Louis-area school, 5-2 for the Class 1 team title. The weekend prior, Barstow’s No. 1 singles player, Richey King, won the Class 1 singles title in Springfield with a straight-sets victory in the final.
The Barstow team, which beat Bolivar 5-0 in Friday’s semifinals to reach Saturday’s team championship round, is coached by Tom O’Brien and Terry Downs.
Rockhurst also played in the team-tennis finals on Saturday, finishing runner-up in Class 3 following a 5-0 loss to John Burroughs Priory won the Class 2 title.
The Barstow boys STATE TENNIS CHAMPIONS are hoisting the hardware! Thank you seniors, coaches & team for giving Knights everywhere reason to celebrate! #barstowproud #onlyatbarstow #kchighschoolsports #kcmo #mshsaa pic.twitter.com/LcPw2xyzeV
— The Barstow School (@BarstowSchool) May 29, 2021
Congratulations to the Rockhurst tennis team on placing second at the team state championship. This team fought hard all season long and played amazing tennis this weekend. Congratulations to coach Mark Mills and his staff on a great season. pic.twitter.com/Q2TpB5pvVL
— Rockhurst HS Athletics (@GoHawklets) May 30, 2021