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Boys tennis preview: Players, matches to watch

Tony Walters

Beavercreek High School tennis player Tony Walters, the Beavers' No. 1 singles player and one of the best singles players in the area, broke his arm playing basketball. He'll wear a cast for about a month, he said, and will play tennis using a one-handed backhand.

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By Greg Billing, Staff Writer Updated 9:57 AM Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Players to Watch

Quinn Charney, sr., Greenon: Went 16-4 for the Knights last season at No. 1 singles to earn Central Buckeye Conference Mad River Division singles player of the year.

Ethan Dempsey-Whiting, sr., Miami Valley: Doubles player notched 16-1 record to help team win Division II poll title from Miami Valley Tennis Coaches Association.

Andy Jackson, sr., Vandalia Butler: Impressive wingspan makes shots tough to get past him and he can wear you down with his conditioning. Went 21-1 for Greater Western Ohio Conference North Division champs.

Tyler Johnston, sr., Wilmington: Challenges for area's top ranking after going 19-3 last season.

Josh Saunders, jr., Centerville: Takes on a larger role for Elks, the defending Greater Western Ohio Conference Central Division champs, after going 17-11 in 2008.

Josh Smedley, sr., Tippecanoe: Rolled to 28-2 record for the Central Buckeye Conference Kenton Trail Division champs.

David Tucker, sr., Carroll: Doubles standout looks to improve on 20-4 record for Patriots.

Tony Walters, jr., Beavercreek: Big hitter who works the baseline went 15-4 at No. 1 singles and 7-2 in doubles for the Beavers.

Branden Eikenberry, sr., and Lawrence Flowers, sr., Northmont: Doubles team went 20-7 for Thunderbolts, who move into the GWOC Central Division this season.

Michael O'Gara, jr., and Scott Rice, jr., Springboro: Doubles duo went 17-4 as Panthers won Greater Western Ohio Conference South Division title.

Matches to Watch

April 9: Chaminade Julienne at Alter

April 16: Beavercreek at Vandalia Butler

April 17: Miami Valley at Tippecanoe

April 17: Fairmont at Oakwood

April 21: Centerville at Northmont

April 23: Northmont at Beavercreek

April 23: Wilmington at Carroll

May 5: Centerville at Beavercreek

May 5: Springboro at Lebanon

May 9: Greater Western Ohio Conference tournament