Uihlein & Keevins Win the Nationals (again)

Brian Uihlein and David Keevins of Chicago defended their 2006 Platform Tennis Nationals win by beating 6 time champions Flip Goodspeed and Scott Mansager. The 128 draw event was held March 15 & 16 in snowy Rochester, NY with 7 players from Atlanta competing in this fantastic event. Brian is the brother of our very own Freddy (Uihlein) Goldenberg of Atlanta - the leader of the Women's Peachtree Paddle League and new member of Cherokee. Stay tuned for an Atlanta Platform Tennis video that Rem Reynolds is spearheading. More details on the APTA website - click on their logo from the main PPL site.

The South Wins 5 Matches at President's Cup

Region VII - The South - took 5 of 26 matches at this year's President's Cup in Rochester, NY March 14th - Atlanta fielded 6 of the 10 players on the PC squad. L-R in the photo are Mark Schmidt (Atl), Andy Todd (Richmond), Rem Reynolds (Atl), Tim Sullivan (Atl), Steve Gareleck (Atl), Greg Archer (Chapel Hill), Rich Green (CH), Peter Lauer (Atl) and Jay Bailey (Atl). Though still a losing record for this National round robin event, the southern squad was playing against the best teams from across the country - the prior 2 years, the South only won one match each year - so 5 wins is a great improvement! Excellent event - 5 matches in 1 day - fitness matters - everyone should seek to qualify next year.

The Winners - DHGC

Druid Hills Wins the PPL Cup (again)

Congratulations to the DHGC team, captained by Neil Dobbs, who defended the PPL Cup, this year by a wide margin. As well, they were the only team to field a full line-up of 18 different players. The Finale was an excellent day - 36 matches, all at the new Cherokee Venue - with lunch & 1 1/2 kegs of beer - great event - thanks to Erik Becker & John Nicholas of CTC for organizing! Next up - the nationals March 14th in Rochester.