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Getting to know Chris Anton

Chris Anton was a valuable member to the Grace tennis team this past year and we caught up with him to get a few details on his likes and interests. GBC Graduation Year: 2013 Major: Youth Ministry Hometown: Muskegon Also… 3 … Continue reading

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Tennis Tips

Below is the progression that the Tigers continued to work on throughout the year. It’s a progression that all advanced players use in their tennis game. S.T.E.P See (Anticipation) 1) Enviornment a. Court surface b. Sun/wind 2) Opponent a. Mental … Continue reading

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2012 Expectations

As the Grace tigers wrapped up their first year of tennis competition Coach Miedema had this to say about the future of the program. “We are looking to add numerous matches this coming year. We are looking to more than … Continue reading

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Tigers vs. GRCC

The tigers fell to a talented CC team this past weekend. Despite encouragement from the Jamieson’s who made it to every match, the team couldn’t pull out a win. Coach Miedema explained, “the quick surface didn’t play to our advantage … Continue reading

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Grace Matches

The Grace Tigers dropped two matches this past week verse Davenport and Adrian. The Tigers took on Davenport in East Grand Rapids and lost 9-0 to a talented Davenport team. Coach Miedema acknowledged that ‘we played the best that I’ve … Continue reading

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MATCH MOVES OUTDOORS

Grace vs. Davenport(Wed.April 13th at 12:30) has been moved outdoors to EAST GRAND RAPIDS CANEPA courts located at lake drive and hall.

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Grace Wins First Match

Grace won their first match in tennis history verse NAIA opponent Roosevelt University in Indiana on Saturday. Grace Bible College vs. Roosevelt University in Indiana Grace 8 Roosevelt 1 Singles: 1–Casey Duke(G) def Dan Northrop (R)8-2 2–Brandon Olaffson(R) def Andrew Dunn(G) … Continue reading

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Grace verse St. Joseph’s College

The Grace tigers took on division II St. Joseph’s College in Indiana on Friday night. The tigers fell short early going down 3-0 after doubles. After putting together some tough singles matches the tigers lost 9-0 to St. Joseph. Matt … Continue reading

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Getting to know Casey Duke

We caught up with senior captain Casey Duke. Hometown: Bothell, WA 3 favorite movies: Maverick, Kingdom of Heaven, and The Patriot. 3 desert island cd’s: Toby Mac “Tonight”, Falling Up “Exit Lights” and David Crowder One person i’d love to … Continue reading

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Match Photo

Grace welcomes a few returning players and several new players to it’s lineup. In playing order 1-6 the tigers have: Casey Duke, Joel Schmuland, Matt Kurtz, Cory Jamieson, Andy Clark, and Chris Anton.

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