OA tennis revival

September 19, 2024 at 1:25 p.m.
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The Oldenburg Academy boys tennis team defeated Edinburgh 4-1 Sept. 12 for the team’s sixth consecutive win. The Twisters featured wins by Clay Eckstein at #1 singles 6-1, 6-1, Jacob Stenger at #2 singles 6-4, 2-6, 10-6, Grant Goldsmith and Jack Freeland at #1 doubles 6-2, 6-1, and Zach Phillips and Grant Rosenberger at #2 doubles 6-0, 6-2.

The Twisters are experiencing one of the best seasons in recent program history. After a slow start with losses to Trinity Lutheran, East Central and Jennings County, OA righted themselves and ran off a string of wins against Lincoln (3-2), Union County (3-2), Morristown (4-1), Rushville (3-2), and Milan (3-2) prior to the match against Edinburgh and now stand at 6-3. 

Head coach Brian Ruter said, “The team’s willingness to put in the effort in practice has led them to success on the court. This is just the beginning.” 

Twisters 2024 Men’s Tennis includes (from left to right) Carson Ruter, Grant Wanstrath, Grant Rosenberger, Zach Phillips, Clay Eckstein, Jack Freeland, Grant Goldsmith, and Jacob Stenger.  The team is led by Head Coach Brian Ruter and assistant coach Bill Wanstrath. 


The Oldenburg Academy boys tennis team defeated Edinburgh 4-1 Sept. 12 for the team’s sixth consecutive win. The Twisters featured wins by Clay Eckstein at #1 singles 6-1, 6-1, Jacob Stenger at #2 singles 6-4, 2-6, 10-6, Grant Goldsmith and Jack Freeland at #1 doubles 6-2, 6-1, and Zach Phillips and Grant Rosenberger at #2 doubles 6-0, 6-2.

The Twisters are experiencing one of the best seasons in recent program history. After a slow start with losses to Trinity Lutheran, East Central and Jennings County, OA righted themselves and ran off a string of wins against Lincoln (3-2), Union County (3-2), Morristown (4-1), Rushville (3-2), and Milan (3-2) prior to the match against Edinburgh and now stand at 6-3. 

Head coach Brian Ruter said, “The team’s willingness to put in the effort in practice has led them to success on the court. This is just the beginning.” 

Twisters 2024 Men’s Tennis includes (from left to right) Carson Ruter, Grant Wanstrath, Grant Rosenberger, Zach Phillips, Clay Eckstein, Jack Freeland, Grant Goldsmith, and Jacob Stenger.  The team is led by Head Coach Brian Ruter and assistant coach Bill Wanstrath. 


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