Tennis teams serve up dominant performances

Jeff Davis High School varsity boys and girls served up a dominant performance at home against Worth County March 17, sweeping the Rams 5-0 across the board. The victory marked the final region match before postseason play, and both Yellow Jacket squads are entering the tournament with strong momentum.
The boys finished region play with an impressive record, dropping just one match to Brantley County to secure the No. 2 seed. The girls remained undefeated in region competition, earning the No. 1 seed. With top seeds in hand, both teams receive first-round byes and will jump straight into the heat of the region tournament.
Head Coach Mary Katherine Brown shared, “I’m incredibly proud of how these players have battled through region play. We’re heading into a tough, competitive tournament where every match counts. No team can be overlooked, and we’re excited to compete for a region title.”
The Yellow Jackets kept the momentum rolling March 18, hosting a junior varsity tournament against Coffee County and Camden County. The JV boys defeated Coffee 4-1, while the JV girls edged out a close 3-2 win. Against Camden, both boys and girls delivered commanding 5-0 sweeps, showcasing the program’s depth from top to bottom.
On Thursday, the Yellow Jackets hit the road to face Southeast Bulloch. The girls battled through a tightly contested match, ultimately securing a thrilling 3-2 victory. The boys continued their dominant run, cruising to another 5-0 sweep.
The week wrapped up with the annual Elliott Carter Memorial Tennis Tournament, where the Yellow Jackets both hosted and competed in a weekend full of high-level play.
Tournament champions included: Carleigh Brewer and Jaydah Diaz in junior girls doubles, Cori Mims and Ryleigh King in women’s doubles, Cam Lewis and Gunner Long in men’s doubles, Jolie Kersey and Chase Hulett in junior mixed, and Cori Mims and Cam Lewis in mixed doubles.
Now in its 11th year, the Elliott Carter Memorial Tournament continues to honor Elliott’s legacy, bringing together great competition, sportsmanship, and a shared love of the game.
The Yellow Jackets are set for a busy week on the courts, traveling to Pierce on Tuesday, hosting Statesboro Thursday at 4:30 PM, and taking on Glynn Academy and Frederica Academy Friday the 27th starting at 3:30 PM.
At 3 p.m. Thursday the middle school girls should be playing at home for the conference championship.