falling in the final against Barton Community
Eastern Florida’s Tennis Crew Clock Indoors, Finish Sixth
Quick rundown: The men’s squad from Eastern Florida State College stormed into the NJCAA Division I National Tournament in Florence, South Carolina, and wrapped up the show with a solid sixth‑place finish. Fewer than a hundred minutes later, the crowd erupted in cheers, the corridors buzzed, and even the faculty had to catch their breath.
Alberto Perez Mellado – The Singles Showdown
Alberto took the spotlight in the No. 2 singles match, delivering a performance that had everyone on the edge of their seats. The keys to the finale?
- Opponent: Victor Alves, representing Barton Community College.
- Scoreline: 6–2, 6–2 loss in the final.
- Impact: Secured the No. 2 singles spot, but the final bell rang a bit too soon.
Alberto’s drive was evident—he kept the ball in play, deflected, and really prayed that there would be a bit more time to recover. He did everything right, but the final court felt a little too tight that day.
Pablo Garcia Rodriguez & Tomas Kurz Cardozo – The Doubles Gambit
The No. 3 doubles duo ventured into the semifinals of the consolation bracket. With a bold two‑handed swagger, they faced out-of-state powerhouses Barista? (It’s actually Collin College)
- Opponents: Santiago Martinez & Luke Stula from Collin College.
- Match Flow: Fell behind 0–3, then got sweaty, but pushed back into a 5–4 sweet spot.
- Outcome: Collin ran a final string, triumphant 8–5.
Picture it: the ball skittered, the sweat dripped, and the players found themselves doing the push‑pull dance of tennis—pushing forward, pulling back, hoping the crescendo would give them the taste of victory. Alas, in this grade‑school version of the grand slam, the score sketched a scorecard of 8–5 in favor of Collin.
The Champion of Champions: Tyler Junior College
Many hailed Tyler Junior College as the national title winners again—talk about a solid win streak. Tyler chased Barton’s dreams just shy of nine points and collected the trophy again.
- Second‑place Barton got the warm‑up.
- Collin followed close behind at just half a point less.
- Pratt trailed Judy, but we’re still here to celebrate the top six.
In the grand final, Tyler played with gusto, keeping the ball dropping, and giving the crowd something to cheer about. All in all, the field was full of shots from every angle and every match filled with heart and the occasional laugh. Unfortunately, the “fun” part of the highlight reel was for Tyler while the others had to ride the consolation ride.
As the season closes, the Eastern Florida men’s tennis team holds their heads high and their pockets full of memories. Sixth place still bragging rights—because when the stakes are with heat, you beat up a pitch in any sense. Cheers, the entire college community stays.
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