2012 USTA/Midwest Section Year In Review - 2012 | Page 60
JUNIOR TENNIS
Marian Wood Baird Cup and District Team Cups
Each summer, junior players from the USTA/Midwest Section represent their district in exciting team competition. This year, the USTA/Midwest Section District Team Cup events took place June 15-17 at different sites throughout the Section. Match play consists of a round-robin format throughout the weekend and concludes with the top teams advancing to the championship match. Players are selected to participate based on their ranking, tournament play, character, and sportsmanship.
Boys’and Girls’ 12 District Team Cup
Gambier, OH RESULTS: Champion: Chicago Finalist: Ohio Valley 3rd: Central Indiana 4th: Northern Illinois 5th: Southeastern Michigan Girls Sportsmanship Award Winner: Ashley Ke (Western Michigan) Boys Sportsmanship Winner: Lucas Horve (Middle Illinois)
Marian Wood Baird Cup
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