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Montana High School Association’s ORGANIZATION PROCEDURES

FOR

POST SEASON TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Classes “AA” - “A” - “B/C”

Boys and Girls

2018-19

Tennis Procedure Manual - Table of Contents

I. Manager Information MHSA Boys and Girls Tennis

Announcements MHSA Tennis important dates

to remember MHSA Contact Information Manager’s Checklist Tennis Manager’s Guide

o Tournament Management

o Communication o Coaches Meeting o Corporate Sponsors-

Tennis Ball o Court Monitors o Fund Raising o Drug and Alcohol

Policies o List of Participants o Media Policy o Seeding o Starting Times o Trophies and Awards o Weather o Vendors o Website MHSA Updates

II. Tennis Teams in each Classification III. Playing Rules for MHSA Tennis –

Applies to all Post Season Play USTA playing rules Competitors’ conduct Coaching Information Decisions Feathers and Beads Hair Control Devices Inclement Weather Format -

Inside Jewelry Policy Match Tiebreaker Match Warm-ups Medical Information and Medical

Timeouts Nets Normal Format - Outside Rest Time Between Matches Set Tie Breaker Scoring Devices Uniforms for Competitors Class Specific Rules – Match

limits Required Regular Season

Matches

IV. Rules for Divisional Tournaments Competition Format - Normal Competition Format - Inclement

Weather Divisional Manager Divisional Scoring Entries Events Entries Per Classification at the

Divisional Tournament Qualifiers for the State Same School Matchups Seeding Substitutes

V. Rules for State Tennis Meets Class B/C State Tournament

Costs Competition Format - Normal Competition Format - Inclement

Weather Entries for State State Tournaments State Tournament Brackets State Tournament Scoring Substitutes at State Official Pairings and Bracket for

State Tennis Meets VI. MHSA Uniform / Dress Code Rule VII. Basic tennis etiquette and procedures

for players during matches Making Calls, Serving, Grunting

and Line Judges VIII. Tennis Code of Conduct/Point Penalty IX. MHSA Method of Breaking Ties – USTA

Set (7 Point) Tiebreaker 7 out of 12 Points / No Ad

Scoring and Match Tiebreakers X. Trophies and Awards Information Sheet

XI. Forms Qualifying Forms

Participants / Coaches (Div.) AA Divisional / State Forms A Divisional / State Forms B/C Boys State Form B/C Girls Divisional / State Form

Sample Letters Contact / Accommodations List Sportsmanship

XII. History of State Champions in MHSA Tennis

XIII. MHSA Tennis Boys and Girls Records

MHSA Boys and Girls Tennis Announcements

1) The MHSA post season tennis tournament sites can be found on-line at www.mhsa.org 2) The “List of Participants” form to enter your players for the post season can be found on the tennis page of the MHSA website at www.mhsa.org.

2018-19 Boys and Girls Tennis Important Dates to Remember March 1, 2019 Tennis Rules Clinic will be available to viewed online at www.mhsa.org March 11, 2019 Class AA, A and B/C – first day of practice March 22, 2019 Class AA, A and B/C - First Day for Competition and all head coaches

must completed the MHSA Tennis Rules Clinic May 6-11, 2019 Class AA and B/C Divisional Tournaments are held during this week May 13-18, 2019 Class A Divisional Tournaments are held during this week May 16-17, 2019 Class AA State will be held in Great Falls at CMR High School, Hurd

Courts and Meadowlark Country Club. This event is hosted by Mike Henneberg at Great Falls Public Schools. If it does rain, we have access to the inside courts at Meadowlark.

May 16-18, 2019 Class B/C State will be held in Bozeman at Bozeman High School and

Montana State. If it does rain, we have access to the inside courts at MSU. The event will be hosted by John O’Dell from Broadwater High School.

May 23-24, 2019 Class A State will be held in Kalispell at Flathead Valley Community

College. This event is hosted by Aric Harris from Whitefish High School and Troy Bowman from Columbia Falls High School. If it does rain, we have access to the inside courts at FVCC.

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MHSA CONTACT INFORMATION MHSA Office – 1 South Dakota, Helena, MT 59601

Telephone – 406-442-6010 and Fax – 406-442-6010 Brian Michelotti - cell: 406-465-0556; email - [email protected]

Class Director Phone # E-Mail/Phone Brian Michelotti MHSA Assistant

Director and Tennis Liaison

Oversees the sport & coordinates the tournaments

[email protected]

Tennis Managers’ Checklist - Pre-Tournament Management In the first week of the tennis season, the host school for the post season tournament must send an information packet to each school. The packet should provide information on the following:

Welcome letter All contact information - who to call with any questions Format (examples: doubles location; singles location, etc.) List of Participants Form Fees and who to write your check too Availability for practice Spectator Areas Deadlines for entry Food service Directions to the courts / school bus parking Starting times, local rules, responsibility of players and coaches Local hotel and restaurant information Request for assistance from other schools

Tournament Director

Coaches' meeting ________ Referee communication ________ Pairings ________ Umpire (possible) ________ Score sheets preparation ________ Player Code of Conduct ________ Local rules ________ Court preparation ________ Awards ________ Results to MHSA and next level manager ________ Coaches Badges ________

Tennis Manager’s Guide Tournament Management The host school must designate a tournament manager who will be responsible for the administration of the tournament. The tournament manager must also determine who the rules officials will be at the tournament site. The rules official is responsible for administering the rules of tennis. Communication It is recommended that four weeks before the beginning of the tournament, the host school must send an information packet to each school. The packet should provide information on all contacts, List of Participants Form, fees, court availability for practice, spectator areas, deadlines for entry, food service, directions, starting times, local rules, responsibility of players and coaches, who to call with any questions. Coaches Meeting It is customary to have a coaches meeting before the start of the tournament. This meeting can be held the night before or the day of, depending on what is the most convenient time for all coaches to attend. It is beneficial to have all of the key tournament personnel available to address the group concerning court information, schedule, playing rules, etc. Corporate Sponsors - Tennis Ball Wilson is the official ball and tennis supplier of the Montana High School Association. The Wilson US Open ball is the ball used for all MHSA state tennis meets. The MHSA recommends the use of this ball for all regular and other post season events. Court Monitors Tournaments may have a need for court monitors. Court monitors should follow the following guidelines:

The duties are to provide decisions related only to the remedy asked for by the players involved. As a linesman only overrule a call when requested to do so. If requested to monitor foot faults or net violations, you will make the call immediately, as a delayed

call will impede the progress of the game. Introduce yourself to both players. Remember your purpose is to ease any tensions, not increase

them.

Court monitors can be called at any time. They should be familiar with the site rules and especially with the job description given for court monitors. The tournament manager should provide the court monitor with any necessary site rules. Any problems not addressed should be referred to the head official at the site and ultimately to the tournament manager. Fund Raising The soliciting of voluntary contributions is prohibited at any Association contest. Unless approved by the MHSA Executive Board, raffles (or similar fund raising activities) are prohibited at playoffs, championship games, tournaments, meets, and/or festivals that are under the direct supervision of the MHSA Executive Board. Fifty/fifty tickets are considered a form of raffle type fund raising and are therefore prohibited. Corporate sponsorship of any post season event is the responsibility of the MHSA Executive Board and requires Board approval. Exceptions are:

a) Program advertisements and b) Signage or announcements acknowledging the receipt of donated goods including food or beverages for the hospitality room, the use of tents at outdoor events, or the use of other equipment necessary for staging the event. Signage should be placed only in the appropriate areas; i.e. on the tents or in the hospitality room/area.

Established facility sponsorships are not affected provided that MHSA corporate sponsorship requirements are met. Drug and Alcohol Policies As tournament managers you should inform all school administrators of the attending schools of the MHSA Drug and Alcohol Policy, which states:

The MHSA prohibits any use and/or possession of tobacco, alcohol or other mood altering drugs during competition. Violation will cause the coach or participant to be disqualified from further participation in that event.

List of Participants The tournament manager should send each school in their class or division a “List of Participants” form for entry into the post season tournament. This form should have a specific deadline to be returned to the tournament manager. The form is included with this procedure manual and can be found on the tennis page of the MHSA website. Here is the procedure per class:

Class AA, A and B/C - Participating schools should send the form directly to the divisional

tournament managers, and then divisional managers will forward their results to the state tournament site.

Before a substitute can be used in any post season tournament, he/she must be approved by the MHSA office. Media Policy

Policies for Videotaping, Cybercasting, Telecasting and Photography of MHSA events are outlined on pages 50-53 of the MHSA Handbook.

Photographs can be taken for personal use only. Legitimate media members may register for post season credentials at www.mhsa.org on the

Media Resources page. Seeding For the divisional tournaments, tournament managers should use the guidelines established in the Divisional Seeding section of this manual, along with any other conference policies they may have. For the state tournaments, official pairings for the State Tennis Meets will be released by the MHSA office after the divisional tournaments are completed. Starting Times Starting times for divisional or state play will be made by the local manager. Trophies and Awards All awards are shipped directly to the host school from Universal Awards out of Billings by UPS. The Montana High School Association will pay for these trophies and awards. They should arrive one week prior to the tournament. It is likely that some awards will be in more than one box. Open all the awards and check them over the same day they arrive. If you have not received the correct awards or the awards are not in good condition, please call the MHSA and ask to speak to Brian Michelotti. For more information about the awards to be presented and the process for award presentations, see the Trophies and Awards Information Sheet

Weather A. Guideline on handling contests during lighting disturbances. The purpose of these guidelines is to provide a default policy to those responsible for making decisions concerning the suspension and restarting of contests based on the presence of lightning. The preferred sources from which to request such a policy for your facility would include your state high school association and the nearest office of the National Weather Service. - Proactive Planning

1. Assign staff to monitor local weather conditions before and during events.

2. There is a new lightning policy that has been adopted by many sports medicine groups and

governing bodies. The major change is that if ANY thunder is heard OR a cloud-to-ground lightning bolt is seen, play should be suspended, stands should be cleared, and all should seek shelter. Previously, the recommendation suggested that if there was at least a count of 30 seconds between the thunder and the lightning then the storm is far enough away to not be of concern. This is no longer considered appropriate or accurate. The consensus is there is no thunder without lightning and vice versa, so if one or the other is noted, both are there Thirty-minute rule. Once play has been suspended, wait at least 30 minutes after the last flash of lightning is witnessed or thunder is heard prior to resuming play.

3. Develop an evacuation plan, including identification of appropriate nearby shelters.

4. Hold periodic reviews for appropriate personnel.

B. Rain Delays For any extended rain delays, Mark Beckman, Executive Director of the MHSA, must approve rescheduling of tournament play to other dates – including the authorization to play on Sunday.

C. Heat Related Issues The following guidelines should be instituted by meet management in the following order to ensure the safety of the athletes should heat and heat related issues become a factor.

Time extension on change overs.

Official / Meet manager may institute periodic timeouts during the match after game points length

of timeouts will be dependent upon weather circumstances.

The meet director in consultation with medical personnel will determine the continuation of tennis outside in excessive heat. Matches could be shortened at the conclusion of a round

Vendors Vendors of any other kind of good or service (besides normal concessions) must have written approval from the Executive Director of the MHSA. Website MHSA Updates - Please send in the final results to Brian Michelotti at the MHSA after the completion of the tournament, so we can post this on our internet site. Brian’s cell phone number is 406-465-0556 and his e-mail is [email protected].

II – Tennis Teams in each Classification

Montana shall be divided into three classifications for tennis. Fourteen (14) schools are classified as Class AA. The schools are aligned in four divisions as follows:

Western Northern Eastern Southern

Missoula Big Sky Missoula Hellgate Missoula Sentinel Great Falls/MSDB

Flathead (Kalispell)-2025 Great Falls CMR – 2021 Glacier (Kalispell) - 2023

Billings Senior Billings Skyview

Billings West Bozeman

Butte-2025 Helena Capital - 2021

Helena - 2023

The rotation above began in the 2008-2009 school year (2009 season). Every other year a team from the Northern Division will rotate to the Western Division and a team from the Southern Division will rotate to the Eastern Division. The year of rotation listed to the right denotes the tennis season that school will rotate to the other division. In even years the schools will stay in the original divisions. Note: At any time a division adds an AA school, the rotation system will be changed to equalize the division. Nineteen (19) schools comprising eighteen (18) teams are classified as Class A. The schools are aligned in four divisions as follows:

Southwestern Northwestern Central Eastern Beaverhead Co (Dillon)

Butte Central Corvallis Hamilton

*Stevensville / Victor

Columbia Falls Libby

Polson Ronan

Whitefish

Belgrade Fergus

(Lewistown) Havre

Park (Livingston)

Billings Central Custer Co. (Miles City) Dawson Co. (Glendive)

Hardin

* Girls only Thirty-one (31) schools comprising thirty (30) teams are classified as Class B-C for girls’ tennis. The schools are aligned in eight divisions as follows:

Southeast Southwest East Central

Broadwater (Townsend) Darby Baker Fairfield

Jefferson (Boulder) St. Ignatius Forsyth Fort Benton

Three Forks Superior/Alberton Poplar Simms

Whitehall Wolf Point Valier

West Northeast South Northwest

Bigfork Big Sandy Anaconda Choteau

Troy Chinook Granite (Philipsburg) Conrad

Chester-Joplin-Inverness Lone Peak (Big Sky Cut Bank

Harlem Loyola Sacred Heart Great Falls Central

Valley Christian *Cooperative Sponsorship

Twelve (12) schools are classified as Class B-C for boys’ tennis. The schools are aligned in four divisions as follows:

West Southwest South Northwest

Bigfork Darby Anaconda Choteau

Troy St. Ignatius Lone Peak (Big Sky) Conrad

Loyola Sacred Heart Cut Bank

Valley Christian Great Falls Central

IIl - Playing Rules for MHSA Tennis Applies to all Post Season Play

USTA playing rules will be used for all competition in addition to any local rules or MHSA rules and regulations. The host manager or their designee will be the sole judge on rule interpretations. The site director serves as the umpire at each site, unless an official rules umpire is present. Situations brought to the judge will not include team or individual names so the ruling can be as objective as possible. Competitors’ conduct

o All tennis players in MHSA sanctioned tournaments shall be penalized one team point (on the first infraction) and removed from further play (on second infraction) for any unsportsmanlike conduct on site after a match or before the next match or at the end the tournament. Any contestant disqualified in an individual tournament competition is not entitled to any points earned in the tournament. All advancement points and placement points are negated. All vacancies created in the tournament pairing shall be scored as forfeits. During the match, players are under the point penalty system of warning, point, game, match. Warnings of this rule shall be written in pretournament letters and given to all players at the pretournament meeting

o Each tennis court should have a site director and that director should be in charge of administering the penalty system above for violation/abuse of any equipment or facilities, abusive language, abusive gestures, and other obnoxious, offensive behavior.

o Unsportsmanlike conduct on the tournament site includes, but is not limited to, the following examples: throwing rackets or any equipment, swearing, intentionally hitting game balls out of the court, being abusive to tournament officials, and fighting.

Coaching Information - the MHSA has instituted this best practice in relationship to coaching rules in all classifications of MHSA tennis:

o Eligible member school tennis coaches are permitted to talk with their player(s): At 90 second change overs, except following the first game of a set. During shortened

sets, coaches will be allowed to coach after the first game when the score is 3-2. At 120 second change set break (end of set) At split sets 10 minute rest period when playing regular 3rd set or 120 seconds with

match tiebreaker NOTE: Coaches may not coach players during a bathroom break or a medical timeout (during a medical timeout, coaches can treat players for an injury, just not use this as a coaching opportunity) (per USTA rules)

o Locations where coaching can occur: Outside Courts – coaching will be at the fence, not on the court. The tournament

manager may also determine other coaching locations, based on the facility setup. Inside Courts – Tournament managers will determine the coaching locations

o Who can coach - to be an approved coach, an individual must: Be approved by their local school district administration. Have passed the MHSA Coaches Education Program. Have been a bona fide member of the coaching staff during the season. Have proper identification

o Coaches are expected to help with the crowd control at the sites. Decisions - The decision must be made on each play. There is no replay of a point except in the case of a let. Only coaches and players can ask the site director to put a judge on the court to make calls if a problem arises. Feathers worn in the hair - Below is how we are will interpret feathers, tinsel or beads that are worn in the hair. We will treat this type of hair device very similar to the NFHS Volleyball Rules. Under NFHS Volleyball Rule 4-1-5 "hair devices made of soft material and no more than 2 inches wide may be worn."

The rule does not specify the device must be used for hair control

The feather or tinsel cannot be wider than 2 inches. Length is not addressed in the rule. Most of these will not exceed a width of 2 inches.

Items that fall within the rule would have to be considered in context with the rules If an item presents a problem falling out assess USTA Rules If the item is inappropriate by sportsmanship standards prohibit the item from being worn Hard and unyielding items being worn are prohibited If an item presents a problem falling out (beads), USTA rules will be followed.

Hair Control Devices - Hair devices made of soft material or unadorned hair devices, such as bobby pins, barrettes, or hair clips, no longer than 2 inches, may be worn to control a player’s hair. Hair adornments made of soft material and no more than two inches wide may be worn. Inclement Weather Format – Inside - See Rules for Divisional and State Sections for Inclement Weather Formats Jewelry Policy - No jewelry, which includes visible body piercing objects, shall be worn in any sport. Any piece of jewelry that is visible at the start of or during a contest is in violation of the MHSA Jewelry Policy. Religious medals must be taped to the body and under the uniform. Medical medals must be taped to the body so they are visible. If a competitor is observed wearing jewelry during competition the competitor, without delaying competition, shall remove the jewelry before any further competition. If it can’t be removed, the competitor will not be allowed to compete until he/she is legally equipped. The tournament manager shall record the name of the competitor, school, event, time the violation occurred and description of prohibited item. The tournament manager shall then notify the head coach of the offending school of the violation. The tournament manager will keep track of the competitor, school, gender and time of day the time warning was given. Any further violations of wearing jewelry by that member of the team shall result in disqualification of the competitor from the event. The tournament manager may exercise some discretion when a new violation is reported within minutes of the team warning being issued.

The protocol for communication of a violation will be established by the tournament manager before the tournament begins. Match Tiebreaker - Match Tiebreakers are sometimes played in lieu of a third set (See Indoor Format below). They follow the same rules and service rotations as the Set 7-Point Tiebreaker, except the winner is the first to score 10 points by a margin of 2. Match Warm-ups - Outside and inside warm-up time will be 10 minutes. This warm up will be timed and this time includes serving and net play. Tournament managers may shorten the warm-up to 5 minutes for special situations. Medical Information and Medical Timeouts

o In the event of injury, a maximum of 5 minutes for both the diagnosis and treatment, treatment will not exceed 3 minutes

o The time starts when trainer or coach arrives at site. o The player must be able to play within 15 minutes or the opponent may win by default. o There is no additional injury time granted for the same injury. o Bleeding timeout – treatment time ends when bleeding has stopped and playing area has been

cleaned. Maximum amount of treatment time is 15 minutes for bleeding. Nets - All tennis nets must be regulation height. Competitors are prohibited from changing the nets.

Normal Format - Outside o Best of 3 sets and regular scoring will be used o USTA Set (7 point) tiebreaker will be used – See Tie Breaker Sheet (1st to 7 points by 2 point

margin) o 10 minutes rest will be allowed if split sets o There should be 2 tennis balls per match o If indoor courts are being used as part of the regular scheduled play (not because of weather

issues), scoring will be the same as the outdoor format. Rest Time Between Matches - USTA rules state there is a 60 minutes rest between singles and doubles matches if competitors are playing full matches (including any matches using a match tiebreak for the 3rd set). When players are involved in back to back matches, the MHSA will allow a minimum of 30 minute rest period and a maximum of 60 minutes rest period for both singles and doubles competition. After the 30 minute rest period, the match will be allowed to begin if both the players and coaches involved are ready to start the match. For consistency, the MHSA recommends a minimum of 30 minutes rest for all matches. Set Tie Breaker - The MHSA Method of Breaking Ties (USTA Set (7-point) Tie Breaker) will be used throughout the tournament, except for the tiebreaker mentioned in the Inclement weather format section. Scoring Devices - If possible, scoring devices should be available to keep score at each court. Please inform players to use them. Uniforms for Competitors: Per MHSA Tennis Rules, Section I, General Rules and Regulations, item 2, which can be found under the MHSA Uniform/Dress Codes rules in this manual or in the MHSA Handbook Class Specific Rules – During competition at all AA divisional tournaments players shall be limited to three full matches or five abbreviated matches per day. During competition at all Class A divisional tournaments players shall be limited to four full matches per day. There is no match limit per day for shortened matches. During competition at all Class B/C Divisional Tennis Meets, players will be limited to 3 full matches per day unless players have played less than 6 hours, then 4 matches would be allowed. There is no match limit per day for shortened matches. Required number of Regular Season Meets For an athlete to be eligible to compete in the post season meet he/she must compete in at least two (2) Association-sanctioned meets during the regular tennis season. A medical waiver from a certified physician stating that an athlete has sustained an injury preventing him/her from competing until that time will be accepted as a condition to be exempt from this rule. The high school for which the student will participate must file a request with the MHSA Executive Director for consideration of a waiver of this rule.

IV – RULES FOR DIVISIONAL TOURNAMENTS Competition Format – Normal Conditions See Section IIl of this manual - Playing Rules for MHSA Tennis - Normal Format – Outside Competition Format - Inclement Weather Format Best of 3 sets. Sets 1 & 2 regular but each set will be shortened by starting at 2 games each. Set 3 - 10 point match tiebreaker - first to 10 points but win by 2. A 120 second set break, if split sets. Once a round has started, the scoring format will be the same whether the round is finished inside or outside. If indoor courts are being used as part of the regular scheduled play (not because of weather issues), scoring will be the same as the outdoor format; Tournament Director can modify to no add scoring if needed. The decision of which format to use for shortened matches will be decided by the tournament manager in consultation with the MHSA Divisional Manager Each division is responsible for selecting a site and manager for its divisional tournament. In case of foul weather the tournament will be held on the Monday following the regular scheduled time of the divisional meet, with the approval of the MHSA Executive Director. Divisional Scoring

Scoring in Class AA divisional tournaments will be: 1st-7 points; 2nd-5 points; 3rd-3 points; 4th-1 point.

Scoring in Class A divisional tournaments will be: 1st-10 points; 2nd-7 points; 3rd-4 points; and 4th-2 points.

Scoring in the divisional B-C tournaments will be 1st-10 points; 2nd - 7 points; 3rd - 4 points; 4th - 2 points

The four events are boys’ singles, boys’ doubles, girls’ singles and girls’ doubles. To determine team champions in all of the divisional tournaments, two (2) advancement points will be given to those players advancing on the winners bracket and one (1) advancement point for those advancing on the consolation brackets, one point also for defaults, forfeits and disqualifications. Byes receive two (2) points on the winners’ side of the bracket if the individuals win their next match and one (1) point if the player who receives the bye wins the next round on the consolation side of the bracket. Entries All entries to the divisional meet shall be forwarded to the divisional meet manager one week in advance of the divisional tournament. Events Events will be boys’ singles, boys’ doubles, girls’ singles and girls’ doubles. Both boys and girls shall be allowed to enter one event only, either singles or doubles, but not both. Entries Per Classification at the Divisional Tournament

Class AA may enter four boys’ single participants, four girls’ participants, four boys ‘doubles teams and four girls’ doubles teams in competition.

Class A may enter four boys’ single participants, four girls’ participants, three boys ‘doubles teams and three girls’ doubles teams in competition.

Class B/C may enter four boys’ single participants, four girls’ participants, two boys ‘doubles teams and two girls’ doubles teams in competition.

Qualifiers for the State Tournament The top four singles players and the top four doubles teams from each divisional tournament in

Classes AA and A will advance to the state tournament. Boys – 4 Boys Divisions: Each division will qualify 6 singles players for a 24 player bracket at

state and 4 doubles teams for a 16 team bracket at state Girls - 8 Girls Divisions - Each of the divisions will now qualifies 4 singles players (32 player

singles bracket) and 3 doubles teams – 24 team bracket to state.

Same School Matchups Care should be taken to avoid, when possible, early round confrontation of contestants from the same school. Seeding Each division will be charged with the responsibility of determining the divisional tournament seeding criteria. Suggested criteria for seeding entries could include the following: past record in previous state high school meets, divisional meets, head to head competition with most recent matches carrying the most weight, and record against common opponents. Substitutes Because of injury, illness or other emergency situations, one boy or one girl, who was named as an alternate before the start of competition, may be used as a substitute before or during the divisional meet for doubles play only. This substitute can only be placed at the beginning of a match. This substitute shall not be a qualifier from any other tennis event.

V – Rules for State Tennis Meets Class B/C State Tournament Costs Each Class B-C school choosing to participate in their state tennis meet will be required to share proportionately the cost of the tournament by paying a fee per participant. This fee will be set by the MHSA Executive Board when the state site is determined. Competition Format – Normal Conditions See Section IIl of this manual - Playing Rules for MHSA Tennis - Normal Format – Outside Competition Format - Inclement Weather Format For the first day of the Class A State tournament, modified scoring should not be used indoors or outdoors on both the championship and consolation bracket. o Best of 3 sets.

o Sets 1 & 2 regular but each set will be shortened by starting at 2 games each. o Set 3 - 10 point match tiebreaker - first to 10 points but win by 2. o A 120 second set break, if split sets. Once a round has started, the scoring format will be the

same whether the round is finished inside or outside. o If indoor courts are being used as part of the regular scheduled play (not because of weather

issues), scoring will be the same as the outdoor format; o Tournament Director can modify to no add scoring if needed.

Entries for State Entries to the State Tennis Meets will be certified by the division tournament manager. These entries must be reported not later than the Monday before the opening of the state tennis meet. State Tournaments Three state tennis meets will be held — one for Class AA, one for Class A, and one for Class B-C. State Tournament Brackets

The state AA meet will utilize a 16-place bracket with contestants consisting of four qualifiers from each of the four divisions.

The state A meet will utilize a 16-place bracket with contestants consisting of four qualifiers from each of four divisions advancing to the state tournament.

For the state B-C girls’ meet - each of the divisions will qualifies 4 singles players for a 32 player singles bracket at state and each of the divisions will qualify 3 doubles teams for a 24 team bracket to state.

For the state B-C boys’ meet - each of the divisions will qualifies 6 singles players for a 24 player singles bracket at state and each of the divisions will qualify 4 doubles teams for a 24 team bracket to state.

State Tournament Scoring

Class AA: 1st-7 points, 2nd-5 points, 3rd-3 points and 4th-1 point. Class A: 1st-10 points, 2nd-7 points, 3rd-5 points, 4th-3 points and 5th-1 point. Class B-C: 1st-10 points, 2nd-7 points, 3rd-5 points, 4th-4 points, 5th-3 points, and 6th-1 point.

The four events are boys’ singles, boys’ doubles, girls’ singles and girls’ doubles. To determine team champions in the state tournaments, two (2) advancement points will be given to those players advancing on the winners bracket and one (1) advancement point for those advancing on the consolation brackets, one point also for defaults, forfeits and disqualifications. Byes receive two (2) points on the winners’ side of the bracket if the individuals win their next match and one (1) point if the player who receives the bye wins the next round on the consolation side of the bracket.

Substitutes at State Because of injury, illness or other emergency situations, one boy or one girl, who was named as an alternate before the start of competition, may be used as a substitute before or during the state meet for doubles play only. This substitute can only be placed at the beginning of a match. This substitute can be the alternate that was listed for doubles at the divisional tournament or a team member that participated in the divisional tournament as a singles or a doubles team player that did not qualify for state. Official Pairings and Bracket for State Tennis Meets The official pairings for the State AA Tennis Meet consist of three parts which will be released by the MHSA office after the divisional tournaments are completed. Bracket I Bracket II Bracket III 1st East 1st East 1st East 4th South 4th West 4th North 2nd North 2nd North 2nd West 3rd West 3rd South 3rd South 2nd West 2nd South 2nd South 3rd North 3rd North 3rd West 1st South 1st West 4th East 4th East 4th East 1st North 1st West 1st North 1st West 4th North 4th South 4th South 2nd East 2nd East 2nd East 3rd South 3rd West 3rd North 2nd South 2nd West 2nd North 3rd East 3rd East 3rd East 1st North 1st South 1st South 4th West 4th North 4th West

The official pairings for the State A Tennis Meet (boys and girls) consist of three parts which will be released by the MHSA office after the divisional tournaments are completed. Bracket I Bracket II Bracket III 1E 1E 1E 4SW 4NW 4C 2NW 2C 2SW 3C 3SW 3NW 2C 2SW 2NW 3NW 3C 3SW 4E 4E 4E 1SW 1NW 1C 1NW 1C 1SW 4C 4SW 4SW 2SW 2NW 2E 3E 3E 3C 2E 3NW 3E 3SW 2E 2C 4NW 4C 4SW 1C 1SW 1NW The official pairings for State B-C Tennis will be distributed by the MHSA office after the completion of the divisional tournaments. The following guidelines shall be used for qualifying into State B-C Tennis:

For the state B-C girls’ meet - each of the divisions will qualifies 4 singles players for a 32 player singles bracket at state and each of the divisions will qualify 3 doubles teams for a 24 team bracket to state.

For the state B-C boys’ meet - each of the divisions will qualifies 6 singles players for a 24 player singles bracket at state and each of the divisions will qualify 4 doubles teams for a 24 team bracket to state.

New Uniform Rule – Effective 2018‐19

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MHSA Uniform / Dress Code Rule Participants will wear the following school‐approved traditional tennis

attire which is appropriately sized (uniform to include top and bottom garments): shirts will be full‐

length with finished edges with collars, traditional crewneck, v‐neck or mock‐turtle neck design. Well‐

fitting racer back tops will be allowed starting this year. Sleeveless shirts must extend from the base of

the neck to the top of the shoulder on each side. Halter tops, spaghetti straps and tank tops will not be

permitted. Shorts and skirts will be worn at the waist with a minimum three‐inch inseam. All skorts (a

pair of compression shorts having a flap or panel across the front and back to resemble a skirt) are legal

bottom garments. The skort must be appropriately sized for the individual, worn as the manufacturer

intended, and the flap or panel must be long enough to cover the compression shorts. If a player

chooses to wear long pants or an exposed undergarment due to weather conditions, they must be black,

white, gray or a solid school color.

One piece tennis dresses are legal as long as they meet all requirements of the MHSA tennis uniform

upper and lower garments. The upper portion of the tennis dress will be full‐length with finished edges

with collars, traditional crewneck, v‐neck or mock‐turtle neck design. It must extend from the base of

the neck to the top of the shoulder on each side. Halter tops, spaghetti straps and tank tops will not be

permitted. The lower portion of the tennis dress must be appropriately sized for the individual, worn as

the manufacturer intended, and the length of the dress must be long enough to cover the compression

shorts.

Adornments on clothing or headwear will not advertise drugs or alcohol or contain offensive material as

deemed inappropriate by the meet director or tournament manager. After the first violation of this

rule, there will be a warning administered for the individual and the team with the uniform violation

being corrected within five minutes before continuation of play is to resume. After the second violation,

the individual forfeits the match and the team is deducted one (1) team point.

The meet director has the right to waive the uniform rule due to inclement weather; however, each

participant must be dressed appropriately during all competition.

VII - Basic Tennis Etiquette and Procedures for Players During Matches

Making Calls

1. A player makes calls on his/her side of the net - promptly. 2. A ball landing on the line is good. 3. Opponents get the benefit of the doubt. 4. If a ball can’t be called out with certainty, it is good. 5. The call of a player looking down a line is much more likely to be accurate than that of a player looking

across a line. When you are looking across a line, don’t call a ball out unless you can clearly see part of the court between where the ball hits and the line. It is difficult for a player who stands on one baseline to question a call on a ball that landed near the other baseline.

6. Partner’s disagree on calls. If a player and his/her partner disagree about whether the ball was out, they shall call it good.

7. Audible or visible calls. No matter how obvious it is to a player that his/her opponent’s ball is out, the opponent is entitled to prompt audible or visible call.

8. Spectators are never to make calls. 9. Lets should be called when balls roll on the court. The server receives 2 serves.

Serving

1. Servers must call out the game score, loud and clear, each time a point is earned. 2. Foot Faults - A player may warn his/her opponent that the opponent has committed a flagrant foot fault. If

the foot faulting continues, the player may attempt to locate the site director. 3. Service calls in doubles - The receiver’s partner should call the service line, and the receiver should call the

sideline and the center service line. Either partner may call a ball that he/she clearly sees. 4. Service calls by the serving team - Neither the server nor his/her partner shall make a fault call on the first

service even if they think it is out because the receiver may be giving the server the benefit of the doubt. 5. Receiver readiness - The receiver should make no effort to return a serve when he/she is not ready. If a

player attempts to return a serve, it is presumed that he/she is ready. 6. Delays during service - When there is a delay between the first and second serves:

• The server gets one serve if he/she was the cause of the delay. • The server gets two serves if the delay was caused by the receiver or if there was outside interference.

7. Service let calls. Any player can call a service let. 8. Players are not allowed to stand in the receiving court during service. Additionally, a receiver’s partner shall

not: • Move in or around the receiving box, causing a distraction • Wave equipment in and out of the receiving box, causing a distraction

9. Rectifying mistakes - The general rule is that errors are rectified as soon as they are discovered but not during play, and points remain. • If a server serves from the wrong court, the point stands and he/she serves the next point from the

proper court. • If in doubles, the wrong person serves, the game stands and his/her partner serves the next game from

his/her side. If discovered during the game, the partner whose turn it is to serve, takes over. 10. Discarding a second ball - The server’s discarding of a second ball may constitute a deliberate hindrance. If

the receiver asks the server to stop discarding the ball, then the server shall stop the practice.

Grunting

1. A player should avoid grunting and making other loud noises. Grunting and other loud noises may bother not only opponents but also players on adjacent court.

Line Judges

1. If line judges are placed on the court, the players continue to call their own lines. Line judges over-rule only if players ask for help.

VIII - Tennis Code of Conduct/Point Penalty .

Misconduct *1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense • Violation of USTA Rule No. 29, taking more than ninety seconds on changeover or taking more than 20 seconds between points 1 point 4 points Disqualification

• Prolonging argument over decision after directed to resume play 1 point 4 points Disqualification/Ejection

• Failure to commence play after expiration of warm-up minutes 1 point

Lateness in being ready • A player or players who are not ready to play, or are not properly attired, when a court and opponent are available after a match has been called will be penalized 1 game after 5 minutes, 2 games after 10 min., defaulted after 15 min.

• To start a match, after an intermission 1 point per minute or fraction thereof

• To resume play within fifteen minutes of injury (considered a 1 time-out injury) Disqualification

NOTE: The time-out for injury should begin once a trainer is available on the court or if the coach or the site director makes the decision on the court.

Profane or obscene language or gestures • Directed at no one in particular 1 point 4 points Disqualification/Ejection

• Directed at an official, opponent, or spectator 4 points Disqualification/Ejection

Unsportsmanlike acts • Knocking ball out of enclosure 1 point 4 points Disqualification/Ejection

• Intentional racquet dropping 1 point 4 points Disqualification/Ejection

• Hitting ball or throwing racquet at/near person 4 points Disqualification/Ejection

• Intentional racquet dropping to disconcert opponent 4 points Disqualification/Ejection

Gross Misconduct • Trash talking 1 point 4 points Disqualification/Ejection

• A single, flagrant, gross act of misconduct Disqualification/Ejection

• A single, flagrant, gross act of misconduct after the player has completed his/her last match 1 point team deduction

Use of an Ineligible Coach 1 point team deduction per match

*There may be one warning prior to the first offense per competitor for minor unsportsmanlike acts. The tournament manager will announce this procedure during his pretournament meeting. Penalties carry over throughout a tournament. NOTE: The tournament manager/site director and eligible coach may invoke point penalties in matches where there is no umpire, provided they personally observe the misconduct. In addition, it is the responsibility of all coaches of participating schools to monitor player conduct. Any coach, tournament manager, or site director who personally observes misconduct may invoke the point penalties, provided they report their action to the tournament manager/site director. MHSA Rules - All tennis players in MHSA sanctioned tournaments shall be penalized one team point (on the first infraction) and removed from further play (on second infraction) for any unsportsmanlike conduct on site after a match or before the next match or at the end the tournament. During the match, players are under the Tennis Code of Conduct / point penalty system of the USTA. In accordance with MHSA By-Laws, any player or coach ejected (not disqualified) from a match will be ineligible for the next interscholastic contest at that level of competition, and all other interscholastic contests at any level in the interim.

IX - MHSA Method of Breaking Ties USTA Set (7-point) Tie Breaker

(For all Divisional and State matches)

7 out of 12 Points At six all in games, the player whose turn it is to serve shall put the ball into play for the first point of any tiebreaker. SINGLES: Player A serves Point 1, right court; Player B serves Points 2 and 3, left court and right court; A serves Points 4 and 5 (L and R); B serves Point 6 (L) and, after players then CHANGE SIDES, Point 7 (R); A serves Points 8 and 9 (L and R); B serves Points 10 and 11 (L and R); A serves Point 12 (L). If either player wins 7 points, by a margin of two points, the set shall be recorded as 7 games to 6. If the score reaches 6 points all, the players then CHANGE SIDES, and players shall continue to serve as before until one player establishes a margin of 2 points. Player A serves Point 13, right court; Player B serves Points 14 and 15, left court and right court; A serves Points 16 and 17 (L and R); B serves Point 18 (L). If the score is still tied, the players then CHANGE SIDES every 6 points and repeat this procedure.

1. The players shall “change sides for one game” after a tiebreak. 2. Player B shall serve first in the set following the playing of the tiebreak, thus assuring that she will be first

server if this set also goes into a tiebreak. 3. Players shall change sides during the tiebreak without rest. 4. The tiebreak counts as one game in reckoning ball changes. If a ball change was called for (on) the tiebreak

game, new balls shall be used. Points

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Player A R L R L R L R L R L R L

Player B L R L R L R L R L R L R

DOUBLES: (A and B) versus (C and D). Assume that Player D has served the 12th game. Same procedure as in singles will apply. Players preserve the sequence of their serving turns. Player A serves Point 1, right court; Player C serves Points 2 and 3, left court and right court; B serves Points 4 and 5 (L and R); D serves Point 6 (L) and, after teams then CHANGE SIDES, Point 7 (R); A serves Points 8 and 9 (L and R); C serves Points 10 and 11 (L and R); B serves Point 12 (L). If either team wins 7 points, by a margin of two points, the set shall be recorded as 7 games to 6. If the score reaches 6 points all, teams then CHANGE SIDES, and players shall continue to serve as before until one team establishes a margin of 2 points. Player B serves Point 13, right court; Player D serves Points 14 and 15, left court and right court; A serves Points 16 and 17 (L and R); C serves Point 18 (L). If the score is still tied, the teams then CHANGE SIDES every 6 points and repeat this procedure with the continuing sequence of service. Teams shall “change sides for one game” after a tiebreak with team (C and D) to serve first. Points 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Players (A & B)

AR BL BR AL AR BL BR AL AR BL BR AL

Players (C & D

CL CR DL DR CL CR DL DR CL CR DL DR

“No-Ad” Scoring A player need win only four points to win a game. If the score goes to three points all (or deuce), the next point decides the game - it is game point for both players. The receiver has the right to choose to which court the service is to be delivered on the seventh point. If a “No-Ad” set reaches 6 games all, the tiebreaker system shall be used. Match Tiebreakers Additional Note: Match Tiebreakers are sometimes played in lieu of a third set. They follow the same rules and service rotations as the Set 7-Point Tiebreaker, except the winner is the first to score 10 points by a margin of 2.

X - Trophies and Awards Information Sheet All awards are shipped directly to the host school from Universal Awards out of Billings by UPS. The Montana High School Association will pay for these trophies and awards. They should arrive one week prior to the tournament. It is likely that some awards will be in more than one box. Open all the awards and check them over the same day they arrive. If you have not received the correct awards or the awards are not in good condition, please call the MHSA and ask to speak to Brian Michelotti. Because of the involvement of NorthWestern Energy in the awards program, we are requesting that you recognize the Company in the presentation of awards at the event. Just prior to the presentation of the awards, please announce that NorthWestern Energy is the sponsor of all MHSA awards. The only trophies or individual awards that may be presented at any MHSA tournament site shall be those provided by the MHSA. No school shall be permitted to purchase or present additional trophies or individual awards over and above those authorized by the MHSA. Individual miniature trophies for first and second place MHSA state championship events may be purchased from the Associations awards provider. Also, a representative from the MHSA, either an Executive Board Member or MHSA Staff Member, will usually be present to assist with the awards presentation. Finally – Awards ceremonies for the tournament will not take place until all matches are complete. If a team would like to leave early, they will not be involved in the awards ceremony. Actual Awards for Tennis are as follows: VIII. Tennis (Boys and Girls) A. Division

1. Team – In Class A, a maximum of three (3) trophies will be awarded in each division as per General Rules for Awards, (6). Exception: In Class AA and B-C, no trophies will be awarded.

2. Individual - A medal will be awarded to the top two place winners and a ribbon will be awarded to the third through fourth place winners in both singles and doubles as mandated by the tennis section.

B. State 1. Team – A team trophy will be awarded to the first, second and third place teams.

2. Individual –In Class AA, a medal will be awarded to each of the top four place winners in both singles and doubles. In Classes A and B-C, a medal will be awarded to each of the top six place winners in both singles and doubles.

XI – Forms The following pages illustrate these forms that apply to MHSA tennis:

Class AA Divisional and State Tennis Qualifiers Forms Class A Divisional and State Tennis Qualifiers Forms Class B/C Boys Divisional Tennis Qualifiers for State Form Class B/C Girls Divisional and State Tennis Qualifiers Forms Contact and Accommodations List Sportsmanship

MHSA Class AA Tennis List of Qualifiers from Divisional Tournaments to State

Deadline: Immediately following the completion of each divisional tournament.

Divisional Tournament:

Form Contact Name: Form Contact Email:

List all singles/doubles qualifiers from your divisional tournament. Names on this list will appear in the state brackets if they advance. Please confirm all

correct spelling on participants.

Boys Qualifiers: # Boys Single Players Qualifiers for State

(First and Last Name)

School

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4 # Boys Doubles Players Qualifiers for State

(First and Last Name of Both Players) Year in School

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Send Results to Mike Henneberg, Great Falls Public Schools Email ‐ [email protected]

MHSA Class AA Tennis List of Participants and Coaches for Divisional Entry

Deadline: Tuesday – May 7, 2019 – 9:00 a.m.

Complete one form for your boys’ team and one for your girls’ team.


School: Form Contact Phone:

Name of hotel where team is staying at state:

List all eligible coaches that are in compliance with MHSA Rules and Regulations List all singles/doubles competitors. Complete the competitor’s record information on all

singles and doubles players. Names on this list will appear in the state brackets if they advance. Please confirm all

correct spelling on participants and eligible coaches.

Head Coach of Team: Cell #:

Assistant Coach #1: Cell #:



Team Gender: Boys Girls # Single Players Names

(First and Last Name) Year in School

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(First and Last Name of Both Players)Year in School (Both Players)

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Alt Because of injury, illness or other emergency situations, one boy or one girl, who was named as an alternate before the start of competition, may be used as a substitute before or during the divisional meet for doubles play only. This substitute can only be placed at the beginning of a match. This substitute shall not be a qualifier from any other tennis event.

Send Entries to: Brian Michelotti Email – [email protected]

Phone – 406‐465‐0556

MHSA Class A Tennis List of Participants and Coaches for Divisional Entry

Deadline: Enter deadline date and time here Divisional: Enter divisional tournament name here




Name of hotel where team is staying:










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Send Results to Aric Harris – Whitefish High School - [email protected]

MHSA Class B/C Tennis List of Participants and Coaches for Divisional Entry

Deadline: Enter deadline date and time here Divisional: Enter divisional tournament name here




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Phone – Enter Phone Number

MHSA Class B/C Tennis List of Qualifiers from Divisional Tournaments to State






Boys Qualifiers: 6 singles and 4 doubles teams from each division # Boys Single Players Qualifiers for State


School

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Send Results to John O’Dell – Broadwater High School Tournament Manager and Head Tennis Coach

Email - [email protected]

Contact and Accommodations List

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Sportsmanship

Coaches and Participants:

1. Set a good example for spectators to follow. 2. Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials or other players, and accept their decisions

graciously. 3. Respect the integrity and personality of the individual athletes and coaches. 4. Display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat. 5. Show respect for opponents before, during, and after contests. 6. Represent your team, school and community with dignity.

Spectators:

1. Show respect for opposing players, coaches, spectators, and support groups. 2. Respect the integrity and judgment of officials and accept their decisions graciously. 3. Show respect for members of the coaching staff and team. 4. Display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat. 5. Recognize and show appreciation for outstanding plays by either team. 6. Use only cheers that are positive in support of their team.

Acceptable Behavior...

• Applause during introduction of players, coaches and officials. • Players shaking hands with opponents while both sets of fans recognize player’s performance

with applause. • Accept all decisions of game officials. • Spirit Participants lead fans in positive support. • Handshakes between participants and coaches at the end of contests, regardless of the outcome. • Treat competition as a game, not a war. • Coaches/players search out opposing participants to recognize them for outstanding performance

or coaching. • Applause at the end of the contest for performance of all participants. • Everyone showing concern for an injured player, regardless of team. • Encourage surrounding people to display only sportsmanlike conduct.

Unacceptable Behavior...

• Disrespectful or derogatory yells, chants, songs or gestures. • Booing or heckling an official’s or other player’s decision • Criticizing officials in any way; displays of temper with an official’s call. • Yells that antagonize opponents. • Refusing to shake hands or give recognition for good performances. • Blaming the loss of the game on officials, coaches or participants. • Laughing or name calling to distract an opponent. • Use of profanity or displays of anger that draw attention away from the game.

Montana High School Association State Boys’ Tennis Champions of the Past

1970-2018

1970 ..................................................... Missoula Sentinel 43 1971 ............................................................. Billings West 30 1972 ........................................................... Billings Senior 30 1973 ........................................................... Billings Senior 24 1974 .................................................................. Bozeman 15 1975 ............................................................. Billings West 33 1976 ............................................................. Billings West 17 1977 ........................................................... Billings Senior 23 1978 AA ........................................................ Billings West 26 ABC ...................................................... Dawson Co. 35 1979 AA ........................................................ Billings West 21 ABC ...................................................... Dawson Co. 26 1980 AA ........................................................ Billings West 27 ABC ........................................................... Whitefish 25 1981 AA ........................................................ Billings West 24 ABC ........................................................... Whitefish 38 1982 AA ........................................................ Billings West 33 ABC ...................................................... Dawson Co. 25 1983 AA ........................................................ Billings West 27 ABC ...................................................... Dawson Co. 25 1984 AA ........................................................ Billings West 30 ABC ........................................................... Whitefish 21 1985 AA ...................................................... Billings Senior 24 ABC ...................................................... Dawson Co. 29 1986 AA ........................................................ Billings West 23 ABC ...................................................... Dawson Co. 32 1987 AA ........................................................ Billings West 32 ABC ...................................................... Dawson Co. 20 1988 AA ........................................................ Billings West 51 ABC ........................................................... Whitefish 10 1989 AA ........................................................ Billings West 33 ABC ................................................................ Whitefish 1990 AA ............................................................. Bozeman 30 A ................................................................. Whitefish 24 B-C ................................................................. Bigfork 41 1991 AA ............................................................. Bozeman 17 A ............................................ Dawson Co./Hamilton 16 B-C ................................................................. Bigfork 34 1992 AA ............................................................. Bozeman 26 A ............................................................ Stevensville 22 B-C .................................................. Valley Christian 37 1993 AA ............................................................. Bozeman 29 A ............................................................ Dawson Co. 27 B-C .................................................. Valley Christian 33 1994 AA ........................................................ Billings West 21 A ............................................................ Dawson Co. 21 B-C ................................................................. Bigfork 38 1995 AA ............................................................... Flathead 20 A ............................................................ Dawson Co. 29 B-C ................................................................. Bigfork 40 1996 AA ............................................................... Flathead 32 A ............................................................ Stevensville 27 B-C ................................................................. Bigfork 38 1997 AA ............................................................. Billings West A ........................................................ Custer County 35 B-C ...................................................................... Bigfork 1998 AA ................................................. Great Falls CMR 45 A ............................................................ Dawson Co. 23 B-C .................................................. Valley Christian 42 1999 AA ................................................. Great Falls CMR 30 A ............................................................ Dawson Co. 29 B-C .................................................. Valley Christian 42 2000 AA ........................................................... Great Falls 28 A ...................................................................... Havre 28 B-C .................................................. Valley Christian 47

2001 AA ............................................................. Bozeman 35 A ...................................................................... Havre 39 B-C .................................................. Valley Christian 38 2002 AA ............................................................ Bozeman 38 A ..................................................................... Havre 44 B-C ............................................................ Cut Bank 51 2003 AA ...................................................... Billings Senior 39 A ...................................................................... Havre 58 B-C ............................................................. Cut Bank 73 2004 AA ................................................. Great Falls CMR 21 A ...................................................................... Havre 36 B/C ............................................................. Cut Bank 80 2005 AA ...................................................... Billings Senior 35 A ...................................................................... Havre 40 B-C ............................................................. Cut Bank 47 2006 AA ........................... Billings West/Bozeman (Tie First) A .................................................................. Corvallis 20 B-C ............................................................. Cut Bank 45 2007 AA ............................................................. Bozeman 28 A ....................................................... Billings Central 32 B-C ............................................................. Cut Bank 54 2008 AA ............................................................. Bozeman 31 A ................................................................. Whitefish 43 B-C ............................................................. Cut Bank 67 2009 AA ............................................................. Bozeman 20 A ....................................................... Billings Central 31 B-C ............................................................. Cut Bank 58 2010 AA ................................................ Missoula Hellgate 49 A .................................................................. Corvallis 59 B-C ................................................................. Bigfork 43 2011 AA ................................................ Missoula Hellgate 47 A .................................................................. Corvallis 34 B-C .................................................. Valley Christian 44 2012 AA ............................................... Missioula Hellgate 52 A .................................................................. Corvallis 20 B-C ................................................................ Conrad 42 2013 AA ................................................ Glacier (Kalispell) 29 A .................................. Billings Central/Polson (Tie) 34 B-C .......................................... Loyola Sacred Heart 46 2014 AA ............................................................. Bozeman 24 A ....................................................... Billings Central 27 B-C .......................................... Loyola Sacred Heart 59 2015 AA ........................................................ Billings West 19 A ....................................................... Billings Central 34 B-C .......................................... Loyola Sacred Heart 71 2016 AA ............................................................. Bozeman 31 A ....................................................... Billings Central 32 B-C ................................................................... Libby 39 2017 AA ............................................................. Bozeman 41 A ....................................................... Billings Central 20 B-C ................................................................... Libby 29 2018 AA ...................................................... Billings Senior 23 A ......................... Tie - Corvallis / Hardin / Whitefish 20 B-C ............................................. Great Falls Central 48

Montana High School Association State Girls’ Tennis Champions of the Past

1970-2018

1970 ........................................................... Billings Senior 24 1971 ........................................................... Billings Senior 46 1972 ................................................................ Great Falls 20 1973 ...................................................... Great Falls CMR 13 ................................................................ Great Falls 13 ..................................................... Missoula Sentinel 13 1974 ................................................................ Great Falls 27 1975 ................................................................ Great Falls 20 1976 .................................................................. Bozeman 15 1977 .................................................................. Bozeman 23 1978 AA ........................................................... Great Falls 18 ABC ...................................................... Dawson Co. 20 1979 AA ...................................................... Billings Senior 23 ABC ........................................................... Hamilton 28 1980 AA ...................................................... Billings Senior 23 ABC ...................................................... Dawson Co. 22 ................................................................ Custer Co. 22 1981 AA ...................................................... Billings Senior 30 ABC ...................................................... Dawson Co. 22 1982 AA ........................................................ Billings West 21 ABC ...................................................... Dawson Co. 18 1983 AA ........................................................ Billings West 26 ABC ...................................................... Dawson Co. 40 1984 AA ........................................................ Billings West 23 ABC ...................................................... Dawson Co. 34 1985 AA ............................................................. Bozeman 23 ABC ........................................................ Custer Co. 27 1986 AA ............................................................. Bozeman 24 ABC ............................................................... Bigfork 24 1987 AA ........................................................ Billings West 24 ABC ............................................................... Bigfork 27 1988 AA ........................................................ Billings West 31 ABC ............................................................... Bigfork 26 1989 AA ............................................................. Bozeman 27 ABC ............................................................... Fergus 46 1990 AA ................................................ Missoula Hellgate 31 A .............................................................. Custer Co. 23 B-C ................................................................. Bigfork 33 1991 AA ................................................ Missoula Hellgate 24 A ............................................................ Dawson Co. 19 B-C ................................................................. Bigfork 41 1992 AA ................................................ Missoula Hellgate 29 A .............................................................. Custer Co. 18 B-C ................................................................. Bigfork 48 1993 AA ........................................................ Billings West 34 A ............................................................ Dawson Co. 29 B-C ................................................................. Bigfork 46 1994 AA ........................................................ Billings West 32 A ............................................................ Dawson Co. 22 B-C ................................................................. Bigfork 30 1995 AA ........................................................ Billings West 31 A ....................................................... Columbia Falls 26 B-C ................................................................. Bigfork 31 1996 AA ........................................................ Billings West 33 A ............................................................ Dawson Co. 29 B-C ................................................................. Bigfork 24 1997 AA ....................................................................... Helena A ..................................................................... Hardin 27 B-C ...................................................................... Bigfork 1998 AA ............................................................. Bozeman 28 A ............................................................ Stevensville 20 B-C .............................................................. Superior 39 1999 AA ............................................................. Bozeman 33 A .................................................... Park (Livingston) 27 B-C .............................................................. Superior 38

2000 AA .............................................. Flathead (Kalispell) 27 A ....................................................Park (Livingston) 41 B-C ............................................................... Conrad 52 2001 AA .............................................................. Bozeman 30 A ....................................................Park (Livingston) 33 B-C ............................................ Jefferson (Boulder) 41 2002 AA ................................................... Billings West 32 A ................................................................ Havre 44 B-C ......................................... Jefferson (Boulder) 7 2003 AA ........................................................ Bozeman 39 A .................................................................. Park 20 B-C .......................................................... Boulder 35 2004 AA ........................................................ Bozeman 34 A ........................................................... Whitefish 29 B-C .......................................................... Boulder 38 2005 AA ........................................................ Bozeman 36 A .......................................... Beaverhead (Dillon) 22 B-C .......................................................... Fairfield 35 2006 AA ............................................. Great Falls CMR 32 A ................................................................ Havre 26 B-C .......................................................... Fairfield 27 2007 AA ................................................. Billings Senior 30 A ............................................... Park (Livingston) 37 B-C ................................ Broadwater (Townsend) 44 2008 AA ........................................................ Bozeman 26 A ............................................................... Polson 29 B-C .................................................... Broadwater 37 2009 AA .............................................. Great Falls High 31 A ................................................................ Havre 29 B-C ........................................ Broadwater County 34 2010 AA ............................................................ Glacier 32 A .................................... Dawson Co. (Glendive) 32 B-C ..........................................................Chinook 36 2011 AA ............................................................ Glacier 46 A ............................................... Park (Livingston) 29 B-C ........................................................ Cut Bank 45 2012 AA ........................................................ Bozeman 30 A ............................................................... Polson 35 B-C ........................................................... Conrad 28 2013 AA ........................................................ Bozeman 42 A ............................................................ Corvallis 28 B-C .......................................................... Fairfield 49 2014 AA ........................................................ Bozeman 46 A ............................................................ Corvallis 33 B-C ..........................................................Chinook 35 2015 AA ........................................................ Bozeman 27 A .................................................................. Park 38 B-C ..........................................................Chinook 52 2016 AA ........................................................ Bozeman 33 A ........................................................... Whitefish 30 B-C ..........................................................Chinook 56 2017 AA ........................................................ Bozeman 22 A ..... Tie Billings Central/Dawson Co. (Glendive) 26 B-C ................................ Broadwater (Townsend) 26 2018 AA ..................... Tie – Billings Senior / Bozeman 22 A ............................................................... Polson 24 B-C ......................................................... Choteau 26

Montana High School Sports Record BookUpdated 7/5/2016

18 Billings West 1971, 75-76, 78-84, 86-89, 94, 97, 06, 15

13 Dawson Co. (Glendive) 1978-79, 82-83, 85-87, 91, 93-95, 98-99

13 Bozeman 1974, 90-93, 01-02, 06-09, 14, 16

8 Cut Bank 2002-09

7 Bigfork 1990-91, 94-97, 10

7 Valley Christian (Missoula) 1992-93, 98-01, 11

6 Billings Senior 1972-73, 77, 85, 03, 05

6 Whitefish 1980-81, 84, 88, 90, 08

6 Havre 2000-05

6 Billings Central 2007, 13-16

Consecutive

8 Cut Bank 2002-2009

7 Billings West 1978-1984

6 Havre 2000-2005


4 Bozeman 1990-1993

4 Bigfork 1994-1997

4 Valley Christian (Missoula) 1998-2001

4 Bozeman 2006-2009

4 Billings Central 2013-2016

3 Dawson Co. (Glendive) 1985-1987

3 Dawson Co. (Glendive 1993-1995

3 Corvallis 2010-2012

3 Missoula Hellgate 2010-2012

3 Missoula Loyola 2013-2015

TOP TEAM SCORES AT THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Class AA

New Scoring System Started in Spring of 2009

52 Missoula Hellgate 2012

Will Balleau, Avery Howard, Alex Braun, Lee Fritzen, Dylan Harvala, Bale Miller

Zach Peevey, Reid Bergenheier, Nick Klaudt


Alex Braun, Eric Braun, Avery Howard, Cody Jahrig, Lucas Matelich, Tony Mayer, Sam Angel

Will Ballew, Lee Fritsen, Filipe Freire

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Avery Howard, Anders Nord, Sam Angel, Lee Fritsen, Daniel Harvala, Sam Waldorf, Alex Braun

Tony Mayer, Dylan Harvala, Cody Jahrig, Blake Miller

31 Bozeman 2016

Marcos Zelver, Jackson Pedersen, Sam Bitlner, Jake Frehwell, Logon Derby, James Williams

29 Glacier (Kalispell) 2013

Hunter Blalack, Kellen Bates, Izaak Castren, Logan Iverson, Spencer Johnson, Britt Walton


Hunter Blalack, Kellen Bates, Mario Hernandez, Evan Froystad, Izaak. Castren, Logan Iverson

Andy Boyer, Karl Hellwig, Danny Roe


Alex Braun, Dylan Harvala, Ethan Howard, Stash Wrobel, Reid Birgenheier, Isak. Nord

24 Bozeman 2014

Andrew Hance, Robbie Pike, Oliver Carr, Colton Little, Marcos Zelver

22 Billings Senior 2011

Joe Weaver, Max Dimich-Louvert, Nick Pelensky, Nick Staffileno, Hunter Hamptman, Bridger Blain

20 Bozeman 2009

Eli Sward, Tyler Frost, Mark Appleby, Hans Turner, Sam Hatfield, Mark Wallingford

Zeke Williams, Andy White, Sean Allen

20 Billings Senior 2016

Jay Montaque, Skeff Thomas, Andrew Driscoll, George Dyre, Jader Moller

Class A

Started in 1978

New scoring systems have been implemented that make it easier to accumulate more team points. The

latest change in scoring occured in 2009.

59 Corvallis 2010

Levi Pauley, Mitchell Decker, Bridger Walcznski, Luke Allsop, Dillon Murray, Spencer Fehr

Isaac Smith, Cody Lengyel

58 Havre 2003

Kyle Baltrusch, Daine Solomon, Jeremy Heninger. Cody McLain, Mark Mariani, Gary Wagner

44 Havre 2002

Kyle Baltrusch, Mike Frey, Daine Solomon, Cody McLain, Andrew McLain, Jeremy Heninger

Seth Maristven, Mark Mariani, Gary Wagner

43 Havre 1989

John Nault, Kevin Miley, Jeff Lang, Jeff Keller, Doug Delvin, Josh Hayes, jarrod Williams

43 Hamilton 2002

Ryan Wells, Aaron Riley, Dustin Frye, Todd Kenley, David Carney, Rich Jessop

Wes Southwick, Tim Shonkwiler, Joe Barnes

43 Whitefish 2008

Renzo Caimi, Matt Harris, Brandon Viscomi, Ryan Rottebbiller, Ian Hosek

Kyle Jacobson, Trey Lagrandeur



Kyle Jacobson, Tony Lagrandeur

40 Havre 2005

Kyle Baltrusch, Mark Mariani, Gary Wagner, Chase Castloo, Scott Miller, Billy Wagner

Coda Tchida, Lucas Hamilton, John Christian

39 Havre 2001

Cody McLain, Mike Frey, Seth Maristven, Andrew McLain, Jeremy Heninger

Tyler Croft, Daine Solomon

38 Whitefish 1981

Tim Torgerson, Tom Bar, Bob Schelling, Chuck Brown, Ron Barber

36 Havre 2004

Kyle Baltrusch, Mark Mariani, Gary Wagner, Chase Castloo, Coda Tchida, Billy Wagner

Class B-C

Started in1990

80 Cut Bank 2004Keithan Gregg, Kyle Lewis, Jeff Larson, Brian McDivitt, Garrett Meznarich, Brett Cline

Matt Whelchel, Noel Geiger73 Cut Bank 2003

Keithan Greg, Matt Lewis, Brian McDivitt, Kyle Lewis, Jeff Larson, Erkc Cline, Adam Brown, Jacob Overcast

71 Missoula Loyola 2015

Kalen Christiaens, River Richards, Carson Christian, Ian Descamps, Stephen Sellman

Matt Roberts, Harry Muth, Alex Nagata

67 Cut Bank 2008Jashua Paulson, Jeremy Whelchel, Carl Matt, Spencer Lewis, Jace Kimmet,Steve Paulson, Nate Kavanugh

59 Missoula Loyola 2014Kalen Christiaens, Teddy Muth, Ian Descamps, Zach Burke, Harry Muth, Stephen Sellman, Matt Roberts, Tyrner Hruby

58 Cut Bank 2009Joshua Paulson, Spencer Lewis, Jace Kimmet, Carl Matt, Nate Kavanagh, Jordan Hoof

Dylan Johnson, Charles Cooper54 Cut Bank 2007

Joshua Paulson Cody Pyette, Jeremy Whelchel, Spencer Lewis, Brett Cline, Carl Matt, Jace, Steve Paulson Kimmet51 Cut Bank 2002

Keithan Gregg, Matt Lewis, Brandon Kavanagh, Kyle Lewis, Brian McDivitt, Erik Cline, Jacob Overcast47 Valley Christian (Missoula) 2000

Neil Degroot, John Elsen, Chris Jackson, Dan Lautzenheiser,, Lucas Wall47 Cut Bank 2005

Brian McDivitt, Kyle Lewis, Jeff Larson, Garett Meznarich, Noel Geiger, Brett Cline, Matt Whelchel

"SINGLES" STATE CHAMPIONS

Four-Time State Champions

Roger Megerth Missoula County 1951-1954

Keithan Gregg Cut Bank 2001-2004

Kyle Baltrusch Havre 2001-2005



Kellen Bates Gracier (Kalispell) 2010-2013

Three-Time State Champions

Dick Hurd Great Falls High 1960-1962

Tim Torgerson Whitefish 1981-1983

Nikos Ridle Billings West 1982-1984

Shawn Madruqa Hamilton/Stevensville 1990-1992

Todd Crum Helena Capital 1993-1995

Kyle Baltrusch Havre 2003-2005

Sean Harris Billings Senior 2004-2006

Two-Time State Champions

Dick Bergland Dawson Co. (Glendive) 1948-1949

Brian Barrier Missoula Hellgate 1966-1967

Paul Larson Billings Senior 1971-1972

Ron Avent Billings Senior 1973-1974

Jeff Swartz Billings West 1977-1978

Todd McGovern Dawson Co. (Glendive) 1978-1979

Ty Priest Billings West 1980-1981

Tony Pett Billings West 1985, 1988

Jim Cripe Whitefish 1988-1989

Nathan Prieve Troy 1997-1998

Neil Degroot Valley Christian (Missoula) 1999-2000

Jason Santana Flathead (Kalispell) 1996-1997

Neil Degroot Valley Christian (Missoula) 1999-2000

Kellen Malone Havre 1999-2000

Brandon Olson Missoula Sentinel 2000-2001

Eric Braum Missoula Hellgate 2007-2008

Joshua Paulson Cut Bank 2008-2009

Spencer Ahlborn St. Ignatius 2010-2011

Dillon Meyer Billings Central 2012-2013

Kellen Bates Glacier (Kalispell) 2013-2014

Kellen Christiaens Missoula Loyola 2014-2015

"DOUBLES" STATE CHAMPIONS


Bridger Walczynski Corvallis 2010-2013


Randy Jacobs Missoula County 1029-1931

Robert Grantier Missoula County 1029-1931



Gary Chumrau Missoula Hellgate 1967-1969

Chris Robinson Big Fork 1993-1995

Gary Wagner Havre 2004-2006

Jeff Larson Cut Bank 2004-2006

Brian Bosche Bozeman 2005-2006, 2008

Steven Paulson Cut Bank 2007-2009


James Strate Darby 1932, 1934

Bob Bresnahan Billings 1935-1936

Bert Annin Billings 1935-1936

Alan Merriam Missoula County 1939-1940

Dick Bergland Dawson Co. (Glendive) 1948-1949

Roger Megerth Missoula County 1953-1954

Don Hoffman Missoula County 1959-1960

Randy Jacobs Missoula County 1959-1960

Dick Hurd Great Falls High 1961-1962

Bryan Kekitch Missoula Sentinel 1964-1965

Karl Kreiger Missoula Sentinel 1964-1965

Brian Barrier Missoula Hellgate 1967-1968

Eric Fuqua Dawson Co. (Glendive) 1985-1986

Hunter Fuqua Dawson Co. (Glendive 1985-1986

Scott Twito Billings West 1989-1990

Paul Henion Big Fork 1993-1994

Andrew Peterson Billings Senior 1994-1995

John Elsen Valley Christian (Missoula) 1998-1999

Dan Tenglesen Bozeman 2001-2002

Arthur Modinski Bozeman 2001-2002

Matt Lewis Cut Bank 2002-2003

Marc Mariani Havre 2004-2005

Kyle Lewis Cut Bank 2004-2005

Jeff Larson Cut Bank 2004-2005

Ben Tenglesen Bozeman 2004-2005

Jaci Kimmet Cut Bank 2009-2010

Avery Howard Missoula Hellgate 2011-2012

D. J. Pekoc Corvallis 2012-2013

Camron Janzen Conrad 2012-2013

Spencer Johnson Glacier (Kalispell) 2013-2014

Britt Walton Glacier (Kalispell) 2013-2014

Stephen Sellman Missoula Loyola 2014-2015

John Kinsley Billings Central 2014-2015

Harrison Fagg Billings Central 2014-2015



TOTAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS6 Roger Megerth - Missoula County 4 Singles, 2 Doubles 1951-1954

5 Dick Hurd - Great Falls High 3 Singles, 2 Doubles 1960-1962

4 Randy Jacobs - Missoula County 1 Single, 3 Doubles 1929-1931

4 Robert Grantier - Missoula County 1 Single, 3 Doubles 1029-1931

4 Dick Bergland - Dawson Co. (Glendive) 2 Singles, 2 Doubles 1948-1949

4 Brian Barrier - Missoula Hellgate 2 Singles, 2 Doubles 1967-1968

4 Gary Chumrau - Missoula Hellgate 1 Single, 3 Doubles 1967-1969

4 Keithan Gregg - Cut Bank 4 Singles 2001-2004

4 Kyle Baltrusch - Havre 4 Singles 2001-2005

4 Brian Bosche - Bozeman 1 Single, 3 Doubles 2005-2008

4 Kellen Bates - Glacier (Kalispell) 4 Singles 2010-2013

4 Bridger Walczynski - Corvallis 4 Doubles 2010-2013

COACHING - MOST STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

All-Time

14 Roger Mergerth Billings West 1971, 1975-76. 78-84, 86-89

13 Rich Lindgren Dawson Co. (Glendive) 1978-79, 82-83, 85-87, 91, 93-95, 98-99

11 Mike Anderson Bozeman 1974, 90-93, 01-02, 06-09

8 Jim Gregg Cut Bank 2002-09

7 Paul Wallin Bigfork 1990-91, 94-97, 10

5 Sam Dierman Havre 2000-04

4 Danny Meyers Valley Christian (Missoula) 1992-93, 98-99

4 Chris Maul-Smith Corvallis 2006, 10-12

3 Julio Delgado Whitefish 1981-82, 84

3 Dave Klarich Billings Senior 1977, 85, 03

Consecutive

8 Jim Gregg Cut Bank 2002-2009

7 Roger Mergerth Billings West 1978-1984

5 Sam Dierman Havre 2000-2004

4 Roger Mergerth Billings West 1986-1989

4 Mike Anderson Bozeman 1990-1993

4 Paul Wallin Bigfork 1994-1997


3 Rich Lindgren Dawson Co. (Glendive) 1985-1987


3 Chris Maul-Smith Corvallis 2010-2012



All-Time

17 Bozeman1976-77, 85-86, 89, 98-99, 01, 03-

05, 08, 12-16

12 Bigfork 1986-97

11 Dawson Co. (Glendive) 1978, 80-84, 92-94, 96, 10

10 Billings West 1982-84, 87-88, 93-96, 02

7 Park Co. (Livingston) 1999-01, 03, 07, 11, 15

6 Billings Senior 1970-71, 79-81, 07

6 Great Falls High 1972-75, 78, 09

4 Jefferson Co. (Boulder) 2001- 04

4 Custer Co. (Miles City) 1980, 85, 90-91

4 Chinook 2010, 14-16

Consecutive

12 Bigfork 1986-1997


5 Bozeman 2012-2016

4 Great Falls High 1972-1975


4 Jefferson Co. (Boulder) 2001-2004

3 Billings Senior 1979-1981


3 Missoula Hellgate 1990-1992


3 Park Co. (Livingston) 1999-2001

3 Bozeman 2003-2005

3 Broadwater Co. (Townsend) 2007-2009

3 Chinook 2014-2016

TOP TEAM SCORES AT THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Class AA

New Scoring System Started in Spring of 2009

47 Bozeman 2014

Sophie Allen, Margot Shea, Zoe Lindgren, Madison Shea, Leonora Barton

Madison Petersen, Tatiana Caine, Maggie Russell, Krissa Tu


Liana Bates, Cami Mathison, Veronica Qalton, Hailey Blalack, Katya Kulikova, Amy Snipstead, Kailea Vaudt

42 Bozeman 2013

Renee Ockford, Sophie Allen, Madison Pedersen, Zoe Lindgren, Madi Shea, Christine Olivio, Leo Martin

Lane O'Donnell, Kayla Ryan, Jessica Simkins

33 Bozeman 2016

Madison Shea, Heather Sikoski, Hannah Hays, Brooklyn Mailey, Ashley Mineau, karissa Tu


Liana Bates, Hailey Blalack, Veronica Walton, Cani Mathison, Katlyn Hacke, Amy Snipsyead

31 Great Falls High 2009

Ellie Crum, Jamie Tiernet, Shelby Robinson, Sophia Lockerby, Rachel Gorsuch

30 Bozeman 2012

Zoeie Lindgren, Sophie Allen, Renee Ockford, Cortney Collins, Madison Petersen

Madi Henning, Christine Olivio


Veronica Walton, Katya Kulikova, Hailey Blalack, Amy Snipstead, Kailea Vaudt

Kristyn Haugenoe, Cami Mathison

27 Bozeman 2015

Ashley Mineau, Zoe Lindgren, Karissa Tu, Hannah Hays, Annika Linkenbach, Sophie Allen, Margot Shea

24 Great Falls High 2010

Ellie Crum, Molly Crum, Rachel Gorsuch, Katie Cerotzke

Class A

Started in 1978

Different Ssoring systems have been implemented throughout the years. The latest scoring system is the

easiest to accumulate team points. Therefore we have included all of the top scores of the past.

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41 Park Co. (Livingston) 2000

Angela Bausch, Christine Bausch, Teri Winfrey, Stephanie Hannon, Jody Ferguson

Erin Chappell, Kelly Beffert

40 Dawson Co. (Glendive) 1983

Katie Malee, Tana Maher, Sara Nelson, Colleen Mertes, Teri Carney

Tana Theroux, Liz Popp


Annal Arrasmith, Eliza Hancock, Hanna Gertiser, Mollie Morrow, Serena Morrow

Hanna Barney, Sara Meyer, Nicole Hardy, Amanda Hoover

35 Polson 2012

Mollybeth Hendrix, Kenzie Clay, Whitney Zimmerman, Jordan Quin, Karly Rochin

Audra Engebretson, Karmen Borchers, Kylee Wegner


Shelly Ouelette, Emilee Getts, Olivia Hintz, Taylor Totland, Sophie Badten, Chelsea Woods

Mariel Kelley, Lindsay Lane, Lindzi Printz


Sara Nelson, Katie Malee, Terri Camet, Colleen mertes, Tonja Arpin, Tammy Maher


Teri Winfrey, Stephanie Hannon, Jody Ferguson, Christine Bausch, Erin Chappell

Ashley Briggs, Trish Nelson


Morgan Opp, Ashlee Burman, Katie Turner, Stefanie Huschka, Carly Selvig, Blaire Milne

30 Billings Central 2015

Megan Pritchard, Sarina Aamold, Meg Fitzgerald, Molly PutnamBarclay Fagg, Erin O'Leary

30 Whitefish 2016

Katie Fyall, Anna Peterson, Hannah Madsen, Heather Luedke, Lili Szundy

Class B-C

Started in 1990

56 Chinook 2016

Lauren Harshman, Cortney Gunderson, Hattie Niederegger, Sierra Swank

Brooke Nicholson, Megan Pruthis, Nicole McCracken, Jamie Roth

52 Conrad 2000

Amy Pearson, Tia Jensen, Jessica Gollenhon, Liz McKeone, Jessie Garnett, Jacquie Bruce

Vanessa Lindberg, Jenny O'Brien

52 Chinook 2015

Brooke Nicholson, Hattie Niederegger, Stella Rigg, Lauren Harshman, Cortney Gunderson, Mariah Swank

49 Fairfield 2013

Jill Barta, Kaylee Baeth, Jordyn Johnson, Emily Barrett, Linnea Zier

Maggie Leigland, Allie Paddock, Sierra Hoyt

48 Bigfork 1991

Betsy Blair, Debbie Gapay, Shelly Haugo, Jill Nichel, Michelle Gandiere, Sarah Syverson

47 Superior 2000

Keeley Alexander, Arial Duncan, Alicia Hazlett, Lindsey Henderson, Kara Savalstad, Jelina Godin

46 Bigfork 1993

Jill Nichel, Katie Anderson, Shelly Haugo, Sara Hullett, Wendy Best, Schyler Baird

45 Cut Bank 2011

Morgan McDivitt, Brianna Bauer, Jillian Alterburg, Taylor Harvie, Kayla Kraft, Paige Larson

44 Broadwater Co. (Townsend) 2007

Hannah Moudree, Becky Moudree, Kendra Thompson, Julie Flynn, Lindsey Little

41 Bigfork 1991

Jill Nichel, Shelly Haugo, Sara Hullett, Wendy Best, Schyler Baird, Katie Anderson

41 Jefferson Co. (Boulder) 2001

Virginia Johnson, Maggie Keating, Kayla Kemmer, Kyla Cooper, Emily Elison, Erica Miller

"SINGLES" STATE CHAMPIONS


Jodi Robinson Hamilton 1987-1990

Rochelle Auer Billings West 1993-1996

Ristine Olsen Missoula Sentinel 2000-2003

Missy Harris Billings Senior 2005-2008


Rayne Lamey Billings Senior 1979-1981

Angela Keough Missoula Loyola 1080-1982



Michelle Cutler Bozeman 1985-1987

Hallie Bornstein Missoula Hellgate 1989-1991

Alysa Brown Fairfield 2003-2005

Dani Paulson Whitefish 2003-2005

Morgan Opp Dawson Co. (Glendive) 2010, 2012-2013


Dona Skates Billings Senior 1946-1947

Joanne Kerlee Butte High 1948-1949

Judy Flightner Missoula County 1955-1956

Shirley Rafferty Missoula County 1963-1964

Lorraine Yapuncich Billings Senior 1969, 1971

Kris Albrecht Great Falls High 1974-1975

Bridgid Malee Dawson Co. (Glendive) 1978-1979

Linda Maneely Great Falls High 1982-1983

Michelle Cutler Bozeman 1985-1986

Tana Atwood Hardin 1991-1992

Jill Nichel Big Fork 1992-1993

Kelly Fallows Hamilton 1993-1994

Kellie Schenk Fairfield 1995-1996

Lindsay Torgerson Missoula Hellgate 1998-1999

Crystal Richter Hamilton 1999, 2002

Keeley Alexander Superior 1999-2000

Darby Brady Fairfield 2008-2009

Ellie Crum Great Falls High 2009-2010

Morgan McDivitt Cut Bank 2010-2011

Mariah Swank Chinook 2014-2015

"DOUBLES" STATE CHAMPIONS



Carol Ferguson Billings West 1980-1982

Gwen Watson Missoula Hellgate 1985-1987

Erin Parks Missoula Hellgate 1985-1987

Sara Roberts Billings West 1990-1991, 1993

Shelly Haugo Big Fork 1991-1993

Arial Duncan Superior 1998-2000

Alicia Hazlett Superior 1998-2000

Hanah McCarthy Bozeman 2003-2005

Mackenzie Wallace Bozeman 2003-2005


Dona Skates Billings Senior 1946-1947

Beverly Madson Billings Senior 1946-1947

Shirley Thomas Missoula County 1951-1952

Roxie Parrior Missoula County 1951-1952

Helen Williamson Victor 1953-1954

Colleen Akeny Victor 1953-1954

Gloria Foltz Hamilton 1955-1956

Judy McKillop Hamilton 1955-1956

Mary Lou Hartsell Missoula County 1959-1960

Shirley Rafferty Missoula County 1961-1962

Anita O'Connor Great Falls Central 1964-1965

Marge Heffern Great Falls Central 1964-1965

Joanna Rogers Bozeman 1977-1978

Penny Narum Billings West 1980-1981

Ann McGovern Dawso Co. (Glendive) 1981-1982

Kim Pett Billings West 1983-1984

Dawn Lee Custer Co. (Miles City) 1983-1984

Kris Lang Custer Co. (Miles City) 1983-1984



Tara Lamberson Big Fork 1987-1988

Melanie Nichols Billings West 1990-1991

Sara Roberts Billings West 1990-1991

Sara Hullett Big Fork 1992-1993

Kamee Kunick Dawdon Co. (Glendive) 1992-1993

Tami Lindgren Dawdon Co. (Glendive) 1992-1993

Stacy Hullett Big Fork 1995-1996

Rhonda Hullett Big Fork 1995-1996

Staci Rust Bozeman 1998-1999

Christine Bausch Park Co. (Livingston) 1999-2000

Jenny O'Brien Conrad 2001-2002

Vanessa Lindberg Conrad 2001-2002

Michele Bailey Flathead (Kalispell) 2001-2002

Lizzie Iverson Flathead (Kalispell) 2001-2002

Teri Winfrey Park Co. (Livingston) 2001-2002

Stephanie Hannon Park Co. (Livingston) 2001-2002

Stephanie Langford Jefferson Co. (Boulder) 2003-2004

Trisha Nelson Fergus Co. (Lewistown) 2003, 2005

Alex Ricketts Park Co. (Livingston) 2010-2011

Cami Mathison Glacier (Kalispell) 2010-2011

Veronica Walton Glacier (Kalispell) 2010-2011

Kayla. Kraft Cut Bank 2012-1013

Jillian Altenburg Cut Bank 2012-2013

Sophie Allen Bozeman 2013-2014

TOTAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS4 Dona Skates - Billings Senior 2 Singles, 2 Doubles 1946-1947

4 Gwen Watson - Missoula Hellgate 1 Single, 3 Doubles 1985-1988

4 Jodi Robertson - Hamilton 4 Singles 1987-1990

4 Rochelle Aller - Billings West 4 Singles 1993-1996

4 Ristine Olsen - Missoula Sentinel 4 Singles 2000-2003

4 Missy Harris - Billings Senior 4 Singles 2005-2008

3 Rayne Lamey - Billings Senior 3 Singles 1979-1981

3 Angela Keough - Missoula Loyola 3 Singles 1080-1982

3 Carol Ferguson - Billings West 3 Doubles 1980-1982

3 Michelle Cutler - Bozeman 3 Singles 1985-1987

3 Erin Parks - Missoula Hellgate 3 Doubles 1985-1987

3 Nocole Tavenner - Bigfork 3 Doubles 1988-1990

3 Sara Roberts - Billings West 3 Doubles 1990, 1991, 1993

3 Jill Nickel - Bigfork 2 Singles, 1 Double 1990, 1992-1993

3 Shelly Haugo - Bigfork 3 Doubles 1991-1993

3 Arial Duncan - Superior 3 Doubles 1998-2000

3 Alicia Hazlett - Superior 3 Doubles 1998-2000

3 Alysa Brown - Fairfield 3 Singles 2003-2005

3 Dani Paulson - Whitefish 3 Singles 2003-2005

3 Hanah McCarthy - Bozeman 3 Doubles 2003-2005

3 Mackenzie Wallace - Bozeman 3 Doubles 2003-2005

3 Morgan Opp - Dawson Co. (Glendive) 3 Singles 2010, 2012-2013

COACHING - MOST STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

All-Time

14 Mike Anderson Bozeman 1976-77, 85-86, 89, 98-99, 01, 03-05, 08, 12-13


12 Rich Lindgren Dawson Co. (Glendive) 1978, 80-84, 92-94, 96, 2010, 17

10 Steve Handley Billings West 1982-84, 87-88, 93-96, 02

6 Chris Bausch Park Co. (Livingston) 1999-01, 03, 07, 11

5 Fred Klinger Great Falls High 1972-75, 78

4 Larry Morse Billing Senior 1971, 79-81

4 Dave Hohenthal Jefferson Co. (Boulder) 2001-2004

4 Thom MacLean Chinook 2010, 14-16

3 Susie Alley Missoula Hellgate 1990-1992



3 John O'Dell Broadwater Co. (Townsend) 2007-2009

3 Cheryl Litle Bozeman 2014-2016

Consecutive



4 Fred Klinger Great Falls High 1972-1975

4 Steve Handley Billings West 1993-1996

4 Dave Hohenthal Jefferson Co. (Boulder) 2001-2004

3 Larry Morse Billing Senior 1979-1981

3 Steve Handley Billings West 1982-1984

3 Susie Alley Missoula Hellgate 1990-1992


3 Chris Bausch Park Co. (Livingston) 1999-2001


3 John O'Dell Broadwater Co. (Townsend) 2007-2009

3 Thom MacLean Chinook 2014-2016

3 Cheryl Litle Bozeman 2014-2016


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