Warriors and Warriorettes: The Moment is Here!

First and foremost, I want you to hear this: We are already incredibly proud of you. Tomorrow, when we host Signal Mountain High School at WCHS, it’s about more than just a match. It’s the culmination of every practice, every drill, and every ounce of effort you’ve put in since last October. This is the goal we’ve been chasing. We are rested, we are prepared, and we are ready to test our training.

Congratulations to both the boys and girls teams for reaching this stage. Let’s take care of business.

📋 Match Day Logistics

• Date: Thursday, April 30th

• Location: WCHS Courts

• Release from School: 1:45 PM

• Match Start Time: 3:00 PM

🚀 Your Mission Goals

To perform at your peak tomorrow, you need to win the "off-court" game tonight and throughout the day:

1. Prioritize Rest: Be in bed and lights out by 10:00 PM. Your body needs the recovery to stay sharp.

2. Hydrate Early: Don't wait until the match starts. Carry a water bottle with you all day tomorrow and keep sipping.

3. Fuel Your Body: Eat a solid breakfast and a sensible, balanced lunch.

4. Mindset of Gratitude: In your prayers and quiet moments, be grateful for this opportunity. Having both our teams in this position is a true blessing.

🎾 The Postseason Roster

These are the athletes locked-in and ready to bring their best to the courts:

The Warriors

• John Durfee

• Ethan Wiles

• Solomon Hawkins

• Ben Brogden

• Rhoane Whorton

• (Alternate: Jagger Osborne)

The Warriorettes

• Lorelei Bouldin

• Tegan Rittenberry

• Sadie Benningfield

• Olivia Flaminio

• Katelyn Howard

• (Alternate: Ainslee Goff)

💡 Wisdom from the Court

As you prepare mentally, consider these words from Ben Shelton, the #1 ranked player in the USA:

"I’m not complete yet, but I feel myself becoming more complete."

"I feel like I can return from anywhere and make it happen right now."

"That feeling of pressure you get on court at a Grand Slam—there’s no better feeling."

"If you want to be able to come through in the big moments, you have to be in the right place mentally."

Stay focused, stay together, and leave it all on the court. We love you all.

Let’s go Sparta!