PETOSKEY — If there’s anyone around the area that’s been a model of consistency over the last decade, or more, it’s the Petoskey boys tennis program.
The Northmen advanced to their 15th consecutive state championship tournament as a team this season and it’s not hard to see why.
Petoskey again brought a talented lineup to the court and a pair recently picked up all-state honors from the Michigan High School Tennis Coaches Association.
Elijah Rindfusz of No. 1 singles and Luke Washington of No. 2 singles each earned first team all-state from the MHSTeCA.
Rindfusz closed out the season with a 22-12 record, along with a Big North Conference championship and a regional runner-up finish.
He also pulled in a victory within the No. 1 singles state finals bracket and was also voted the team’s most valuable player after the season.
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For Washington, the season closed up with a 17-7 record, along with a regional title at No. 2 singles and BNC title as well.
Rated as the No. 6 seed in the state finals of his bracket, Washington earned a victory out of his bye. Washington also received the coaches award from the team.
Both will return to the lineup next season for the Northmen after their junior season in 2023.
Also within the Petoskey lineup, senior Max Faulkner of No. 1 doubles closed out his career with 62 match wins and two regional championships over the course of 116 matches played. He was handed out the 4-year varsity award by the team.
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Petoskey’s Collin Brantly of No. 3 singles also closed the season with the most wins on the team with a 30-5 record and regional title, followed then by No. 4 singles standout Brian Tang with a 29-5 record and regional championship.
Within Petoskey’s lineup, only Faulkner will graduate after the Northmen tied for ninth in Division 3 at the state championships.
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