Hilton Head Island team among first champions at USTA S.C. Combo Doubles State League Championships
Three USTA South Carolina tennis teams took home state league champion plaques Friday, including a team from Hilton Head Island.
Two other teams from the area finished as finalists on Friday, the second day of the USTA S.C. Combo Doubles State League Championships.
In the 55 and Over Men’s 8.5 division, Hilton Head Island 1, captained by David Dockum, won the championship over Hilton Head Island 2, captained by P.J. Scearce.
The other championship teams were from Myrtle Beach and Greenville.
Play continues Saturday morning all around Beaufort County, including at Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center, the championships’ official host site.
During the five-day combo championships, more than 2,300 USTA league players are competing for 28 state league championships in four different age groups – 18 and Over, 40 and Over, 55 and Over and 65 and Over.
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USTA S.C. Combo Doubles State League Championships
Thursday through Monday, Hilton Head Island
Friday’s Championships
(Team captain in parentheses)
Men’s 7.5 65 and Over
Champion: Grand Strand Tennis League (Ernie Walters)
Runner-up: Hilton Head Island (Brian Fatzinger)
Men’s 6.5 65 and Over
Champion: Upper Piedmont Tennis Association (Ronald Younts)
Runner-up: Lowcountry Tennis Association (Caton Easterling)
Men’s 8.5 55 and Over
Champion: Hilton Head Island 1 (David Dockum)
Runner-up: Hilton Head Island 2 (P.J. Scearce)
Facilities
Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center, Palmetto Dunes – Centre Court, Port Royal Racquet Club, Country Club of Hilton Head, South Beach Racquet Club, Sea Pines Country Club, Sea Pines Racquet Club, Wexford Plantation, Long Cove Club, Moss Creek.
Schedule
Saturday: Play concludes for remaining 65 and Over and 55 and Over divisions. Play begins for the 18 and Over men and women.
Sunday: Play concludes for 40 and Over divisions and some 18 and Over divisions.
Monday: Play concludes for remaining 18 and Over divisions.
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This story was originally published October 17, 2014 at 8:31 PM with the headline "Hilton Head Island team among first champions at USTA S.C. Combo Doubles State League Championships."