Joanna Thomas is the top ranked girl in the category at 5,487th with zero points in the week ending Sept. 24. They have 70 total points.
They were ranked 5,475th the week before.
Midland is home to 51 junior tennis players currently ranked by the USTA.
Players earn points by winning matches in tournaments, with bonus points awarded based on the standing of their opponent.
Jarett Cascino of New York Tennis Magazine says tennis is one of the most competitive youth sports. “There is always someone better than you on any given day, even if you are the number one player in the world!” he said.
Midland junior players in Girls’ 16 category in week ending Sept. 24:
| Name | Total Points | Bonus Points |
|---|---|---|
| Joanna Thomas | 70 | 0 |
| Samantha Munt | 65 | 0 |
| Bailey Placke | 63 | 0 |
| Harper Colwell | 21 | 0 |
| Kate Hendricks | 17 | 0 |
| Natalie Callen | 15 | 0 |