Midland junior tennis players ranked in Girls’ 16 bracket in week ending March 25.

There are 10 junior tennis players from Midland ranked in the Girls’ 16 category by the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

Joli Ardoin is the top ranked girl in the category at 3,718th with zero points in the week ending March 25. They have 139 total points.

They were ranked 3,701st the week before.

Midland is home to 52 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 March 25:
NameTotal PointsBonus Points
Joli Ardoin1390
Samantha Munt1200
Joanna Thomas700
Kate Hendricks530
Bailey Placke400
Elizabeth Nodolf320
Tu Denzhone Soaring Hawk240
Harper Colwell230
Natalie Callen150
Railey Vickery150