Relentless Warriors
Brookwood boys tennis captures state title
MACON — Day 2 of the GISA Class 3A state tennis playoffs provided more success for Brookwood, with the Warriors capturing the boys doubles state championship and doubles state runner-up, as well as the boys singles state runner-up.
After both going 2-0 yesterday, the teams of Thomas Harrison/ Bradley Merschman and Alden Harrison/Nic Kadel entered Tuesday knowing they were one match away from playing their teammates in a state championship.
That’s exactly what transpired.
After Thomas Harrison/Merschman took down a team from William & Reed Academy and Alden Harrison/Kadel defeated a team from Deerfield-Windsor in semifinal action, the stage was set for an all-Brookwood state championship match. The older Harrison and Merschman got the best of younger brother Alden and Kadel in the state final, giving the Warriors first and second place in the state for GISA Class 3A.
In singles play, sophomore Landon Carter defeated Alastair Campbell from Frederica Academy 6-3, 6-1 to advance to the state championship against UGA commit Britton Johnson of William & Reed. Warrior sophomore Andrew Cooper fell to Johnson in the opposite semifinal, narrowly missing on a creating a Brookwood versus Brookwood singles final as well. Johnson got the best of Carter in the singles final, giving Brookwood a singles runner-up finish.
In all, five Warriors were named to the GISA Class 3A All-State team:Thomas Harrison (senior), Landon Carter (sophomore), Bradley Merschman (freshman), Nic Kadel (freshman), and Alden Harrison (freshman).
Brookwood School
Located in Thomasville, GA, Brookwood School is a private school for grades JK-12. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.