There are four junior tennis players from Fairhope ranked in the Boys’ 16 category in the week ending Oct. 21 by the United States Tennis Association.
There were four junior tennis players who ranked in Boys’ 16 bracket the previous week.
Porter Hornigold is the top ranked boy in the category with 392 points.
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.
Rankings are released weekly.
Fairhope junior players in Boys’ 16 category
| Rank | Name | Bonus Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1,902 | Porter Hornigold | 0 |
| 7,307 | Josh Neslen | 0 |
| 7,368 | William Erickson Jr. | 0 |
| 8,883 | Jackson Roberds | 0 |
