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On March 12th, the Hoosac Varsity Tennis Team played two tournaments at the USTA (United States Tennis Association) National Campus in Orlando, Florida, which is considered the largest tennis training center in the world. The complex boasts 100 courts and sees competition from around the world routinely. It was Hoosac's first time visiting the campus and based on the outcome of a series of tournaments recently, it's clear it won't be the last.

In the Tsitsipas Draw, Manfredi Vergine '21 of Pordenone, Italy was crowned champion while Phakin Thongbooncharoen '22 of Bangkok, Thailand finished as the runner-up! Sofija Filipovic '22 of Belgrade Serbia also won two matches in her USTA debut. 

No achievement, however, was greater than what Manfredi Vergine '21 was able to accomplish later on in the Premier Tennis Tour Tournament. In a tournament composed of 72 tennis players, Manfredi knocked off opponent after opponent, finishing first overall, taking the gold and winning his second consecutive tournament!

In doing so, Manfredi's UTR ranking increased to 11.

Hoosac's head coach and former Brazilian Davis Cup Captain Ricardo Canto Pereira is thrilled with the incredible achievement, but now has his sights set on this Friday. "We’re looking forward to seeing what our team can do at the upcoming tournament on the 26th. Knowing this team's dedication and work ethic, I have no doubt they will be successful again."

Manfredi Vergine '21 of Hoosac School is now known to Division 1 college coaches nationwide.