“I’m so happy for my daughter,’’ he said. “For us, it’s a Wynn-Wynn situation.’’
Bearup earns USTA lifetime honor
Jeff Bearup of Duxbury was announced as winner of the USTA New England’s lifetime achievement award at Saturday’s annual awards luncheon.
Founder of the New England Academy of Tennis and longtime chairman of USTA New England’s Junior Competition Committee, he will be presented the Gardner Ward Chase Memorial Award in June at the USTA Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.
The Kingsbury Club in Kingston was named best Junior Tournament site and the Community Tennis Association of the Year award went to Marshfield Tennis Club.
Bennett, Arens set indoor track records
Wheaton College senior Samantha Bennett and Bates College senior Elizabeth (Bud) Arens , both from Weymouth, set indoor women’s track records for their respective programs in the 800 meters at last weekend’s All-New England Championships. Bennett posted a 2:13.37 in the finals while Arens had a 2:12.37 clocking in the preliminary heat. Both earned all-regional honors.
Marvin Pave can be reached at marvin.pave@rcn.com.
