Hambrick Middle Hawks Triumph at AISD Tennis Tournament

Hambrick Middle School ‘s tennis team.

Tennis players from across the district converged on the Davis High School courts to show off their skills at the Aldine ISD Tennis Tournament held April 12. The Hambrick Hawks did not disappoint fans. The boys’ and girls’ teams shined at the tournament.

The Lady Hawks succeeded in winning the championship at the tournament. The girls’ team did well in their divisions. Vanessa Espitia won first place in singles play. The Lady Hawks also did well in doubles play. The teams comprised by Nellys Montaño and Zabdi Hernández, Jacqueline García and Adriana Salazar along with Jennifer Torres and Joana Arroyo all took first medals.

The boys’ team played hard as well. The doubles team comprised of Rey Ontiveros and José Rosette earned a first place medal.

Coach Welday-Zimney is proud of his team.

“They showed a great amount of effort and determination at the AISD tournament,” said Welday-Zimney. “I am not only proud of their performance at the district meet but also for their work throughout the entire season.”

The girls’ team is comprised of (front row, l-r) Adriana Salazar, Vanessa Espitia, Jacqueline García and Joana Arroyo. Also on the team are (back row, l-r) Ruth de León, Zabdi Hernández, María Delgado, Coach Welday-Zimney, Nellys Montaño and Jennifer Torres.

The boys’ team is comprised of (front row, l-r) Michael Luna, Jacob Soliz, Neython Calix, Anthony Peña and Rey Ontiveros. Also on the team are (back row, l-r) Francisco Ibarra, Jorge Rendón, Diego Cardenas, Coach Welday-Zimney, Miguel Vallejo and José Rosette.