BR/PJ - JR/JT Challenge match.

PointeWest WDSM, 05-31-05. A rain dampened court made lines calling easy, as water-logged balls spun dry by topspin, ushered-in new ladder leaders.

DR rushed to hospital! 05-31-05.

Details are still unknown, but Master-Journeyman DR is in the thoughts, and prayers of Tower personnel, as this unpleasant news darkens our day. Hang in there buddy, we have many matches to win together...SV

DR/SV - JR/JT Challenge match.

PointeWest WDSM, 05-23-05. In the first doubles match of the season, DR/SV successfully defend their ladder position from a challenge by JR/JT. Down early in the first, DR/SV overcome a 4-1 deficit to win the first set 6-4. JT took issue with SV's overhead slam - which was unfortunately aimed at JT's head... With a one set advantage, DR/SV had an easier time in the second winning 6-3. TJ and DH attended the match each taking photos. More photos by DH.

BY - JJ Challenge match.

Lions Park Urbandale, 05-23-05. JJ successfully defends the top position again against BY's onslaught. In a very even match lasting three hours, JJ and BY split sets initially. Down 4-2 in the third, JJ battles back to take the third 7-5. The score says it all (6-4, 4-6, 7-5)! These two opponents are very evenly matched, but JJ seems to have a slight edge - winning his last three encounters with BY. File Photo

Plot to disrupt Maverick's concentration exposed!!!

05/22/05 PointeWest. Constantly seeking new strategies to get an edge on reigning TowerTennis Champion JT. SV arranges to drop a few obstacles in his way.

LD's strategy for climbing the tennis ladder exposed!

Control Tower 05-21-05. Rumors were floating around the facility today, that DNR was planning to challenge LD for a challenge match. LD hearing this unsettling news, quickly made an official challenge to KN. When asked why he had circumvented DNR's challenge, LD replied"DNR kicked the crap out of me last year, I am not ready for that kind of whoopin yet. I'm trying to climb the ladder with as little resistance as possible. I call it strategy." LD was reminded that this kind of strategy can only last so long. Eventually he will have to face up and play the top dogs!

KL/KI Challenge match.

Harmon Park 05-20-05. This was a match of first. KI plays in his first Challenge-Match, while KL gets his first victory in ladder competition. KI reports: "Yes, KL wins one! though I cannot confirm or deny the rumor that I was bought-off to take a fall—if you were there to see it, you’d know I was beaten fair and square...

SV/KN Challenge match.

Crossroads Park WDSM 05-19-05. SV defeats KN 6-1, 6-2.

LD/BX Challenge match.

Harmon Park 05-18-05. LD advances - capturing BX's ladder position. LD defeats BX 6-0, 6-1.

SV acquires a Triple Threat.

Scheels All Sports, Jordan Creek Mall 05-12-05. Especially pleased with the performance of the Prince Triple-Threat racket during his match with DNR. SV acquires a new Triple-threat; strung at 67 lbs with the finest synthetic gut $16.00 bucks can buy.

SV/DNR Challenge match.

Harmon Park 05-10-05. Playing each other for the first time since the 2004 TowerTennis Tournament Semi-finals. SV & DNR face off in conditions quite different then the cold of last fall; and with different weather came a different result.

NU/KL Challenge match.

Harmon Park 05-10-05. Controversy erupted early when KL called his own serve out, after NU played the point. The code of tennis was recited, and the players moved on. Down 25lbs. NU moved about the court with ease, while KL's shots sought every angle to win. Although I could only witness half of the first set - many points required long hard fought rallies to complete. A tie-breaker was required to complete the second set, but NU shuts KL out during the tie-break game. NU captures KL's ladder position 6-4, 7-6 (7-0).

JJ/BY Challenge match.

Lions Park, Urbandale; 05-09-05. BY double faults sixteen times, and commits numerous unforced errors to lose his second straight match to JJ: 6-4, 5-7, 6-3. JJ became uncomfortable losing the second set to an old fat man; so he retrieved his spectacles from his vehicle, before playing the third set.

JT/BX Challenge match.

Harmon Park 05-04-05. BX comes out of tennis retirement, picking up a racket for the first time in 30 years... only to suffer defeat at the hands of JT, who won the match with a highlight, service ace! BX shed some rust and managed to have a couple good rallies with the champ and they both had fun. JT salutes BX for not letting the mismatch intimidate him. As expected, Roger was a good sport and had a lot of fun. More Photos

SV/LD Challenge match.

PointeWest Apartments 05-03-05. New courts provided a new environment for play today. LD came into the match bursting with confidence. But, soon that confidence was diminished by SV's constant drive to win. LD found his top spin forehand stroke late in the second set, but it was too late. SV's serve had trouble throughout the match, but that was a non-issue due to LD's constant unforced error's. SV captures LD's ladder position in straight sets (6-3, 7-5). Photo by JT.

JJ/BY Challenge match.

Lions Park 05-02-05. JJ & BY battle unseasonable cold, as they fight for the top of the ladder. In a three setter; with extremes on both sides, BY falls to JJ (7-5, 0-6, 6-2). JJ captures the top of the ladder, and now waits for challenges to come to him.