By Cooper Chadwick
Qualifying for state every year of their high school career, seniors Jackson Davis and Adam Everett are ready to win state this year after a rough end of their season last year.
Davis and Everett have been doubles partners since eighth grade and have built up a strong friendship.
“We have grown up together and known each other our entire lives. We played little league football together all the way through our senior year in high school,” Everett said. “We are close friends on and off the court. We complement each other well in doubles as Jackson’s biggest strengths are his power on his first serve and forehand, and my biggest strength is my net game.”
Last season Winfield’s stand out doubles teammates lost in the state title game after a grueling three hour long match.
“My biggest motivation this year is winning a state title as we were just a couple points away last year,” Everett said.
Davis and Everett are not just focused on personal achievements but are also focused on growing the game of tennis in Winfield,
“I want to make an impact on Winfield high school tennis. Winning state this year would bring attention to tennis in Winfield and would hopefully attract more people to join the community,” Davis said.
This duo’s love for the game is so strong that they have been helping head coach Janie Grow coach the youth tennis program at the Winfield Rec Center.
“They have determination, drive, and intensity with every match,” Grow said. “Whether facing a powerful opponent or fighting through exhaustion, they refuse to back down. Their passion fuels their game, pushing them to train harder, improve constantly, and embrace every challenge.”
