\ .. I .. \ • L I Double Trouble. Brad Altman , a senior from Searcy, positions himself at the net while Britt Thomas serves the ball to their opponents . As a result of their talent , work, and dedication , Altman and Thomas swept the district and placed at the state meet. - photo by ]on Dugger. ~oyd's Tennis Team. Front row: Thomas , Barden , Mackey, Altman; back row : Rhodes_ coach, or er, Boyd, Bouchareb , Olree , O 'Neil. -photo by ]on Dugger. Netters prove to be invincible mhe Harding Academy Wildcat tennis team, fresh off a Class AA Championship in 1984, came out in force for the 1985 season. Not losing any matches during the 1984 season and losing only two seniors, the Cats were looking forward to a good season on the courts. And their foresight proved to be correct as they rolled through a season without a loss and qualified five players for the state tournament. They were Jay Boyd in singles, Britt Thomas-Brad Altman and Lee MackeyKeith Olree in doubles. Kelly Barden was kept out due to an injury. The Cats made a good strong showing, and, returning all six of their top players, look forward with even greater anticipation to the 1986 season. 11tt Slammin'! Kelly Barden prepares his backhand to return a serve during tennis practice . "Perfect practice makes perfect" proved to be a prophetic statment for Barden ; his consistent excellent play enabled him to qualify for state competition although an injury prohibited his particiaption. - photo by ]on Dugger. Boy 's Tennis 321 II I
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