'Burg boys tennis continuing high level of play
For many years now, the athletic programs across the Wheelersburg Local School District have typically found themselves at or near the top of the heap. That’s no different with the Wheelersburg men’s tennis program in 2026. With a 16-3 overall record and a 9-3 mark in SOC competition, Jodi Ruby’s outfit has been highly competitive throughout the year both inside and outside of the SOC realm.
Ruby credits that to the work of each of her 11 kids — and the five senior leaders who are heading the group’s efforts in 2026, including upperclassmen in Isaac Mott, Brady Schomburg, Kody Evans, Alex Richey and Mason Billiter. “They have been an amazing group to coach this year,” Ruby said. “The seniors that I’ve had for four years have just shown tremendous growth.
Even the freshmen that are new are growing and improving with every match. They’re just a fun group of boys to coach. They just soak up everything that I and my assistant, Wes Bussey, tell them.
We can tell them to go out there and try just about anything, and they’ll do it. They’re just eager to grow, learn and be better than they were the match before. It’s been a lot of fun and an amazing season to watch so far.
” Evans, who has firmly entrenched himself as Wheelersburg’s No. 1 singles talent, leads the singles lineup. Fellow teammates in junior hand Luke Sarver and freshman Cash Watkins follow Evans up.
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