Drew Fay to conclude trailblazing Cair Paravel tennis career at state tournament
Drew Fay was one of the first tennis players in Cair Paravel history. He will end his career at the state tournament with hopes of a deep run this weekend.
TOPEKA — Drew Fay has been a trailblazer with Cair Paravel tennis. As a freshman, Fay was one of the first-ever players in school history. This weekend, Fay will conclude his career at the Class 3-1A State Championship.
“My first year, we started with four players,” Fay said. “When I first started, I couldn't imagine it would be possible for it to grow as a team. ” Topeka sports: Josiah Tibbs to compete in Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions Fay qualified for the state tournament as a freshman and sophomore, the first player in Cair Paravel history to do so.
This will be his fourth consecutive season at the final tournament. He won the regional championship on Friday, May 8, marking another return to state. “I feel a little more comfortable in singles and I think it’s a little more fun,” Fay said.
“When I show up those days at state, it's about playing at my highest level and not to have bad days. " Last year, Fay teamed up with Eric Buchenau on the doubles side of the competition. They finished as state runner-up and marked the best finish in school history.