Italy’s Tennis team practices against the St. Joseph of Waxahachie squad

Image: Hitting her groove, Reagan Adams, surprised everyone with her natural tennis skills during a practice session between Italy Tennis and St. Joseph of Waxahachie.

Hitting her groove, Reagan Adams, surprised everyone with her natural tennis skills during a practice session between Italy Tennis and St. Joseph of Waxahachie. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Zain Byers serves up a winner in a doubles match with teammate Bailey Walton.

Italy’s Zain Byers serves up a winner in a doubles match with teammate Bailey Walton. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Walton claims the secret to his success is the pink duck tape adorning the handle of the racket he borrowed from teammate Zain Byers.

Bailey Walton claims the secret to his success is the pink duck tape adorning the handle of the racket he borrowed from teammate Zain Byers. (Barry Byers)

Image: With a steadfast stance, Zain Byers is ready for the upcoming serve.

With a steadfast stance, Zain Byers is ready for the upcoming serve. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Walton works on his overhead serve.

Bailey Walton works on his overhead serve. (Barry Byers)

Image: Doubles partners, Kelton Bales and Kyle Fortenberry, combine their different tennis styles for a balanced attack.

Doubles partners, Kelton Bales and Kyle Fortenberry, combine their different tennis styles for a balanced attack. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Tennis teammates, Reagan Adams, Kevin Roldan and Kaytlyn Bales, are enjoying the games.

Italy Tennis teammates, Reagan Adams, Kevin Roldan and Kaytlyn Bales, are enjoying the games. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chace McGinnis serves during a men’s singles match.

Chace McGinnis serves during a men’s singles match. (Barry Byers)

Image: Reagan Adams delivers an effective backhand shot to her opponent.

Reagan Adams delivers an effective backhand shot to her opponent. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Tennis coach, Aidan Callahan, observes the action on the court from the bleachers.

Italy Tennis coach, Aidan Callahan, observes the action on the court from the bleachers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Reagan Adams continues her incredible performance.

Reagan Adams continues her incredible performance. (Barry Byers)

Image: Still volleying, Reagan Adams, keeps the match moving. She promises the light pole was already leaning before she stepped on the court.

Still volleying, Reagan Adams, keeps the match moving. She promises the light pole was already leaning before she stepped on the court. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Kevin Roldan launches an offensive attack serving up the slice shot of the day.

Italy’s Kevin Roldan launches an offensive attack serving up the slice shot of the day. (Barry Byers)

Image: On the move, Kevin Roldan relies on his Nike shoes to get this point.

On the move, Kevin Roldan relies on his Nike shoes to get this point. (Barry Byers)

Image: One of Italy’s top weapons, Kevin Roldan, thrives on serving aces.

One of Italy’s top weapons, Kevin Roldan, thrives on serving aces. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zain Byers works on his game during a singles matchup, staying wide to keep most of the returns to his forehand side.

Zain Byers works on his game during a singles matchup, staying wide to keep most of the returns to his forehand side. (Barry Byers)

Image: Taking time to smile at the camera while awaiting the serve is Kaytlyn Bales.

Taking time to smile at the camera while awaiting the serve is Kaytlyn Bales. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Senior, Kaytlyn Bales, displays her winning form.

Italy Senior, Kaytlyn Bales, displays her winning form. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kaytlyn Bales prepares to serve during her singles match.

Kaytlyn Bales prepares to serve during her singles match. (Barry Byers)

Image: With a confident forehand, Kaytlyn Bales attacks the ball.

With a confident forehand, Kaytlyn Bales attacks the ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyle Fortenberry gets some extra reps in during a singles match with teammate, Brandon Souder.

Kyle Fortenberry gets some extra reps in during a singles match with teammate, Brandon Souder. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy senior, Brandon Souder returns the ball to Kyle Fortenberry.

Italy senior, Brandon Souder returns the ball to Kyle Fortenberry. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyle Fortenberry shows the determination in his eyes.

Kyle Fortenberry shows the determination in his eyes. (Barry Byers)

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