Columbia Standard

Lexington tennis player Bennett Jeffcoat won 90 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association by January.

They started January ranked 907th.

Their 90 points playing doubles equal 15 percent of their total score, added to 100 percent of their singles points.

Players earn points per round in tournaments, winning higher points the further into a tournament they advance.

Jarett Cascino of New York Tennis Magazine says tennis is one of the most competitive youth sports.

“There is always someone better than you on any given day, even if you are the number one player in the world!” he said.

Standings are released weekly.

Name	Doubles Points	Total Points
Braydon Jeffcoat	255	553
Bennett Jeffcoat	90	236
Bennett Jeffcoat	90	236
Ethan Holt	60	57
Ethan Holt	60	57
Sam Merrell	40	6
Jacob Van Hamme	10	52
Jake Moore	10	2
Jacob Van Hamme	10	52
George Nesmith	8	17
George Nesmith	8	17