Huskies Raise Money Through Hit-a-ton

Sports

By Garrett Correy
Husky Herald Reporter

 The Port Huron Northern tennis teams hosted the fundraiser, the “Hit-a-thon,” on March 6th, 2015 at the Port Huron Tennis House. Northern students got the chance to play tennis for two hours between 7-9 PM with some of the best players in the state.

  The girls and boys tennis team gathered together to raise money. The money was raised for hotel fees, tournament fees, and court maintenance.

  Mr. LaBelle coaches the boys and girls teams.  “Each player's goal is to get five sponsors to come to the event, everyone had around 3 and surprisingly we had a huge outcome of over 100 people,” said Mr. LaBelle.

  It was a very successful night as the Hit-a-thon was a great fundraiser for the Port Huron Northern Tennis Teams.

  “The Hit-a-thon keeps getting bigger and bigger, this year we raised $2,500,” said girls tennis team member Tina Nandi (‘15).

  Everyone grabs a racket, plays games and compete for prizes. Kids really enjoy coming to this event.

  There was a part of the event just for kids. Young kids came out and played with some of the Northern tennis players .

  This event was a very fun way for many people who never played tennis to get the opportunity to pick up a racket and play. One fun competition was between members of Northern’s football team at the event.

  The football team was teamed up against each other to battle for a $10 McDonald’s gift card.

  “Its funny to see some other athletes try and pick up a racket and give it their best shot,” said girls tennis team member Sydney Westfall (‘15).

  In the end, football receiver Tanton Elliott (‘15) walked away victorious with a $10 gift card for McDonald’s.

  “It felt great to be the best tennis player on the football team,” Elliott said.

  “I like seeing all the non tennis players there such as the basketball and football team,” said Mr. LaBelle.

  Raising money and giving people an opportunity to pick up a racket and give tennis a chance proved popular with everyone.

  “We hope to see even more people next year,” said Nandi.