High Country Times

Boone tennis player Philip Templeton is ranked 2,442nd in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

They had 174 total points, split between 174 single points and any double points. USTA rankings are determined by adding 100 percent of singles points and 15 percent of doubles points plus any bonus points earned.

They were ranked 2,394th the week before.

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	Total Points	Single Points	Doubles Points
Amos Templeton	250	250	N/A
Philip Templeton	174	174	N/A
Benjamin Stacy	32	32	N/A
Darcy Kwong	12	12	N/A