Unfortunately for the St. Louis U. High School racquetball team, their match last Friday, Dec. 11 against Parkway was canceled due to team Covid-19 results not back yet. Players had their bi-weekly Covid-19 testing this past Monday and the past two trials have been a little overwhelming because it has taken several days to receive results.

“Unfortunately, it was disappointing to postpone the match on Friday,” said head coach Steven Deves. “But we understood going into this the risks that were going to happen with testing this year, but despite a little bit of waiting, I’m glad we get to continue playing.”

Fortunately, the match was moved to this upcoming Friday evening. The team was able to get another practice in before facing the difficult Parkway West team. Not only does SLUH have a game this upcoming Friday, but this Wednesday, the Jr. Bills go head to head with Chaminade, always an elite challenger for the State Championship Tournament at the end of the year.

“It is clear that they are ready for this week,” said Deves.“It’s a chance to have their biggest challenge of the year and at the end of this week to really shine and show the depth of the players we have on this squad.”

“It is clear that they are ready for this week. It’s a chance to have their biggest challenge of the year and at the end of this week to really shine and show the depth of the players we have on this squad.”

Racquetball head coach Stephen Deves

Unfortunately, the news for racquetball this week isn’t all good. This past Monday, Dan Whitley, the President of USA Racquetball, announced that the 2021 National Tournament in St. Louis will not be happening this year. This is very sad news for the senior class, because they will not get to play in another National Tournament. The Jr. Bills can still look ahead to their Missouri State Tournament at the end of February.