McFarlane Destroys Paredes For #2 Seed

The last two times Corey McFarlane has stepped onto center court in a GSC Tennis Tournament match he has lost badly--in the 2010 finals to five-time defending champion Max Estenger and to Paredes in last year's first round.  But 2012 may signal the emergence of a new Corey McFarlane who also serves as the Lady Wolves Head Tennis coach. McFarlane thoroughly thrashed three-time GSC finalist Segundo Paredes 6-1, 6-2.  Paredes was back on his heels the entire time and was humiliated by a hungry McFarlane keen on exacting revenge for last year's loss.  The combination of McFarlane's superior athleticism and superior tennis skills overwhelmed the older, slower Paredes.


McFarlane's new association with Wilson has helped him become a solid volleyer as his Six One 90 BLX model did not let him down at the net  as he easily swatted away many of Paredes' feeble passing attempts.  Paredes looked like he was mounting a rally in the second set when he closed the gap to 2-3 but then proceeded to lose the next three games and the match.   McFarlane also showed much more emotion during this match than he usually does exhorting himself to keep focused.

Even a pro-Paredes contingent gathered along the GSC athletic field fence awaiting a Chavez Family Soccer clinic did not faze McFarlane. They began chanting, "cocinalo, cocinalo" (cook him, cook him in Spanish) but were unable to inspire Paredes. McFarlane made it clear to everyone in the tournament including Estenger that he is in it to win it in 2012. 
  
The McFarlane victory helps set the seedings for this year's GSC tournament.  Estenger is the no. 1 seed, followed by McFarlane at no. 2, Aponte at no. 3 and Paredes at no. 4.  Aponte is the big pre-tournament surprise.  Last week he defeated Paredes, and today he came from behind to defeat Vincent Terry 6-7, 6-3, 6-4 in a tough three-setter.  Aponte has raised his fitness and tennis level to new heights and he could be a factor in this year's tournament. 

In other tournament  news, John Zarcone announced that he will be participating in his 6th consecutive GSC Tournament  and newcomer Luis "Angel" Aguirre will be playing in his first tournament--though one observer said he will be playing his first tennis match ever.   The field of players is now at 14 although Monday may see more new registrants ahead of this Tuesday's Tournament draw.  The tournament begins Tuesday, May 29.