During the first Berkeley Unified School Board meeting of the year, youth tennis players and their supporters voiced concerns over the lack of dedicated tennis courts for Berkeley High School. Students emphasized how tennis not only improved their skills but also fostered community among teammates. They expressed the need for a stable practice environment, especially as the current courts they use could soon be demolished. The board is expected to announce timeline updates on planned tennis facilities improvements by February, reflecting ongoing community advocacy.
Playing on the high school tennis team improved their skills but also allowed them to forge strong connections with teammates and coaches.
I look forward to practice, but I need practice, and this team needs a home, said Ezra Abarbanel, a junior at BHS who has played on the girls tennis team for three years.
The school has been without home tennis courts for 24 years, and some worry about what will happen to Berkeley High's tennis programs if the alternative courts they've been playing on go away.
BUSD Director Jennifer Shanoski said the facilities subcommittee met in late December to review bond projects and designate priorities...
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