Wednesday Doubles
Manheim Tennis Club
2025 Historians’ Report
Earle Cornelius & Vicki Miller
USTA Teams – We had 1 ladies team (3.5, 40+), managed by Nancy Hanula. 9 of the 17 ladies were members of the Manheim Tennis Club. There were many Manheim players on various USTA teams.
We had 1 men’s team (7.0, 65+), managed by Steve Berkley. They went to sectionals at the DuPont Country Club and came in 2nd place. Members were: Steve Berkley, Charlie Smuck, Delbert Hiestand, Dennis Maust, Dick Fleming, Eric Glatsky, JD Young, Richard Brown, Robert Woods, Steven Leibig, Todd Snyder, and Bill Loercher. Special members were: Anthony LaVigne, David Schlosser, Kevin Quigley, and Melvin Nelson.
Central Penn – Manheim was not one of the top four teams in the final standings, therefore the team did not make the playoffs. Steve Berkley was the captain.The league has been in existence since the 1990s. It was founded by Don Royer, Alan Koth, Ken Birkett and Steve Berkley.
Creek Cup – There were no matches in 2025.
Walker Cup – The Walker Cup was played at Racquet Club West and the following played for Central Penn: Eric Glatsky, Bill Loercher, Charlie Smuck, and Bob Woods. This competition’s interdistrict participants are in the 60’s, 75’s, 70’s, and 75’s age groups. Central Penn finished second behind Eastern, but ahead of Delaware, New Jersey and Philadelphia. Central Penn captains were Steve Berkley and Gus Pilarte. The name “Royer” was added on the trophy in honor of Don Royer who ran the competition for nearly 20 years.
Golf Tournament – The tournament was cancelled due to lack of players.
F&M Tennis Club vs. Manheim Tennis Club – Two scrimmages were played (4/13 and 10/5). A few Manheim members participated.
Manheim Tennis Club Hall of Fame – Steve Berkley
Wednesday Doubles League – Denny Keller scheduled the matches. There were 135 matches, 285 sets and 2,200 games played. There were 36 third set tie breakers, 10 tie breakers for set, and 29 7-5 sets. There were 54 players (subs included) and 222 # different teams; 0.3 or higher = 35 matches # matches underdog won 7 (20%); 0.4 or higher = 24 matches # matches underdog won 2 (.08%). The following individuals played with different players: Jim Rhoads – 20; Steve dePerrot and Vicki Miller – 16; Dennis Maust – 15; Dick Fleming and Mike Hermann – 14. The following individuals played against different players: Jim Rhoads – 24; Jerre Pietsch – 20; Dennis Maust, Mike Hermann, Steve dePerrot and Vicki Miller – 18. The top 5 Won Lost are as follows: Raj Ghimire 5 0 100.0%; Bob Woods 4 1 80.0%; Charlie Smuck 6 2 75.0%; Amanda Christman 3 1 75.0%; Earle Cornelius 6 3 66.7%; Ella Stauffer 2 1 66.7%; Scott Simmons 2 1 66.7%; Sydney Peters 4 2 66.7%; and Tara Wolfe 2 1 66.7%.
Thursday Evening League – Nancy Hanula scheduled the matches. It worked out well for some of our newest members, affording them playtime each week.
Manheim Tennis Club Tournaments (Club Champions) – Men’s Singles – Eric Glatsky defeated Rob Evans (6-4, 6-4); Men’s 65+ Singles – Don Musser defeated Dennis Maust (6-0, 6-0); Men’s Doubles – Dick dePerrot & Steve dePerrot defeated George Kurien & Jim Rhoads (6-7, 7-6, 6-4); Mixed Doubles – Madhavi Reddy & Todd Knorr defeated Cathy Tobin & Brian Crouse (6-0, 6-4);Women’s Doubles (round robin) – Amanda Christman & Vicki Miller (51.43% vs 51.35% and 47.37%); and Juniors (4 teams) – Kayla Minnich & Asher Boer defeated Sydney Peters & Owen Patten (6-1, 6-4).
Manheim Tennis Club 2025 Members & Officers – There were 96 members, including 57 regular, 3 new, 18 juniors, 10 part-year, 5 husband and wife, and 3 life members. Officers were: Jerry Stehman – President; Nancy Hanula – Vice President; Denny Keller – Secretary/Treasurer and Grounds Manager; and Earle Cornelius & Vicki Miller – Historians.
Miscellaneous – A new storage unit was added to the side of the Club House. A plaque in memory of Don Royer will be placed at the new addition.
The following Manheim members were high school coaches during the 2025 season: Dennis Maust – Lancaster Mennonite; Todd Snyder – Cocalico; Brian Peters – Manheim Central; Joe Donnell – Hempfield; and Steve Berkley and Denny Keller – Linden Hall.
