Macungie, PA – Get ready for an exciting preseason rivalry as Parkland High School and Emmaus High School face off in the Battle at the Brook, a bragging rights tennis match that will showcase some of the top high school tennis players in the area.

Parkland Head Coach: Lee Rosato is bringing top players, including Manav Patel, Derek Yao, Jack Chu, Noah Elijovich, Eric Zager, Jacky Zhang, Matt Barbieri, Aron Rabin, Mathew Huang, and Truman Rauscher.

Emmaus Head Coach: Bob Dragotta will be bringing his top players, including Chris and Nick Stone, Caleb Brasher, Ayden Kegley, Ben Brooks, Cole Stuchko, Sai Uppiretia, and Aarya Sevak to the courts for a thrilling competition showcasing skill, determination, and sportsmanship.

The match will take place on Saturday, February 23, 2025 at the new Indoor Racquets Academy at Brookside Country Club, located at 901 Willow Lane, Macungie, PA. This 15,000 square foot premier venue provides the perfect stage for an intense matchup between two of the region’s best high school tennis programs. The racquets facility is part of the $7.3 Million Dollar investment Brookside is making to enhance the Lehigh Valley with a family focused Country Club experience.

Joe Rosa and Brian Bleam RSPA/PTR Professionals, manage the Brookside Racquets Academy at Brookside Country Club. Information on our Academy and Membership is available at www.brooksidecountryclub.org.

Admission is free, and fans are encouraged to come and cheer on their favorite players as they battle for bragging rights in this inaugural event. Don’t miss the chance to witness history in the making as the “Battle at the Brook” kicks off what promises to be an exciting tradition for years to come. Doors open at 12:00 Noon. The competition begins at 1:00.

Information provided to TVL by:
Kristofer Fair