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THE ATHLETE NEXT DOOR co-ed division, though male and female players are able to play as teams in the doubles division already. The competitors typically know one another. “There’s going to be tough competition at the worlds this year,” Mathis says. “I know most of them and how they play. You’re going to want to do a good defense.” ACO “pro” players finish in the top 80 during the regular season. “If you go to the worlds and you finish in the top 96 out of 128, you’re considered a pro for the next two seasons. And that’s that me and Terry are right now,” Shepherd says. They play as often as they can in local competitions for practice. “I never question (Mathis’) throws and I listen to him 99 percent of the time,” Shepherd says. CHRONIC PAIN RELIEF ...THE RIGHT WAY! MICHAEL CASSARO M.D. EFFECTIVELY TREATS ALL CHRONIC PAIN CONDITIONS • HEADACHES • PELVIC PAIN • BACK PAIN • FIBROMYALGIA • AND MORE No Extensive Wait Times | No Pain Medication Prescribed | No Referral Needed CALL US TODAY AT 812-207-2092 MOST INSURANCE FILED AND ACCEPTED. WE WELCOME NEW PATIENTS 12 EXTOL SPORTS / JULY 2017 200 Missouri Avenue Ste B Jeffersonville, IN.