Brownsville St. Joseph's Fran Gamez brings home another state championship in tennis


by The Monitor

The Monitor— Brownsville St. Joseph senior Fran Gamez did it again. Gamez is the TAPPS 5A state boys singles champion for the third straight year after winning the tournament Wednesday in Waco. The senior tennis standout defeated Austin Regent’s Tucker Rannala to capture the state title. “It feels great, it is an amazing accomplishment,” Gamez said. “I […]

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