Playing number two singles for the Konkrete Kids, Josh Schoenberger posted an overall 10-6 record, his most impressive mark in his four-year career, and formed a respectable number one doubles team with top singles player Geoff Rybitski. The duo won its opening match in the PIAA District 11 Class AAA championships before it fell in the second round.

It was a memorable season.

"I felt everything went very good out there," said Schoenberger. "It definitely was my best year yet. I knew this was it, and I wanted to end my high school career on a high note. We also had probably our best year as a team in the past four years."

Schoenberger credits his success to a dedicated offseason workout schedule. Also a soccer player in the Konkrete Kids' program, Schoenberger understood what it would take to elevate his tennis game.

"I knew I wanted to be in better shape than last year and I wanted to sharpen my overall game," he said. "I pushed myself and it really seemed to help. I felt like I was in better shape and I also felt faster in several ways."

His coach has seen some noticeable improvements over the years.

"Josh (Schoenberger) has worked for everything," said head coach Kim Davis. "He came into the program with an interest in the sport and he developed his game over the years. He worked very hard in the offseason, and he wanted to make an impact this season.

"He had a solid season and helped raise the overall program."

Keeping soccer at the forefront most of this youth, Schoenberger decided to try out for the tennis team. His father, Barry, was a tennis player in his youth.

"My dad played tennis when he was young and he suggested I give it a try," noted the younger Schoenberger. "I went out my freshman year and it was a good experience. I knew I had to decide if I was going to continue it or not. When I did, I knew I had to take it seriously and work to improve every season."

Schoenberger plans to attend East Stroudsburg University next fall and pursue a career in architectural engineering. It was another career choice that didn't happen overnight.

"I thought about the field because I have always liked to build and design stuff," he said. "I still do, and I'm always thinking about different structures and designs. It is always fun for me.

"While I'm at (East Stroudsburg), I'll think about possibly going out for tennis or soccer. I just have to see how everything will work out."

If the past four years with the Northampton tennis program are any indication, everything should be pretty positive for him.