The Cambridge High School varsity tennis team is grieving the loss of Sasha Dolzake, a player described by teammates and coaches as a calm and steady presence on the court and a leader off it.
The team’s official Instagram account, chsvarstennis, shared the news in an emotional post that has drawn an outpouring of support from teammates, alumni, and members of the local tennis community.
In the tribute, the team recalled Sasha as someone who had been part of the program since the previous season. Coaches and teammates wrote that he brought a quiet, easygoing energy to matches, yet carried himself as a true leader and a kind soul who made an impact well beyond his performance on the court.
The post referred to him as a teammate, a brother, and a Cambridge Bear for life, closing with the words “we love you” and a message wishing him to fly high.
Tributes and Comments Pour In
Following the announcement, the comment section quickly filled with messages from people whose lives Sasha touched. One person wrote that he had been a bright light in their day at Cambridge. Another sent love and healing thoughts to his family and friends, along with those who had the privilege of knowing him.
Several others simply offered thoughts and prayers to the family during this difficult time. One particularly touching comment came from a teammate who wrote that they would be using his racket next season, a small but meaningful way of carrying his memory forward on the court he loved.
A Look Back at His Playing Career
According to USTA junior team tennis records, Sasha Dolzake, of Alpharetta, Georgia, competed in multiple matches during the 2020 season. He played mixed doubles with partner Lauren Anderson for the Barrington-Nix team in the USTA Atlanta Junior Team Tennis Winter 2020 program, winning a match against opponents Frederick Dougah and Brooke Saye.
In boys’ singles play that same season, he posted wins against David Kwack and Matthew Thomas, along with losses to Aidan Ji and Aidan Park. He also competed for Crooked Creek during the summer 2020 season and took part in the 14 and Under Intermediate flight at the Southern Georgia USTA Atlanta Juniors Winter Championship, where he faced opponent Suryanarayana Ganjikunta.
The Cambridge tennis community has rallied around Sasha’s family and teammates in the wake of the news, with many describing him not just as a talented young athlete but as a genuine friend who left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
Funeral and memorial details have not yet been publicly announced. The team asked supporters to keep Sasha’s family in their thoughts during this time of loss.
