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The focus of the Saint Ignatius Boys Tennis Program is to help players improve their skills and match-playing abilities while building teamwork and physical fitness. The goal of the coaching staff is to create a fun, hard-working and winning atmosphere that values dedication, sportsmanship, and determination. During the season, the coaches will expect the following from team members: 100% participation in practice and match obligations, demonstration of proper respect and behavior at all times and proper management of academic responsibilities. Players will need to plan other obligations around their tennis commitments. Players and families can expect clear communication and complete dedication from the coaching staff.
The Wolfpack competed in the CCL Championships on Monday and fought to secure 10 points. The Pack was led by #2 Singles, freshman Niko Katsaros, who won 1st in his flight! At 1st singles, Liam Goyal, and 1st doubles team, Finn McGee and James Graham, went to consolidation rounds and unfortunately were not able to place.
The Wolfpack lost a close match to the Ramblers of Loyola 2-1. The lone win was from #2 Singles, Freshman Niko Katsaros, who fought to the tie break winning 8-8 (7-4).
The Wolfpack lost to Marmion 4-1 on Tuesday in some close matches. At #1 Singles Niko Katsaros dominated winning 6-4, 6-3. Micheal Garza played #2 Singles losing the first set at 4-6, and fought out the second set all the way to tiebreak; he put a good fight but lost 4-6, 6-7 (4-7). Ignatius #1 Doubles team of Evan Spear and Max Gloor were head to head with most, if not all of their games, fighting to win deuce points but ultimately lost 5-7, 4-6.
The Wolfpack tied 2-2 against Payton. At #1 singles, freshman Liam Goyal, came back from losing 4 games to ultimately win 8-6. The Pack #1 doubles team of Max Gloor and Evan Spear fought it out in the windy conditions today but fell 8-4.
The Wolfpack fell to Chicago Lab 3-1. Junior Max Gloor and Freshman Evan Spear, lost tight matches 5-8 and 6-8 respectively, at the 1st and 2nd singles spots. The top doubles duo of Niko Katsaros and Liam Goyal won decisively 8-1. At the #2 doubles position, James Graham and Finn McGee lost a tight matchup 5-8.
Due to St. Laurence only having one doubles team the Pack had a shortened match on Thursday winning 1-0. The #1 doubles team of Finn McGee and James Tomkinson won the only match of the day 8-0 for their first victory together.
The Pack lost a close battle to Fenwick 3-2. At #1 Singles, Niko Katsaros, won his first set and fought back from a losing second set from 1-4, to ultimately win the tie-break 7- 6 (7-3). At #1 doubles, Micheal Garza & Max Gloor, won 6-4 , 6-1.
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