The climate is getting heat outdoors so its time to make the transition from the basketball courtroom to the tennis courtroom.
The Cape Cod boys tennis group had a powerful exhibiting final yr with 11 playoff groups.
Martha’s Winery made it the farthest to the Last 4 in Division 3. Cape Cod Academy (Div. 3) and Nantucket (Div.4) each made the Elite Eight, whereas Nauset (Div. 2), Sturgis West (Div. 3), and Monomoy (Div. 4) made the Candy 16.
Listed here are some gamers to observe for this season that may assist proceed the boys tennis success on Cape Cod.
Eric Arabadzhiev, Barnstable
The senior will play on the singles in his ultimate highschool season after 5 years with this system.
“Eric will finish his profession as probably the most profitable gamers over the previous 20 seasons,” Barnstable head coach Mike Sarney stated.
Brennan Riley, Barnstable
The senior will play at singles for the Crimson Hawks.
“Brennan returned to this system final season after taking part in baseball his sophomore season,” Sarney stated. “His dedication to bettering since coming again has made him a high participant.”
Joziah DeSouza, Bourne
The junior is taking part in at first singles for the third yr.
“He has been bettering yearly and I consider he’ll take his sport to a different degree this yr,” Bourne head coach Jack Canterbury stated. “By onerous work, he has turned his serve right into a weapon and has turn out to be much more constant along with his photographs. I’m excited to observe him compete this yr.”
Ben Catalano, Cape Cod Academy
The sophomore has a 22-3 report over the past two seasons, and was an All-League choice final season.
“Ben has an all-around strong sport that makes it robust for any opponent he faces in singles,” Cape Cod Academy head coach Nathan Medeiros stated. “After the hockey season, Ben spent two weeks this winter in Florida engaged on his tennis sport to be able to put together himself for the season.”
Connor Corridor, Cape Cod Academy
Corridor had a profitable season on the doubles place final yr.
“He attributes his sturdy forehand the best attribute to his sport,” Medeiros stated. “Connor dedicated to engaged on his conditioning this offseason to proceed his on courtroom success this yr.”
Ayden Naydenov, Cape Cod Academy
The junior had a profitable sophomore season taking part in in each singles and doubles positions. He spends his summers coaching at Willowbend on the clay.
“Ayden has been engaged on bettering his serve in an effort to maximise his tennis sport,” Medeiros stated.
Maxwell (Max) Mingo, Dennis-Yarmouth
Mingo will play at second singles for his senior yr.
“Max is a strong participant who performs with excessive vitality,” D-Y head coach George Morrison stated. “Max’s infectious persona and sportsmanship have made him an excellent asset to the D-Y group.”
Oscar Turek, Dennis-Yarmouth
The junior will play at first singles this season, and has been taking part in since eighth grade.
“As group captain, he continues to be an impressive chief each on and off the courtroom,” Morrison stated.
Sam Collins, Falmouth
The tri-captain senior will play at first doubles for the Clippers.
“He performs onerous, and is a superb sport on and off the courtroom,” Falmouth head coach Eric Pease stated. “This League All-Star is a frontrunner at school and on the courtroom. I consider he has an excellent season forward.”
Thomas Ghossein, Falmouth
One other tri-captain senior for the Clippers.
“He has a tricky grit about him on the courtroom,” Pease stated. “Not afraid of any problem on the courtroom. He performs for the love of the sport, and is nicknamed “Gronk” for his ardour & humorousness, all contributing to his greatness on the courtroom.”
Quintin Hefferan, Falmouth
The sophomore is the final of the tri-captains and can play at second singles.
“He performs onerous, and he lets his racquet do the speaking. He leads by instance, and has an excellent understanding of the sport.”
Caleb Dubin, Martha’s Winery
The junior performed at first doubles final season for the Vineyarders. Martha’s Winery head coach Nicole Macy known as him a powerful group member.”
Zak Potter, Martha’s Winery
Potter is a junior that performed at first and second singles final season. Macy stated Potter and Dubin’s names might be at “the highest of the ladder.”
“I’m excited for his or her (Dubin and Potter) captaincy and stay up for seeing what this nice group of younger males can accomplish this yr,” Macy stated.
James Benners, Mashpee
The freshman will play at first or second singles for the Falcons.
“James confirmed important enchancment final yr, competing as an eighth grader,” Mashpee head coach David Sugar stated. “He demonstrated nice maturity on the courtroom, with clutch play in lots of three set victories. He performs with a excessive degree of aggressiveness and demonstrates a powerful want to win.”
Colin Burdge, Mashpee
The freshman will play at first singles for the Falcons.
“Colin carried out very properly in his play final yr as an eighth grader, difficult most rivals within the high singles place,” Sugar stated. “He’s versatile, coachable and extremely expert as a competitor, and reveals his ardour for the sport taking part in yr spherical.”
Andrew Kelley, Mashpee
The senior will play second or third singles for the Falcons.
“On the courtroom, he’s a tricky competitor, who ought to do properly in singles play this season,” Sugar stated. “Andrew is called very enthusiastic, an excellent group participant, and one who units an excellent instance on and off the courtroom.”
Paul Carlson, Monomoy
The senior has performed doubles, however determined to play singles for the primary time for the Sharks this season.
“Though early, he has proven promise via his means to regulate on the fly, sturdy groundstrokes, and produce underneath stress,” Monomoy head coach Reuben Bowman stated. “His expertise at increased ranges in different sports activities will present dividends because the season progresses.”
Ryan Casey, Monomoy
The junior will play at first singles for the Sharks.
“Ryan has been rising into his personal as a participant and individual,” Bowman stated. “Along with his previous expertise, optimistic angle, and resilience, Ryan appears to take a giant step ahead, not solely as a high participant on the group, but in addition within the Cape and Islands League.”
Roman Paluvchenko, Monomoy
The eighth grader will play at both third singles or second doubles.
“Roman has put within the time through the offseason and it has proven,” Bowman stated. “The sky is the restrict for Roman and we stay up for seeing him as he enters his first yr on the varsity degree.”
Salvi Cacciola, Nauset
The senior captain is a singles participant for the Warriors. He performed third singles final yr, and will play at third or second singles this season.
“Salvi is a grinder on the courtroom and his matches are normally the final ones to be accomplished,” Nauset head coach Andy Lisle stated.
Tom Foley, Nauset
The senior captain performed at second doubles final season.
“Tom can play with anybody and his forehand and serve are his largest property,” Lisle stated. “He additionally is likely one of the greatest athletes I’ve ever coached.”
Andrew Emmel, Sandwich
The junior solely misplaced three matches final season, and all of them had been shut contests to 2 seniors.
“This yr we’re in a unique league (SSL), however it will likely be attention-grabbing to see how he does with the brand new competitors,” Sandwich head coach Jeffrey Carter stated. “Andrew is a gentle, easy participant who tends to put on down his opponent.”
Colby Corridor and Francisco Garcia Raya, Sturgis West
Corridor (senior) and Raya (junior) are the duo at first doubles for the Navigators. Sturgis West head coach Ken Huckins stated that they had a “very profitable season final yr.”
Ray Zhang, Sturgis West
Zhang will play at first singles this season as a sophomore, after taking part in at second and third singles final season.
Contact Courtney Jacobs at cjacobs@capecodonline.com. Comply with him on X/Twitter: @CJ_Journalist.
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