Staples Wreckers Boys Tennis

Staples 7 Bridgeport Central 0
4/17/2012

Singles
1. Josh Moskovitz (S) def. Dennis Aguilar (C) 6-0,6-0
2. Connor Mitnick (S) def. Duy Nguyen (C) 6-0,6-0
3. Baxter Stein (S) def. Edwin Yu (C) 6-0,6-0
4. Evan Davis (S) def. Sheldon Mitchell (C) 6-1,6-0
5. Staples win by default
Doubles
1. Jason Chaskin / Jake Smith (S) def. Huy Nguyen (C) 6-0,6-2
2. Brian Saunders / Jared Eisenberg (S) def. Cesar Rios / Sam Cheng (C) 6-0,6-0

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Next Matches:
Thursday, April 19: At Amity 11 AM
Monday, April 23: Home vs Wilton 3:15 PM

Staples 5 Ridgefield 2
4/16/2012

Singles
1. Jake Hirschberg (S) def. Arnaud Valentin (R) 6-3,6-2
2. Jordan Kutcha (R) def. Graham Hyman (S) 6-4,6-4
3. Zack Levin (S) def. Tommy Knortz (R) 7-5,6-3
4. Josh Moskovitz (S) def. Keillor Mose (R) 6-0,6-1
5. Jack Reardon (S) def. Hans Rueter (R) 6-1,6-1
Doubles
1. Doug Butturini / Matt Deprima (R) def. Steve Thomson / Baxter Stein (S) 6-3,2-6,7-5
2. Evan Davis / Connor Mitnick (S) def. Pat Sheenan-Delany / Griffin Shyer (R) 6-4,6-4

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Recap
On an 85 degree Monday morning which felt more like summer vacation than spring break, the Staples boys tennis team took down a tough Ridgefield team by the score of 5-2. Prior to the match, both teams were undefeated, having torn through all previous opponents.  First off  the courts was Staples sophomore Jack Reardon, who beat Hans Reuter of Ridgefield at #5 singles, 6-1, 6-1. Shortly thereafter, Staples freshman Josh Moskovitz posted a 6-0,6-1 win over Ridgefield’s Keillor Mose at the fourth singles spot.  Eyes quickly turned to Jake Hirschberg, the Staples junior who completed a straight set triumph over Ridgefield’s ace Arnaud Valentin at the #1 singles spot, 6-3, 6-2.

With Staples just one point away from a team victory, freshman Zack Levin overcame the overwhelming heat, heckling fans, and Ridgefield’s Tommy Knortz, by a score of 7-5, 6-3 to clinch the match for the Wreckers and keep them undefeated in the regular season since 2009.  Also winning for Staples was the second doubles duo of Connor Mitnick and Evan Davis, who pulled out a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Pat Sheenan-Delany and Griffen Shyer.  Ridgefield’s only wins came at #2 singles and #1 doubles, where Jordan Kuchta defeated Graham Hyman, 6-4, 6-4, and the team of Matt Deprima and Douglas Butturini outlasted Steve Thomson and Baxter Stein in a three set battle, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5.

— by contributing writer Luke Foreman

Staples 7 Danbury 0
4/12/2012

Singles
1.  Zack Levin (S) def. Jack Gannon (D)  6-0,6-1
2.  Baxter Stein (S) def. Jacob Reich (D)  6-0,6-0
3.  Jason Chaskin (S) def. Benjamin Cortez (D)  6-0,6-0
4.  Jake Smith (S) def. Connor Reilly (D)  6-0,6-0
5.  Brian Saunders (S) def. Antur Shah  6-0,6-0
Doubles
1.  Steve Thomson / Evan Davis (S) def. Sean Inouye / Danny Kijelak (D)  6-0,6-0
2.  Jared Eisenberg / Matt Levantin (S) def. Justin Tung / Alexander Coco (D)  6-0,6-0

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Next Matches:
Monday, April 16: At Ridgefield 11 AM
Tuesday, April 17: Home vs Bridgeport Central 2 PM
Thursday, April 19: At Amity 11 AM

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Staples 7 Glastonbury 0
4/10/12

Singles
1.  Jake Hirschberg (S) def. Reid Risinger (G)  7-6,2-6,6-3
2.  Graham Hyman (S) def. Vinny Laudone (G)  6-2,6-3
3.  Josh Moskovitz (S) def. Sam Julien (G)  7-5,6-2
4.  Zack Levin (S) def. Tyler Keane (G)  6-3,6-1
5.  Jack Reardon (S) def. Derek Chapman (G)  6-2,6-4
Doubles
1.  Steve Thomson / Baxter Stein (S) def. Bobby Schneider / Will Morris (G)  6-4,6-2
2.  Evan Davis / Connor Mitnick (S) def. Danny Fitzgerald / Sam Bosco (G)  6-0,6-1

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Next Match:
Thursday: Home vs Danbury

Staples 6 Fairfield Ludlowe 1
4/9/12

Singles
1.  Jack Meyer (FL) def. Graham Hyman (S)  6-1,4-6,6-0
2.  Jake Hirschberg (S) def. Dan Adajian (FL)  6-2,6-2
3.  Zack Levin (S) def. Alex Slobin (FL)  6-1,6-0
4.  Josh Moskovitz (S) def. Sam Flicker (FL)  6-0,6-1
5.  Baxter Stein (S) def. Alex Barker (FL)  7-6,4-6,6-2
Doubles
1.  Steve Thomson / Jack Reardon (S) def. John Colavito / Robbie Karsen  6-2,6-4
2.  Evan Davis / Connor Mitnick (S) def. James Reiss / Mike O’Neill  6-0,6-0

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Next Match:
Tuesday: Home vs Glastonbury

Staples hosts three home matches this week, weather permitting.  Matches begin as soon as the both teams are ready to go which is typically between 3-3:30pm.
Mon., 4/9 Fairfield Ludlowe  – Staples HS-Tennis Courts
Tue., 4/10 Glastonbury – Staples HS-Tennis Courts (non-FCIAC)
Thu., 4/12 Danbury  – Staples HS-Tennis Courts

Staples 7 Stamford 0
4/5/12

1.  Jake Hirschberg (S) def. Lukas Raynaid (STAM)  6-0,6-0
2.  Josh Moskovitz (S) def. Teddy Faugno (STAM)  6-0,6-0
3.  Connor Mitnick (S) def. Yash Mansukhami (STAM) 6-0,6-1
4.  Steve Thomson (S) def. Javier Rvano (STAM)  6-0,6-0
5.  Jake Smith (S) def. Sanjoth Sundorajan (STAM)  6-0,6-0

1.  Graham Hyman / Jack Reardon (S) def. Neal Fitzburgh / Brendan George (STAM) 6-1,6-0
2.  Baxter Stein / Jason Chaskin (S) def. Spencer Verlarde / Brandon Temple (STAM)  6-1,6-0

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Staples 6 Brien McMahon 1
4/4/12

1. Zach Ely (M) def. Graham Hyman (S) 2-6,6-1,6-4
2. Jack Reardon (S) def. Maurice Thomas (M) 6-1,6-2
3. Baxter Stein (S) def. Tom Skipper (M) 6-0,6-0
4. Connor Mitnick (S) def. Erik Chiodo (M) 6-0,6-1
5. Jason Chaskin (S) def. Aaron Bayles (M) 6-0,6-0

1. Zack Levin / Josh Moskovitz (S) def. Marcus Hooks / Ali Munchi 6-0,6-0
2. Steve Thomson / Evan Davis (S) def. Tim Smith / Druha Karunakaran 6-0,6-0

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Next Match:

Thurs. 4/5 at Stamford High
55 Strawberry Hill Ave,
Stamford, CT 06902

I-95 South to exit #8. At the end of the ramp turn right onto Elm Street-At the fifth traffic light turn right onto Hillandale Avenue- Playing fields and gymnasium are on your left at approximately 300 yards.

For planning purposes note that CIAC (Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference) has posted the Spring 2012 Regular Season Schedules although they are still subject to changes.  There are currently three varsity matches scheduled over spring break (Mon. April 16 at Ridgefield, Tues. April 17 home vs Bridgeport Central and Thurs. April 19 at Amity).  The first match of the season is scheduled for April 4th.  Keep in mind that matches are usually made up the next dry date if it rains and others matches could be added.

A preliminary JV Schedule is also posted on the CIAC website.

The CIAC website also posts these notes regarding schedules:

2011-12 First Practice Date:Mar. 19
2011-12 First Contest: Apr. 4
2011-12 Last Date To Count For Tournament: May 24
2011-12 CIAC Tournament Dates:
Class L May 31-June 6, 2012 (At Hall High School, West Hartford. Semis & Finals at Yale)
State Open – June 9-11-12, 2012