Boys Tennis Swings to Co-Championship with Bruins

The Poly boys tennis team lost to Oaks Christian last Friday during their second round of CIF (14-4), after finishing their league season successfully, clinching a Moore League co-championship with the Wilson Bruins.

“[The co-championship] feels deserved. We play really hard,” said junior Orion Sundstrom.

The last time the Jackrabbits won Moore League was in another co-championship with the Bruins in 2012. Last year and in 2011, Poly came in second in the Moore League to the Bruins.

Senior co-captain Alex Nagourney won two sets in the singles matches at Oaks Christian on Friday, May 16, but it was not enough to help out the Jackrabbits. They lost to the Lions with a score of 14-4. This loss marked the first loss after a ten game winning streak for Poly, in addition to their season’s conclusion.     

“I think we did really well this season. Everyone improved a lot. Shout out to junior Diego Satkofsky, who kept improving every match!” said Nagourney.

The Jackrabbits’ won their first round of CIF against Quartz Hill on Wednesday, May 14, with a score of 15-3. Nagourney and senior co-captain John Huson swept in their singles matches to keep Poly in the lead. Other performances by the team helped contribute to the overall Jackrabbit victory.

“[The heat] made it pretty hard to play that day, but we were able to pull through with a win [against Quartz Hill]. There was really no pressure at all. It felt like a regular game,” said junior McKrey Stribich.

Wrapping up their season with an 18-0 sweep against Cabrillo at the Jaguars’ home courts, the boys proceeded to Moore League tournaments the week of May 5. Monday and Tuesday consisted of the individual tournaments. Nagourney and Huson took second and third, respectively. Nagourney and Huson have been key assets to the team’s success because of their leadership skills and experience.

During the doubles matches on Wednesday and Thursday, the Poly doubles team of Nagourney and Satkofsky came in second place in the doubles tournament.

“I’m happy for my team,” said coach Ricardo Montecinos.

The boys tennis team is done for the season, but many are returning next year for a chance to finally beat out the Bruins for the Moore League title. Season resumes again next spring.