Boys tennis remains undefeated after returning from Texas trip

By Jackson M ayer

e boys tennis team competed in the Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) National Tournament in Texas from Feb. 23-25, nishing 5th overall with a 3-1 record. e team has won nine straight matches after returning from the trip.

Singles and Doubles player Matthew Reiter ’25 said the team’s close connections and depth helped them succeed in the Texas tournament.

“ e team de nitely feels more like a family, which has helped us get through some tough matches,” Reiter said.

“Everyone on the team, including the non-starters, makes a big impact on the nal result, and I think this has caused us to have a great tournament.” e team began the season with a 6-12 loss to Peninsula High School. Since the defeat, the team has gone 12-1 overall and 5-0 in league play.

Reiter said these victories have only motivated the team to work harder outside of games.

“Our success this year has caused us to be more focused in our practice,” Reiter said. “We are determined to win CIF and the other big tournaments.”

Singles and Doubles player Teddy Ingold ’24 said the team’s morale has improved throughout the season with their success.

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Sierra Canyon, Alemany and Crespi. Halpert said the team chemistry this season is strong and he remains con dent that wins will become easier as the playo s approach.

“I’m very proud of the way our team has competed this year,” Halpert said. “We have a very close group of guys that have each other’s back.”

Pitcher Rowan Jen ’23 said he is excited to compete against strong opponents in this year’s Mission League and CIF playo s. Last season, the team ocnluded their season after a loss to Jserra in the CIF playo s.

“I’m excited for the challenges that we’re going to be able to tackle,” Jen said. “ ere are always great teams that we get to play in the Mission League and then in playo s, and being able to go up against challenging opponents is always really fun.”

The team de nitely feels more like a family, which has helped us get through some tough matches. Everyone on the team, including the non-starters, makes a big impact on the nal result.”

Matthew Reiter ‘25

great throughout the season,” Ingold said. “It feels like with each win, the joy meter goes a little bit higher than before.

Ingold said he wants the team to be loud and intimidating when it competes against their upcoming opponents.

“In the future I look for- ward to increasing the rowdiness of the boys on the bench,” Ingold said. “We already have some dogs in there, but I’m hoping we can get the whole squad going nuts for the future matches.” e team’s next test is at the All-American Boys Invitational in Newport Beach March 23-25.