LCHS GIRLS TENNIS 2008
Classical 3, English 2
At Breed, a rain-shortened match went to the Rams. Winning for Classical were
Julie Lundrigan, first singles (6-1, 6-2), Amanda Harney, second singles (6-4,
suspended); and GerryAnne Jean, third singles (6-1, 6-3). In both first and
second doubles, English claimed the matches as it was ahead when play was
suspended due to weather.
Salem 5, Classical 0
At Salem State College, the Witches owned this match with wins from Ani
Angalaytan at first singles, 6-1, 6-1; Jen Bedard, second singles, 6-1, 6-2;
Collette Borys, third singles, 6-3, 6-4; Ishrat Raji-Denise Lacernes, 6-2, 6-1,
and Melaney Gautreau-Giana Hayes, second doubles, 6-1, 6-2. Salem is 3-10.
Beverly 5, Classical 0
At Beverly, the Rams couldn't do much against the Panthers. They'll try again
today against Salem.
Classical 3, Revere 2
At Breed, the Rams pulled out the victory with wins from Julie Lundrigan at
first singles, Amanda Harney at second singles and Sochitta Men-Jesse Caradano
at second doubles.
M'head 5, Classical 0
At Marblehead, Chelsie Osborne was the bright spot for the Rams (3-8). She
normally plays first doubles, but moved up to second singles and lost a tough
one, 3-6, 6-7.
G'ster 5, Classical 0
At Gloucester, Julie Lundrigan played well at first singles for the Rams (3-5) in a tough one; they are at Saugus today.
Swampscott 5, Classical 0
At Swampscott, the Big Blue turned in a dominating performance. Jen Cleary
defeated Julie Lundrigan, 6-0, 6-0, at first singles; Micalla Hootstein defeated
Gerryanne Jean, 6-0, 6-0, at second singles; and Yuliya Sergeyeva defeated Bria
Mazige, 6-0, 6-0, at third singles. In doubles, Kara Gilberg-Shannon Toner
defeated Colleen Donovan-Chelsie Osborne, 6-2, 6-0, and Jane Malinkovich-Jen
Locke defeated Sochitta Men-Jessie Carredano, 6-0, 6-4. Classical is 3-4, 3-3
NEC
Girls Beat English
The Classical girls (3-3, 3-2 NEC)
also fared well with Julie Lundrigan winning 6-1, 6-7 (6-2), at first singles,
Amanda Harney, 7-6, 7-5, at second singles; Sochitta Men-Jesse Carredano at
first doubles, 7-5, 7-5, and Colleen Donovan-Bria Mazige, 6-4, 6-1, at second
doubles.
"I'm sort of impressed with how they won so many close sets,"
Classical coach Kevin McDormand said. "There were a lot of clutch
points."
Peabody 5, Classical 0
4/24/08
At Breed, the Rams made the Tanners work, taking three
matches to three sets. Peabody's Kristin Kelley defeated Julie Lundrigan, 3-6,
6-4, 6-2 in first singles; Emily Athas won 6-3, 6-1, over Amanda Harney at
second singles; Nathalia Souza defeated GerryAnne Jean, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, in third
singles; Kerriane O'Brien-Sam Syska defeated Chelsie Osborn-Colleen Donovan,
6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (8-6), in first doubles, and Alicia Blake-Jordan Johnson defeated
Sochitta Men-Eleni Doulis, 6-1, 6-0, in second doubles. Peabody is 4-1 overall,
2-1 NEC. Classical is 2-3 overall, 2-2 NEC.
Classical 3, Salem 2 4/18/08
At Salem, the Rams (2-2, 2-1 Northeastern Conference) put another one in the win
column. Julie Lundrigan won at first singles, 6-0, 6-1; Gerryanne Jean at third
singles, 6-2, 6-2, and Chelsie Osborne-Colleen Donovan pulled out the deciding
match at first doubles, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-2).
Beverly 5, Classical 0
At Lynn, the Panthers (3-0) cruised to the win. Taking the victories were Sabrina Salmela, 6-0, 6-0; Meghan Corcoran, 6-2, 6-0; Sophie Blan, 6-3, 6-0; Gina Pincairo-Robyn Spiridgliotti, 6-0, 6-0; and Tate Johnson-Katie Modugno, 6-4, 7-5.
Girls Team Beats Revere 4/15/08
It was a banner day for Classical High tennis Monday with both the boys and girls teams picking up wins for their new coaches.
The girls, under first-year
coach Kevin McDormand, squeezed past Revere, 3-2, at Winchester Indoor Tennis
Club. The Rams picked up a point at first singles, with Amanda Harney winning
7-6 (7-0), 7-6 (7-4). The first doubles team of Chelsie Osborne-Colleen Donovan
won 7-6, 6-4, and Sochitta Men-Jesie Carredano pulled out a three-setter at
second doubles.
McDormand took over the head coaching job for Penny Pension, who retired as head
girls and boys coach last year after retiring from teaching. With girls tennis
moving to the spring, two new coaches were needed. Chris Hayward took the boys
team, which defeated Revere, 4-1, at Breed.
In the boys game, senior Alex Rittershaus won 6-3, 6-0, at second singles; Daveth Cheth won 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, at third singles; Eric Silva-Ben Wheeler won 6-4, 6-2, at first doubles; and Evan D'Avolio-Zac Osborne won 6-3, 6-0, at second doubles. Revere's point came from Steve Nguyen, who won at first singles, 7-5, 4-6, 6-2.
Fenwick
4, Classical 1 4/11/08
At Peabody, the Crusaders (4-0) swept singles with Ami Ingemi defeating Julie
Lundrigan, 6-0, 6-2, Vanessa Poirier defeating Amanda Hartney, 6-3, 6-1; and
Lizzy Trainor defeating Bria Mazige, 6-0, 6-2. In first doubles, Courtney Ryan-Chrissy
Koehler defeated Colleen Donovan-Chelsie Osborne, 6-4, 6-4.
The Rams, in their first match under new coach Kevin McDormand, picked up a
point at second doubles with Sochitta Men-Emma Luster defeating Jesse Caredano-Alexis
Folta, 3-6, 6-2, 6-4.