Girls Tennis Team Archives 2003-10

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2010 Girls Varsity Tennis Team

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Classical's Saska Icitovic plays against English at the Breed courts Wednesday afternoon. (ITEM PHOTO / REBA M. SALDANHA)

 Classical girls edge English

By Erik Johnson / For The Item

Classical's girls tennis team inched out a win against cross-town rival English, 3-2, to close out a very successful regular season.

"Anytime you can beat English in any kind of match it's going to be back-and-forth," Rams coach Tom Clark said.

The Rams (10-8) swept the doubles play, with both matches in straight sets: Sheba Neak and Amanda Pearson, first, 6-0, 6-3; and Tara Gunderman and Nanouma Joachim, second, 6-1, 6-3.

Saska Icitovic won in first singles: 6-1, 6-4.

 

 

 

 

                                  

 

Beverly 5, Classical 0

At Lynn, Sheba Neak and Stella Athanasopoulos put together a valiant effort in first doubles for the Rams (9-8), but lost to Liz Zarkades and Hannah Robinson, 2-6, 7-5, 3-6.
 

 

Classical's Amy O'Brien won the deciding match in the Rams' victory over Beverly Friday at Beverly. (ITEM FILE PHOTO)

 Classical Girls Clinch Tourney Berth !

 

By Matthew Roy / For The Item

The Lynn Classical girls tennis team will be a state tournament participant for only the second time in the program's history following a dramatic 3-2 win at Beverly on Friday.

"We feel especially privileged to come out with a win against a team like them," Classical coach Tom Clark said. "I was a little surprised, to be honest, that it came against Beverly cause they are such a good team."

The Panthers and Rams milked every bit of drama out of this one as the teams were tied at 2-2 with just the second singles match left on court. It took a while but Amy O'Brien got the job done for Classical, winning 7-6 (5), 6-4 to seal the match.

"Amy showed great composure to come back in that match," Clark said. "All the girls showed up ready to play."

Amanda Pearson claimed a 6-3, 6-3 win at third singles and Nanouma Joachin-Tara Gunderman won 6-0, 6-4 in second doubles to account for the other Classical (9-7)

"We've been fighting hard all year so it's great to finally get that win that does it," Clark said.

 

 

Classical 5, Salem 0

At Salem, the Rams (8-7) are one win away from qualifying for the state tournament and they have three chances to get it (2 matches against Beverly and one vs. English). Saska Icitovic won at first singles, 6-0, 6-1; Amy O'Brien, second singles, 6-0, 6-0; Amanda Pearson, third singles, 6-2, 6-0; Sheba Neak-Stella Athanasopoulos, first doubles, 7-5, 6-2, and Nanouma Joachim-Tara Gunderman, second doubles, 6-3, 6-2.
 

Revere 3, Classical 2

At Breed, the Patriots (5-6) had wins at second and third singles from Victoria Mauro (6-4, 6-4) and Yvonne Rincon (6-3, 6-4, respectively. Jennifer Kingston-Donna Le won at first doubles, 1-6, 6-4, 6-2.

Classical's Saska Icitovic won at first singles, 6-2, 6-2, and Nanouma Joachin-Tara Gunderman at second doubles, 6-1, 6-0. The Rams are 7-7.
 

Peabody 5, Classical 0

At Peabody, the Tanners moved to 10-2. Winners were Alaina Warren (6-1, 6-0), Emily Athas (6-0, 6-1), Sarah Athas (6-1, 6-0), Kerrianne O'Brien-Kayli Lohman (6-1, 6-1) and Erica Reeves-Erin Korslund (6-2, 6-0).

Gloucester 5, Classical 0

At Gloucester, the Rams (7-5) gave the Fishermen a run for their money in a couple of matches, but came up short. Amy O'Brien lost a tough one at second singles, 4-6, 3-6, to Mary Unis.
 

Classical girls earn impressive win

By Jerry DiStefano / For The Item

The Classical girls tennis team defeated Somerville 5-0 at Somerville Tuesday.

The Rams (7-4) had quality play across the board. Saska Icitovic led the way in first singles (6-1, 6-3). Amy O'Brien played strong at second singles (6-1, 6-1). Amanda Pearson cruised in third singles (6-0, 6-0). Sheba Neak and Scella Athanasopoulos were impressive in first doubles (6-4, 6-2). Tara Gunderman and Nanouma Joachin rounded up the sweep in second doubles (6-0, 6-1).

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Swampscott 5, Classical 0

At Lynn, Kara Gilberg won the first singles match in decisive fashion: 6-0, 6-0. Other Big Blue (10-0) winners were: Tatum Pederson, second singles (6-0, 6-1); Rita Tsokanis, third singles (6-0, 6-1); Kate Hall-Shan Toner, first doubles (6-0, 6-3); and Francesca Pelletier-Alana Dolan, second doubles (6-3, 6-1).
 

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Classical girls come up aces against Saugus

By Matthew Roy / For The Item

The Lynn Classical girls tennis team continued its stellar play of late on Wednesday at Breed Middle School by grabbing a 4-1 win over Saugus.

"The girls played well (Wednesday)," Classical coach Tom Clark said.

The Rams (5-3) blitzed their way through the singles matches as Safka Ictiovic won 6-0, 6-0 at first singles; Amy O'Brien was a 6-3, 7-6 winner at second singles and Amanda Pearson won 7-6, 6-2 in third singles.

The second doubles team of Vania Aguilar-Nancy Figueroa completed the day with a 6-4, 7-5 win in their first varsity match.
 

Danvers 4, Classical 0

At Danvers, the Rams returned to Danvers to finish a rain-shortened match from Monday. Sheba Neak and Stella Athanasopoulos played well at second doubles. The Rams are 4-3.

 

Marblehead 5, Classical 0

At Lynn, Julia Zaltzman won at third singles, 6-0, 6-0 for the Magicians (6-1). Marblehead also had wins from Julia Burke 6-4, 6-3, first singles; Mary Lindsay Ryan 6-2, 6-2, second singles; Annie Ryan-Lindsey Cohen, 6-0, 6-1, first doubles, and Morgan Sharrio-Meghan Gabel 6-2, 6-0, second doubles.

 

Classical 3, English 2

In the girls match, the Rams (4-1) won 3-2. Classical's Saska Icitovic defeated Anjeza Beharaj, 6-2, 6-4, at first singles; teammate Amy O'Brien defeated Alise Rittershaus, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, in the two spot and Sheba Neak-Stella Athanasopoulos stopped Daniella Krische-Scarlett Santana, 6-2, 1-6, 6-4, at first doubles.

English's Tranh Bui defeated Amanda Pearson, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, at third singles and Sarah Cowdell-Dina Robles stopped Tara Gunderman-Ashley Ellis at second doubles, 2-6, 7-5, 7-6.
 

Classical 3, Revere 2

The Classical girls tennis team evened its record at 2-2 with a 3-2 win over Revere Wednesday at Winchester Tennis Club.

The match came down to first singles, where Classical's Saska Icitovic outlasted Revere's Elma Meskovic, 7-6 (7-3), 0-6, 7-5, in a three-hour match. Amy O'Brien won at second singles for the Rams, 6-3, 6-4, and Tara Gunderman and Ashley Ellis pulled out their match at second doubles, 6-4, 6-2. Revere had wins from Yvonne Rincon at third singles, 6-0, 7-5, and at first doubles by Jennifer Kingston and Donna Le, 7-6, 6-2.

 

Peabody 5, Classical 0

At Breed, the Rams got a solid effort from third singles player Amanda Pearson, a junior captain, in a 7-5, 6-1 loss to the Tanners' Sarah Athis.

"They played back and forth the entire game," Rams (1-1, 0-1 NEC) coach Tom Clark said. "Their third singles player seemed pretty skilled. (Pearson) is getting better and better as the season goes by. She's come a long way."

The Tanners' other wins came from: Alaina Warren, first singles, 6-1, 6-1; Emily Athis, second singles, 6-1, 6-0; Sam Syska-Kayli Lohman, first doubles, 6-1, 6-1; and Kerianne O'Brien-Michelle McCarthy, second doubles, 6-2, 6-2.

 

 

Girls Tennis Team Aces Somerville

What a beginning ! The Girls Team Won their first Match by a landslide. In First Singles, Assistant Captain Saska Icitovic beat her opponent in two sets 6-1 and 6-2. In Second Singles, Amy O'Brien had a perfect Match, 6-0 and 6-0. In Third Singles Captain Amanda Pearson went 6-4 and 6-2.

The First Doubles Team of Captain Sheba Neak and Stella Athanasopoulos also won in two perfect sets, 6-0 and 6-0. The Second Doubles team of Tara Gunderman and Ashley Ellis won handily, 6-4 and 6-1. All Home games are played right down the street at Breed. We play Peabody next Thursday.

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2009

The NEC Large Girls All-Stars gave Honorable Mentions to  Saska Icitovic and Sochitta Men. 

Item Roundup

Classical 4, English 1

        

At Breed, the Rams (4-12) were strong in singles led by Sochitta Men, who defeated Mariah Dooley, 6-0, 6-2; Saska Icitovic, who topped Anjeza Beharaj, 6-1, 6-0, and Amy O'Brien, who defeated Alise Rittershaus, 3-6, 6-0, 7-6. Classical also won second doubles, with Sheba Neak-Amanda Pearson defeating Daniella Krische-Iris Beharaj. English's Jingi Wei-Siak Eam defeated Brea Mazige-Jessie Carredano, 6-2, 6-7, 6-4, at first doubles.
 

Classical 4, Salem 1
At Salem State, the Rams (3-8) had wins from Sochitta Men, 7-6, 6-2, at first singles; Saska Icitovic, 6-0, 6-2, at third singles; Jessie Karredano-Bria Mazige, 6-3, 6-1, at first doubles and Sheba Neak-Amanda Pearson, 6-1, 6-2, at second doubles.
 

Girls Tennis Rams Making Positive Strides

reprinted from the Lynn Journal, 5/12/09

The Rams competed hard against a quality opponent in Swampscott High on and got a win in one of the five individual matches they played. The lone victory belonged to freshman Saska Icitovic and senior Davey Chheon, who won the No. 2 doubles match in straight sets. The pair edged out their opponents in a tiebreaker to take the first set 7-6 before dominating the second set 6-3 to close out the match. Classical has one team win in five matches this season. The victory came at home on April 17 against Salem High. The meet included many highlights for the Rams, including an impressive win by freshman Amy O’Brien in the No. 3 singles match and a win for Jessie Carradeno in the No. 2 singles match.

Carredeno and fellow senior Sochitta Men have earned praise from Coach Clark for taking a leadership role as co-captains while still learning the game in their second season of tennis.  “They’re both very good leaders,” he said. “They started playing the game last year, but they seem to be picking up the game pretty well. They’re very good with the younger players and are trying to show them the ropes of the game.”

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Revere 4, Classical 1

At Winchester Tennis Club, Revere's (5-6) Zarina Dervisevic (6-2, 6-2), Sabrina Sot (6-1, 6-0), Elma Meskovic (6-1, 6-3), and the first doubles team of Cleopatra Duque-Donna Le (6-3, 6-4) all won.

The second doubles team of Amanda Pearson and Sheba Neak provided Classical's (2-8) lone win, 3-6, 7-5, 6-4.
 

Classical 5, English 0

At Lynn, Sochitta Men won the first singles match in straight sets 6-0, 6-1. Amy O'Brien and Saska Icitovic won in the other singles competitions. The teams of Jessie Carredano and Bria Mazige; and Amanda Pearson and Sheba Neak were successful in the doubles competition.
 

At the courts in late April...

Daily Item Roundup

Winthrop 4, Classical 1

At Winthrop, the Rams fell to 1-7.

Senior captain Sochitta Men was Classical's sole victor with a 6-1, 6-0 win in first singles.

Danvers 4, Classical 1

At Danvers, the Falcons' (8-3) winners were Anna Dokina, first singles (6-0, 6-1); Becca Sands, second singles (6-4, 6-0); Michele Roy-Shauna Buckley, first doubles (6-3, 6-2); and Stephanie Carvel-Darcy Cherin, second doubles (6-0, 6-2).
 

 Swampscott Girls Frustrate Classical

Saugus 4, Classical 1

At Saugus, third singles participant Saska Icitovic, a freshman, was the Rams' (1-4) lone winner, prevailing 6-3, 6-1.
 

Peabody 5, Classical 0

At Peabody, the Tanners played well to sweep the visiting Rams. For Classical (1-5), Sasca Icitovic played a solid match but came up short, 3-6, 3-6.

Classical 3, Salem 2

At Breed Middle School in Lynn, the Rams (1-2) got a win at second singles from Jesse Carredano, 6-4, 6-2 and Amy O'Brien, 7-5, 2-6, 6-3, at third singles.

Brea Mazig-Saska Icitovic added a 6-0, 6-2 win in second doubles.

Somerville 4, Classical 1

At Tufts, the doubles team of Brea Mazige-Saska Icitovic was the Rams' (0-2) sole winner at 6-4, 7-6 (7-3).

"Overall, it was somewhat evenly matched," said Classical coach Tom Clark. "(Somerville was) just a little bitter at hitting their spots than we were, but it was an improvement over our first match."

 

-3/8/09                Revere 4, Classical 1

 At Breed, the  Patriots(1-0) made it a clean sweep in singles with Zerina Derzisevic winning 6-1, 6-2, at No. 1; Elma Meskovic 6-2, 6-2, at No. 2 and Sabrina Sot, 6-1, 6-0, at No. 3. Cleopatra Duque-Victoria Mauro won 6-1, 6-2 at first doubles.

The Rams' only point came at second doubles with Sheba Neak-Amanda Pearson winning 7-6, 4-6, 6-4.

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2008 School Year

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.

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Above, Seniors and Varsity on the courts playing Saugus.

Below, Varsity and Junior Varsity doubles players.

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2005 Tennis Team

At the Courts

Our Captains

Our Juniors

Our Sophomores

Our Freshmen

Varsity Singles

Varsity Doubles Pairs

2005 Tennis Roster

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LCHS GIRLS TENNIS 2004

  Head Coach: Penny Pension     Site: Breed Middle School

Photo by Jessica Arrington

2004 TEAM PHOTO

  2004 ROSTER                                                     

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2003 tENNIS TEAM 

Head Coach: Penny Pension         Assistant Coach – Sam Ep

Site: Breed Middle School  

2003 Lynn Classical Girls Tennis Roster

  Grade  Last Name  First Name

  12  Brennan  Kerri      11  Galperina  Yelena  10  Bigge  Brittany

  12  Grullon  Misselly   11  Hogan  Katie         10  Calixte  Gaella

  12  Neak  Sophea                                        10  Ho  Megan

  12  Nguy  Bing                                             10  Huu  Chucly

  12  Paunovic  Sara                                       10  Hysenaj  Mimoza

  12  Phelan  Colleen                                      10  Liakopoulos  Katie

                                                                     10  Lim  Lisa

                                                                     10  Lopez  Felisha

                                                                     10  Louinord  Manise

                                                                     10  Messina  Ashley

                                                                     10  Montero  Evelyn

                                                                     10  Sherifi  Eordea

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2002 Photos

Mai Mach and Captain Colleen Pelan                         Katie Hogan and Kelly Phimmachak

Captain Sara Paunovic and Boys Captain Josh Walsh