Posted by Eddie Dwyer

Tennis Awards from Coach Jon Barker.

Fourth Year Varsity: Sean Frebes.

Most Valuable Player: Nick Siciliano.

Most Improved Player: Sean Frebes.

Coaches Cup: Jack Napoli.

Singles Ninja: Nate Griffin.

Doubles Ninja: Bob Kirchner.

Golden Spatula Award: To Dads Jerry Frebes and Mike Kirchner.

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS GOES OUT TO: Saint Ignatius' standout sophomore tennis player Nate Griffin, who split his two matches during Friday's 94th annual Boys State Tennis Tournament. Rain forced the tournament to be moved from the varsity tennis courts at The Ohio State University to the indoor Elysium Tennis Center in Plain City.

Nate defeated Miguel Cepeda of Mason, 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, but was defeated in the quarterfinals by Stuart Little of Upper Arlington, 6-3, 6-0. Nate was making his second consecutive state quarterfinal appearance.

Again we tip the corner's cap to Nate, his family, Coach Jon Barker and the entire Saint Ignatius tennis program.

Posted by Eddie Dwyer

Nate Griffin prepares for his second consecutive appearance in the state tournament on the campus of The Ohio State University. The singles and doubles play will take place on the varsity courts at Ohio State and play will begin at 9 AM on Friday.

Posted by Eddie Dwyer

Saint Ignatius' standout singles player Nate Griffin was defeated by Cloverleaf's outstanding player Jacob Dunbar, 6-2, 6-1, in the final day of the OHSAA Division I District Tennis Tournament at Oberlin College.

In the third-place match, Nate was leading Massillon Jackson freshman Joey Thomas, 3-2, when Thomas had to withdraw because of an injury to his back. Nate is awarded third place and Thomas, if he is able to recover, will get the fourth qualifying spot.

The top six singles players and doubles teams at Oberlin qualified for next week's state tournament, which will be played on Friday and Saturday on the Varsity Tennis Courts at The Ohio State University. A sophomore, Nate will be competing at state for the second consecutive year.

Posted by Eddie Dwyer

TENNIS: Fresh off an outstanding showing in the Division I sectionals at Oberlin College, Saint Ignatius’ Nate Griffin (singles sectional champ), Sean Frebes and the doubles teams of Yaw
Boakye and Chrstian Zuber and Nick Siciliano and Bob Kirchner will return to Oberlin’s Donald Hunsinger Tennis Courts for the OHSAA Districts. Play begins on Thursday and Saturday at 9 a.m.

*Here are Thursday's matchups for the Wildcats: Nate Griffin versus Jake Pukys from Louisville; Sean Frebes versus Jake Zalenski from Jackson; Christian Zuber and Yaw Boakye versus Steve
Smykal and Michael Hutchings from Highland and Nick Siciliano and Bob Kirchner versus Eric Goldberg and Dillon O’Brien from Solon. The top six in both singles and doubles play advance to the state tournament.

Posted By Eddie Dwyer

Coach Jon Barker's gifted Varsity A tennis team opened its OHSAA tournament play with a dominate effort at the Division I Oberlin College sectionals on Tuesday.

Here is a breakdown on Tuesday's key matches involving the Wildcats. And yes, according to the parings, we could have a Wildcat versus a Wildcat in Saturday's semifinals.

Singles

Quarterfinals: Nathan Griffin (Saint Ignatius) defeated Macklin Robbins (Avon), 6-0, 6-0; Jake Dubusker (St. Edward) versus Sean Frebes (Saint Ignatius) (Friday); Nico Mostardi (Avon) defeated Karl Fehn (Saint Ignatius), 6-1, 6-2.

Saturday’s Semifinal Pairings (Top 4 advance to district play). Note: Saturday's action begins at 9 a.m.

Nathan Griffin vs. Jake Dubusker-Sean Frebes  winner; Jeffrey Williams (St. Edward) vs. Nico Mostardi.

Doubles

Quarterfinals: Christian Zuber and Yaw Boakye of Saint Ignatius defeated Rares Botosneanu-Davesh Chauhan (North Olmsted), 6-0, 6-0; Nick Siciliano and Bob Kirchner of Saint Ignatius defeated Chris Brinich-Chris Richardson (Lakewood), 6-3, 6-1.

Saturday’s Semifinal Pairings (Top 4 advance to districts)

Christian Zuber and Yaw Boakye (Saint Ignatius) vs. Kent Dinchman-Kevin Wang (Westlake); Connor Michelich-Cal Craven (Westlake) vs. Nick Siciliano and Bob Kirchner (Saint Ignatius).

Posted by John Fanta '13

Coach Jon Barker's team, ranked 8th in the state of Ohio by the Ohio Tennis Coaches' Association, fell short of Walsh Jesuit this afternoon, 3-2 at Magnificat High School. The Wildcats are eliminated in the tournament (bracket) and now prepare for the individual sectional tournament play at Oberlin College tomorrow. Look below for matches for the Sectionals on Tuesday. 

Congratulations to Coach Jon Barker and the Varsity tennis team for earning the 8th-place ranking in Ohio in this week's Tennis Coaches Association state poll. Here is a link to the poll: http://otca.us/OTCAPDFFilles/finalpoll2.pdf. The Wildcats were ranked 10th in last week's poll, and won hard-fought matches against Jackson, Hudson, and Western Reserve Academy last week. Heading into today the Wildcats were 16-3 on the season in matches, with two second place tournament finishes as well. The OHSAA tournament begins with Sectional play tomorrow. Check the stories below for matchups and other details.

-Greg Ziton '13 

Posted by Eddie Dwyer

Tennis: Coach Jon Barker reports that his gifted team will be competing in the ongoing "Coaches Cup Team Tournament" on Monday against Walsh Jesuit. Play begins at "approximately" 4:30 on the courts at Magnificat.

On Tuesday and Saturday, it is OHSAA sectional play at Oberlin College's Don Husinger's Tennis Courts. Here are the bracket matches involving the Wildcats (again, according to the OHSAA). In a Bracket 1, Round 2 match, Nate Griffin, seeded No. 1, will face the winner of the match between Christian Kovacevic of Valley Forge and Quinn Miller of Amherst Steele. Sean Frebes, seeded fourth, will play the winner of the match between Brandon Blanchard of Valley Forge and Daniel Martinez of John Marshall in Bracket 2, Round 2 action, and in Bracket 4, Round 1, Karl Fehn faces Jacque Elama of John Marshall.

In doubles play, the top-seeded duo of Christian Zuber and Yaw Boakye takes on the winner of the match between Dan Murphy and Kurt Cicirella of Valley Forge vs. John Scalli and Jordan Kneisel of Amherst Steele. Nick Siciliano and Bob Kirchner, seeded third, will face the winner of the doubles match between Adam Sychia and Michael Ciavarella of Normandy vs. Willie Karp and Mike Anguilano of Berea.

Posted by John Fanta '13 and Presented by Jon Barker

Saint Ignatius tennis won their eleventh consecutive match, but it would not come easy. Doubles teams led the way for the #10 team in the state poll.

Saint Ignatius 3  Western Reserve 2

Singles: Griffin (I) d Brandon Sutton 6-3, 6-3;   Macpherson (W) d Zuber  6-1, 6-3;  
Brock Sutton (W) d Frebes 7-6(6), 3-6, 6-4

Doubles:  Boakye/Fehn (I) d Mehta/Theweissen 6-1, 7-5;   Kirchner/Siciliano (I) d Zhu/McLaughlin 6-1, 6-4

Posted by John Fanta '13 with Score Report from Coach Jon Barker

The #10 team in the state, Saint Ignatius tennis, put on another strong showing on Tuesday afternoon at Magnificat. The Wildcats commanded their way to a tenth straight victory, 4-1, over the Explorers of Hudson.

Saint Ignatius 4  Hudson 1

Singles: Griffin (SIHS) d Boslet 6-2, 6-3;   Zuber (SIHS) d Graham  6-3, 6-3;  Frebes (SIHS) d Denny 6-1, 6-0

Doubles:  Polifrone/Woliowicki (HUDSON) d Siciliano/Kirchner 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-1;    Boakye/Fehn (SIHS) d Kemper/Tiemann 6-2, 6-1

Posted by Eddie Dwyer

TENNIS: Coach Jon Barker's Wildcats get the week started today (Monday) with a match at Massillon Jackson (4:15). On Tuesday afternoon the 'Cats will face Hudson at 4 on the courts at Magnificat, and on Wednesday they travel to Western Reserve Academy (4 p.m.). OHSAA sectional play is set to begin the week of May 13.

Posted by Eddie Dwyer

Congratulations go out to Coach Jon Barker's Varsity A tennis team for earning a 10th-place ranking in the weekly Tennis Coaches Association state poll.

Posted by Eddie Dwyer

TENNIS: Ah yes, another busy week for Coach Barker and Co. – Wednesday at North Canton Hoover, Thursday versus University School at Magnificat and Friday versus St. Edward at Magnificat.

Posted by John Fanta '13

Dual Match played at 5 Seasons

St. Ignatius 5  Strongsville 0

Singles: Griffin (I) d Freeman 6-0, 6-1;   Zuber (I) d Arney  6-2, 6-0;  Frebes (I) d Dahman 6-1, 6-0

Doubles: Siciliano/Kirchner (I) d Gulden/Hayak 6-0, 6-0;    Boakye/Fehn (I) d C Hinckley/Arif 6-0, 6-0

Posted by John Fanta '13

Dual Match played at 5 Seasons

St. Ignatius 3  Walsh 2

Singles: Sandberg (W) d Griffin 7-6 (5), 6-0;   Zuber (I) d Miles  6-0, 6-4;  G Ring (W) d Frebes 7-6 (4), 7-5

Doubles: Siciliano/Kirchner (I) d Joyce/Skinbaum 6-2, 6-2;    Boakye/Fehn (I) d C Ring/Cona 6-2, 6-4

Posted by John Fanta '13

Coach Jon Barker's tennis team began a busy week today, and they began it very strongly. Coming off a tough loss to Copley last week, the Wildcats roared through Mayfield, 5-0, in dual match play at Magnificat High School on Tuesday,

Sopohomore Nate Griffin lost the first set, but bounced to topple Mayfield's Fukamuchi. The state qualifier in 2012 won two out of three sets, as his tallies were, 6-7, 6-4, and 6-4. 

Senior Sean Frebes dominated Mayfield's Dalessandro by shutting him out in their first two sets, 6-0 for each. Karl Fehn won 6-0 in each set over Curtin, and doubles teams of juniors Yaw Boakye and Christian Zuber dominated, and seniors Nick Siciliano and Bob Kirchner ran ship as well.

The Wildcats play Walsh Jesuit tomorrow at 4:15 pm at Magnificat courts. Congratulations to Coach Jon Barker. 

St. Ignatius 5  Mayfield 0

Singles: Griffin (I) d Fukamuchi 6-7 (2), 6-4, 6-4;  Frebes (I) d Dalessandro  6-0, 6-0;  Fehn (I) d Curtin 6-0, 6-0

Doubles: Boakye/Zuber (I) d Faddoul/Gladkey 6-0, 6-0;    Siciliano/Kirchner (I) d Gagliardo/Imhoff 6-0, 6-1

Posted by Eddie Dwyer

TENNIS: It's a demanding week for Coach Jon Barker's program. But then when isn't it? The Wildcats take on Mayfyeld on Tuesday at Magnificat (4 p.m.), Walsh Jesuit comes calling on Wednesday at Magnificat (4:15), Friday it is off to Uniontown Lake (4:15) and on Saturday it is the Medina Doubles Tournament at 8 a.m. Please note that Thursday's match against St. Edward at Magnificat has been postponed until May 3.

Saint Ignatius Tennis was looking forward to participating in the annual Rocky River Tournament, but it was called off due to inclement weather.

-John Fanta '13

Posted by Eddie Dwyer

Tennis: Coach Jon Barker's Wildcats, fresh off their 5-0 victory over Avon Lake on Wednesday evening, will face Copley on Thursday at 4:15 at Magnificat High School. On Saturday, it is the Rocky River Tournament at Tri-City Park. Play begins at 8 a.m.

Posted by John Fanta '13 and Presented by Head Varsity Tennis Coach Jon Barker '87

Early on in the season, the Saint Ignatius Tennis squad is going through a bit of a bumpy road, like many high school teams in any sport. Learning the chemistry in everything that is going on in a jam-packed schedule can be tough. Coach Jon Barker likes the direction of his team, though, and knows that the sky is the limit for them. 

Friday, the Wildcats went to Highland for a team tournament, and they were ready for the weekend. They knocked of Highland 5-0. Junior Jack Napoli filled in for the ill Karl Fehn, and Jack stepped up very strongly. He was put in a tough role as the Wildcats were missing Karl, but Jack stepped in very strongly. 

On Saturday, down two regular starters, the Wildcats fought to the very end with St. Xavier in Lexington, Ohio.  The second doubles team of Bobby Kirchner and Nick Siciliano rolled their opponents in straight sets, and sophomore Nate Griffin outlasted a tough senior in the number one slot, defeating him 7-5 in the third set.  Unfortunately, we fell 2-3 to the Bombers, but the team is learning in the early season, and is getting better every step of the way.

On Tuesday, the 'Cats take the road for a match. Wednesday, they are at home (Magnificat Courts) for match play against the Shormen of Avon Lake.

Posted by Eddie Dwyer

SATURDAY: Coach Jon Barker's Varsity A tennis team is scheduled to face St. Xavier at 10 a.m.

Posted by John Fanta '13

Coach Jon Barker's Wildcat Tennis Team took to the courts for the prestigious St. Edward Invitational. They were tough throughout the day, as seniors Nick Siciliano and Sean Frebes led the forefront in the doubles competition and junior Christian Zuber was a force in the singles.The Wildcats' leader was Nate Griffin, who battled all the way to the singles final. 

In the eight-team invitational, the 'Cats battled to a second place finish in the eight-team field. They finished with 26 points, behind the champion Toledo Saint John (42.5 points). 

It was a day of racquet duels, as the Wildcats' Nate Griffin led the efforts for Saint Ignatius. He met a rival that he is very familiar with, Walsh Jesuit's Aaron Sandberg. 

Griffin won a match in the state tournament last year, while Sandberg was a Divsion I state qualifier. In the invitational's first singles title, the two duked it out in the final. Sandberg took down Griffin in two sets (6-0, 6-2). Griffin fought in the second set, but it was Sandberg who triumphed to win the singles championship. 

Junior Christian Zuber was a third-place finisher in singles, and the doubles team of Nick Siciliano and Sean Frebes placed third in the invitational.

Next up: The Wildcat Tennis team travels to Lexington HS for a challenging road match on Monday (4/8). 

TENNIS

Most Valuable Player: Freshman state qualifier Nathan Griffin

Most Improved Player: Nick Siciliano

Coaches Cup: Chad Burton.

A BRIGHT FUTURE: Congratulations go out to Saint Ignatius freshman tennis player Nate Griffin, who advanced to the quaterfinals during Friday's state matches before being defeated in two sets by Zach Mueck of Lakota East.

There is certainly no shame in losing to Mueck, who is a two-time Division I state runner-up and a young man with more than 100 career victories

AND GOOD LUCK TO NATE GRIFFIN IN SINGLES PLAY AND TO THE SECTIONAL-CHAMPION DOUBLES TEAM OF CHAD BURTON AND YAW BOAKYE AT THIS WEEK'S DISTRICT TENNIS COMPETITION, WHICH TAKES PLACE ON THURSDAY AND SATURDAY AT OBERLIN COLLEGE. THE ACTION BEGINS AT 9 A.M.

*CONGRATULATIONS GO OUT TO St. Ignatius' doubles team of senior Chad Burton and sophomore Yaw Boakye for winning a sectional tennis title at Oberlin College on Saturday. They defeated Avon Lake's James Darkow and Greg Miller, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2.

The Saint Ignatius Varsity tennis team played Walsh Jesuit yesterday in a team tournament match at Paramount Tennis Club. The team lost 2 matches to 3. All the matches were well played.

Wins came from 3rd singles player Yaw Boakye ('14) and the 3rd doubles team of Chad Burton ('12) and Jack Napoli ('14).

Freshman Nate Griffin played insanely hard in an epic 3 set loss at first singles.

The Saint Ignatius JV tennis team concluded its season today with a canceled match against Western Reserve Academy. Despite having clear skies at the beginning of the match, rain began to fall before victory could be had.

The team finished with an astounding 14-1 record, the only loss coming against North Canton Hoover. The team defeated strong teams such as University School, Westlake, and Hudson. The JV team also competed in the Rocky River Invitational, a varsity event.

As the season progressed, call ups and injuries on the Varsity team forced the JV team to adjust. Numerous players saw action at different positions.

Junior Nick Siciliano played singles and doubles before being called up to the varstiy team.

Sophomore Jack Napoli excelled at singles before being called up to varsity.

Junior Jerry Zucca was a solid contributor to the team, playing and winning numerous doubles matches.

The Sophomore duo of Brad Merk and Curt Ludwig appear poised to be key players in upcoming years.

Junior John Gisser was an anchor to the singles lineup, playng matches at 2nd and 3rd singles

Freshman Danny Klein became a symbol of consistency at singles.

Junior Evan Frost saw action at both singles and doubles, winning a key match against Saint Edward and always keeping things interesting.

Sophomores Vince Hwang, Al Zucca, and Alex DiStaulo impressed in exhibition matches.

The JV team also saw Varsity players Sean Frebes ('13) and Karl Fehn ('15) play in JV matches due to injuries.

The team would like to thank all their fans for their support throughout the season. The players would also like to thank coaches Cindy Reagan, Jon Barker, and Coach "Swagger" McKeever for leading them during the season and taking them to Chipotle.

Following matches against University School and North Canton Hoover, the Saint Ignatius Varsity tennis team (accompanied by the JV team) drove down to Western Reserve Academy for their last regular season match. Rain had been a factor all day. It stopped momentarily allowing the matches to begin, but began to fall again suspending the match. 

The Varsity team is scheduled to play against Walsh jesuit in a team tournament match tomorrow at Paramount tennis club in Westlake, Ohio. The match will help determine seeding in the postseason.

The Varsity team finished the regular season 14-2. Despite numerous injuries to starters, the team still had success with a  reshuffled reshuffled lineup. The Saint Ignatius Community wishes the team the best of luck as postseason play begins!

The Saint Ignatius tennis team defeated a short handed yet still talented Westlake High School team 4 matches to 1. Westlake did not have 1st doubles player Colton Buffington, due to illness,or 2nd doubles player JT Rapaport.

The singles players ('15 Nate Griffin, '14 Christian Zuber, and '13 Nick Siciliano) all won in straight sets.

The first doubles team of '12 Chad Burton and '14 yaw Boayke won in a well played 6-2, 7-6 match.

2nd doubles played hard in a tight 3 set match but lost.

JV traveled to the Westlake Recreation Center to play, due to Westlake's home tennis courts being reconstructed. The Wildcats won 3 matches to 2.

Freshman Karl Fehn, pulled down from Varsity, won 3 sets at 1st singles.

Fellow freshman Danny Klein lost in 3 sets at 2nd singles.

Junior John Gisser lost in a hard fought match at 3rd singles.

Juniors Evan Frost and Jerry Zucca won convincingly 6-1, 6-0. The players were the first match finished and went on to root for the other players.

Despite losing 5 games in a row in the second set, Sophomores Brad Merk and Curt Ludwig won their match in 2 sets at 2nd doubles.

The Saint Ignatius opened up the last week of their season with a solid win over CVCA. This is the first match in a tough week of upcoming events with matches against North Canton Hoover, Westlake, and others.

The team won 5 matches to 0.

The JV team made the drive out to CVCA and won 4-1. Vincent Hwang made his season debut at 3rd singles and played tough in a loss.

The Saint Ignatius Varsity tennis team defeated the Saint Edward Eagles 5 matches to 0 at Magnificat High School.

Junior Nick Siciliano filled in for the injured Junior Sean Frebes. Frebes is out for the remainder of the season with a broken thumb.

The JV team won 3 matches to 2. The meet came down to the final match as Juniors Evan Frost and Jerry Zucca won at first doubles 3-6, 6-0, 7-6 (9-7).

Following the match, the two teams had a pizza party at Magnificat. Coach Barker provided pizza, soda, and brownies for the teams.

The Saint Ignatius Varsity tennis team mopped up the tennis courts at Magnificat High School and then went on to defeated Lakewood soundly 5 matches to 0. The team tournament match, which helps determine seeding in the playoffs, was played despite rain, cold temperatures, and wind throughout the day.

Freshman Nate Griffin won his match which included a hard fought second set tiebreak.

Sophomore Christian Zuber soundly deafeated his opponent at second singles.

Junior Nick Siciliano, filling in for junior Sean Frebes (hand injury), won his match with little difficulty.

Both doubles teams (Senior Chad Burton/Sophomore Yaw Boakye, Junior Bob Kirchner/Freshman Karl Fehn) won with little difficulty. 

The Saint Ignatius Blue Man Group attended the match, giving some excellent fan support to the team.

The JV match against Solon was canceled due to rain.

Following the big win over Walsh Jesuit yesterday, the Saint Ignatius Varsity tennis team defeated a talented Hudson team 3 matches to 2. The match featured 3 epic 3 set matches.

Freshman Nate Griffin lost at first singles. The weather was a notable factor in his match.

Junior Sean Frebes won a 3 set classic at 2nd singles.

Sophomore Christian Zuber won another epic 3 set match at third singles.

Senior Chad Burton and Sophomore Yaw Boakye won at 1st doubles.

Junior Bobby Kirchner and Freshman Karl Fehn lost a tight 3 set match.

The win against Hudson is the second of two great win for the tennis team this week.

The JV team won 4 matches to 1.

Due to scheduling, the Varsity tennis match against Solon for this Thursday has been moved. The team has to play Lakewood High School in a team tournament match to determine seeding in the postseason. The Wildcats beat Lakewood soundly in their first meeting winning 5 matches to 0.

The JV team however will be at Solon.

The Saint Ignatius Varsity tennis team played a great game against the tough Walsh Jesuit tennis team and won 3-2. The win is arguably one of the best wins of the season so far. Due to inclement weather, most notably high speed winds, the match was moved indoors at a tennis facility in Akron. The JV match was canceled.

Freshman Nate Griffin lost to Walsh's Sanberg in an increibly hard fought match 6-4, 3-6, 6-7.

Junior Sean Frebes lost to Walsh's second singles 2-6, 2-6.

Sophomore Christian Zuber won comfortably 6-0, 6-0.

The first doubles team of Senior Chad Burton and Yaw Boayke defeated Moneypenny/Dietrich 6-4, 6-1.

Junior Bobby Kirchner and freshman Karl Fehn defeated Cona/Steinbauer 6-1, 6-3.

The Medina Doubles tournament was canceled this Saturday due to poor weather and court conditions. 

The Saint Ignatius Varsity tennis team mixed up its roster against Rocky River. The temporary lineup changes were in response to the Pirates' shuffling of players. Overall, the team did well and the players benefited from the experiences of playing different positions in the 4-1 win.

Junior Sean Frebes played 1st singles and won 6-0, 6-0

Yaw Boayke played moved from 1st doubles to 2nd singles and won 6-1, 6-0

Freshman Karl Fehn, also moving from doubles to singles, lost 4-6, 6-2, 1-6.

First singles player Nate Griffin ('15) teamed up with Senior Chad Burton for 1st doubles and won 6-2, 6-0.

Christian Zuber and Bobby Kirchner won 2nd doubles 6-1, 6-0.

Junior Varsity made the trip to Tri-City park and won 4-1. 

The Saint Ignatius Varsity tennis team defeated the Avon Lake Shoremen 5 matches to 0. Both Varsity and JV drove out to chilly Avon Lake to play. While the Varsity played at the high school, the JV team played at a nearby park.

The varsity used the usual lineup and swept their opponents.

The JV won their match 4-1.

Notable in the JV match were Sophomores Brad Merk and Vince Hwang who came back from being down 1 game to 4 to win their first set 7-6 in a tiebreak.

With a roster depleted by Varsity call ups, the ACT, and vacations, Coach Reagan and the JV Saint Ignatius tennis team nonetheless entered the Rocky River Invitational. Due to the Saint Edward's Tournament falling on the same day, the JV team was called up to participate in this Varsity event. The team, despite numerous rain delays that eventually caused the event to be moved indoors, played hard against local teams like Avon, Walsh Jesuit, and Jefferson high school.

First singles was played by Sophomore Jack Napoli who finished 8th overall, including matches against Jefferson and Walsh Jesuit.

Second singles player John Gisser ('13) finished 4th placed overall.

Freshman Danny Klein played 3rd singles and placed 7th.

Senior George Bashour and Junior Jerry Zucca played numerous tough matches against stiff competition in 1st singles

Freshmen Al Zucca and Alex Distaulo placed 4th in 2nd doubles.

The JV team hopes to learn from their experiences in this varsity event and improve for the rest of the season.

The Saint Ignatius tennis team placed 5th in the Saint Edward's tennis tournament at Paramount Tennis club in Westlake, Ohio. The team improved from last year's 7th place finish despite playing some of the best teams in Ohio like Westlake, Saint John Jesuit, and Saint Xavier. The team had tough draws in the singles and doubles brackets but nonetheless played strong.

Freshman Nate Griffin won the 1st singles consolation bracket after a tough first round loss to University of Louisville recruit Colton Buffington. He defeated 1st singles players from Saint Edward and New Albany.

Sophomore Christian Zuber also won matches in the consolation bracket for 2nd singles including a win over Westlake's 2nd singles player JT Rapaport.

Junior Evan Frost, filling in for usual 3rd singles player Sean Frebes, lost in the consolation quaterfinals to Hudson

Sophomore Yaw Boayke and Senior Chad Burton placed 2nd in the first doubles main draw after a tough loss in an epic match against 1st place finisher Saint John Jesuit.

Junior Robert Kirchner and Freshman Carl Fehn placed 4th in the second doubles main draw with wins over Westlake and New Albany.

Despite being on Easter Vacation, the Saint Ignatius Varsity Tennis Team still played the Orange Lions at Magnificat High School. The Cats won convincingly, 5 matches to 0. Orange's usual first singles player was ineligible for the match do to an OSHAA violation. Nonetheless Saint Ignatius still played hard and prevailed. 

The JV team made the long road trip down to Orange depite accidents occurring on the major interstates. Saint Ignatius won 5 matches to 0.

The tennis teams hope to take advantage of the momentum gained from this match as they enter the Rocky River and Saint Edward tournaments. Due to scheduling, both tournaments happen on Saturday, April 14. Instead of sending just one team out, Coach Barker will lead the Varsity in the Ed's tournament and Coach Reagan will captain the JV squad in the Rocky River tournament.

The Saint Ignatius Varsity tennis team began their Easter Vacation with a win against the Hawken Hawks. The team won the matchup 4 matches to 1. The already pumped up team was given even more energy by the appearance of the Blue Man Group, the school's student run fan organization. 

The Junior Varsity also won their match 4 matches to 1.

The Saint Ignatius Varsity tennis team defeated the Medina Bees 4 matches to 1. The Wildcats reshuffled their  lineup following the loss to Copley. Sophomore Yaw Boayke played doubles with Senior Chad Burton, Junior Sean Frebes was moved up to second singles, and Sophomore Christian Zuber played third singles.

The Junior Varsity won their meet 5 matches to 0. 

The Saint Ignatius varsity tennis team made the long trip to Copley High School and played tough against a potent Copley tennis team. The team lost 2 matches to 3. 

The two wins came from first singles,freshman Nate Griffin, and second doubles, Junior Bobby Kirchner and Freshman Carl Fehn.

The junior varsity won 4 matches to 1 at Magnificat High School. Notable performances were given by Junior Nick Siciliano, returning to the lineup after a shoulder injury, and the doubles team of Brad Merk and Curt Ludwig, who won a well played 3 set match.

The Saint Ignatius varsity tennis team opened the season with a dominant win over the Lakewood Rangers, 5 Matches to 0.

Playing singles for the Wildcats were freshman Nate Griffin, Sophomore Yaw Boayke, and Junior Sean Frebes.

Playing doubles were Senior Chad Burton and Sophomore Christian Zuber and Junior Bobby Kirschner and Sophomore Karl Fehn.

The Junior Varsity also won 5-0.

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