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Returning the ball with a down the line shot is
sophomore Chris Chiou. He had a perfect season
and went on to state in singles and placed second,
losing only one match. photo by Pea rl Chen
Showing the correct form for hitting th e perfect SERVING
forehand is sophomore Mark Mohr. He ended hi s
season on a high note and he said is looking foward to
another successsful season. photo by Kelli McMahon FORTHEY
V IGTOR

· By: Katie Swartz
Taking second at state and grab- played against a player he beat two times
bing a first time ever in school history before. He ended up losing the match
Metro title gave the varsity tennis team because he got leg cramps and couldn't
bragging rights. run to return the ball.
In addition to th is, each player Senoir Matt Panzer and Sopho-
earned a medal in tournament action. more Nick Petrick also experienced suc-
"As a team we did really good; we cess at Metros. The two placed second in
went to Metros for the first time and placed the #1 doubles at Metro. Andy Shannon
second," junior Matt Gasperini said and Matt Gasparini took second in the #2
"Our season was very successful doubles at Metros.
and we have high hopes for next year "I enjoy playing doubles the best.
because were only losing one senior," Then I don't have to play on the court by
Coach John Carroll said. myself," Petrick said.
Sophomore and varsity player Placing second in #2 Doubles
Chris Chiou placed first in singles in the were Andy Shannon and Matt Gasparini.
Metro finals. "I like playing doubles better be-
"Maybe in the papers it says I cause it takes off the individual stress,
clinched the Metro title for us, but without and we both can take the credit," fresh-
the outstanding play of our number one man Andrew Shannon said.
and two doubles, and number two singles, As the season wrapped up, the
I wouldn't have been able to be in that team looked forward to another great sea-
position in the first place," son.
he said. "Next year I'll beat him. I guaran-
In the third set of finals Chiou tee that, Chiou said.

Discussing pregame strategies before Metros were
coach John Carrol and sophomore Chris Chiou. "Our
whole team had a great season, but for me it was
disappointing that the onl y game I lost was th e bi ggest
game of the season," Chiou said .
Putting away the overhead to fi ni sh off th e point is
junior Jeff Nathan. Nathan played on both varsity and Boys Tennis 179
JV depending on where he was needed.