Tennis

New-look Quaker Valley girls tennis lineup eager to compete
September 4, 2022
Despite losing seven players from last year’s playoff team, Quaker Valley girls tennis coach Christi Hays believes the Quakers will be a viable contender for a section title this season.

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Sewickley Academy’s Ashley Close helped the Panthers capture a WPIAL championship in 2021.
Sewickley Academy girls tennis aims to defend WPIAL Class 2A crown
August 28, 2022
Expect the dynasty to continue this season for the Sewickley Academy girls tennis program.

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Hampton girls tennis player Emma Spiess prepares for a match Aug. 25, 2022, at Hampton.
Realignment gives Hampton tennis team high hopes
August 27, 2022
The tennis courts at Hampton Community Park haven’t changed since last year. They are still 78 feet long by 36 feet wide.

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Bethel Park’s Mia Gorman talks with Peters Township’s Kat Wang after their WPIAL Class 3A championship match on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at North Allegheny High School.
Breaking down changes to the 2022-23 WPIAL girls tennis alignment
June 27, 2022
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.

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Quaker Valley’s Mike Sirianni prepares to play a backhand.
Sirianni twins make unforgettable impact on Quaker Valley tennis program
June 26, 2022
They formed a firm foundation for the Quaker Valley boys tennis program the past four years.

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Quaker Valley’s Will Sirianni prepares for a forehand during practice May 4 in Leetsdale.
Quaker Valley boys tennis team takes pride in state semifinal berth
June 19, 2022
Quaker Valley’s boys tennis team ended its banner 2022 season on a high note coated with a bit of disappointment.

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Quaker Valley’s Mike Sirianni prepares to play a backhand.
Quaker Valley tennis seniors leave lasting legacy
There wasn’t a single “unsung hero” on the 2022 Quaker Valley boys championship tennis team.

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North Catholic’s Nicolas Scheller plays in the WPIAL Class 2A singles tennis championship match April 13.
North Catholic’s Nicolas Scheller wins state tennis title
May 28, 2022
North Catholic senior Nicolas Scheller won a state tennis championship in emphatic fashion Saturday, sweeping past District 1 champion Toby Frantz of Faith Christian Academy, 6-0, 6-0, in the Class 2A finals in Hershey.

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South Fayette’s Jake Patterson plays in the WPIAL Class 3A singles tournament April 13.
WPIAL champs still alive at state tennis tournament
May 27, 2022
All four WPIAL champions are still alive in the hunt for state titles after Friday’s action at the PIAA tennis championships in Hershey.

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The Quaker Valley girls track and field team celebrates with the WPIAL championship trophy after the Class AA team finals on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Peters Twp.
Quaker Valley boys tennis, girls track teams celebrate WPIAL daily double
May 22, 2022
It’s being acclaimed as “Championship Wednesday” at Quaker Valley.

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Quaker Valley’s Will Sirianni plays against South Park during the 2021 WPIAL Class 2A doubles tournament.
Quaker Valley tennis falls in state semifinals
May 21, 2022
WPIAL champion Quaker Valley saw its bid for a PIAA Class 2A team tennis title end in the state semifinals Saturday in Hershey.

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Fox Chapel’s Will Siegel
Fox Chapel tennis team celebrates win over rival in WPIAL finals, PIAA 1st-round victory
Many WPIAL championship teams suffer a letdown in their first PIAA tournament game.

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Chartiers Valley boys tennis team scratches out playoff spot
For the second straight spring, the Chartiers Valley boys tennis team finished fourth in rugged Section 4-3A.

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Quaker Valley defeated North Catholic in the WPIAL Class 2A team tennis finals Wednesday, May 11, 2022.
Quaker Valley tennis advances to PIAA semifinals
May 20, 2022
One WPIAL boys tennis team remains in the hunt for a PIAA title after Quaker Valley earned a 3-1 win over District 6 champion Juniata in the state quarterfinals Friday at Hershey Racquet Club.

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Dhruv Kulkarni and Prerit Yadav were silver medalists in the WPIAL Class 3A doubles championships.
Franklin Regional tennis has plenty to celebrate, even after WPIAL semifinal loss
May 14, 2022
It wasn’t the ending Franklin Regional boys tennis coach Howard Fisher had envisioned, but the veteran coach of 43 seasons was still proud of the season.

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Quaker Valley defeated North Catholic in the WPIAL Class 2A team tennis finals Wednesday, May 11, 2022.
Fox Chapel, Quaker Valley win WPIAL team tennis titles
May 11, 2022
Fox Chapel freshman Mason Friday said he and sophomore Travis Malone have great chemistry as a doubles team.

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Shady Side Academy’s Sam Bitzer (left) and David Mnuskin celebrate a point in the WPIAL Class 3A Doubles Championship April 27 at North Allegheny.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 11, 2022: WPIAL team tennis champs look to repeat
The last of the district boys tennis gold will be handed out Wednesday.

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Shady Side Academy’s David Mnuskin (left) and Sam Bitzer display gold medals for winning the WPIAL Class 3A doubles championship April 27 at North Allegheny.
Shady Side Academy doubles champs turn attention to PIAA tournament
May 7, 2022
After missing last season because of elbow surgery and 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, Shady Side Academy junior David Mnuskin wanted to make the most of a rare opportunity.

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Canon-McMillan’s Taylor Eckles connects on a bases-clearing double during a 2021 WPIAL Class 6A semifinal against Norwin.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 5, 2022: 6A softball powers vie for section title
May 4, 2022
The Section 1-6A softball championship will be decided Thursday when Mt. Lebanon visits Canon-McMillan.

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<strong>Above:</strong> The 2022 Sewickley Academy boys tennis team ended the regular season with a 6-1 section record. <strong>Left:</strong> Team co-captains are, from left, junior Jonathan Varghese and senior Rohan Shah.
                                photos: Courtesy of SA tennis
Sewickley Academy boys tennis looks forward to WPIAL playoffs
May 1, 2022
Sewickley Academy coach Whitney Snyder had not met freshman Severin Harmon before this season.

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