Lower Merion boys tennis team repeats as Central League champs

By defeating Conestoga in a battle that consisted of the only two remaining undefeated teams in the Central Athletic League, the Lower Merion boys’ tennis team were officially crowned the Central League champions for the second time in two years. Guided by team captains Justin Yi and Scotty Stuart, the Lower Merion Aces went undefeated during the regular season, compiling an impressive record of 14-0.

To clinch the league title, Lower Merion defeated Conestoga 5-2. At first singles, Justin Yi defeated Justin Xu, 7-6(5), 6-3; at second singles, Brian Yi defeated Rohan Rao, 6-1, 6-2; and at third singles, Mark Lancaster defeated Aaron Sun, 6-3, 6-3.

At first doubles, Adam Lee and Stoyan Angelov defeated Sebastian Lubiniecki and Manas Dhawan, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4; at second doubles, Scotty Stuart and Charlie Bittinger lost against Raphael Lubiniecki and Vincent Yao, 6-3, 3-6, 4-6; at third doubles, Noah Sicouri and Ones Tuhenya lost against Hemanth Kolluri and Lucas Choi, 5-7, 4-6; and at fourth doubles, David Liu and Sam Abella defeated Francis Qin and Derek Qin, 6-4, 6-2.

As the Lower Merion Aces advance to the PIAA District 1 tournament, they will look to continue their undefeated run that dates back to last year.