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Message from the Tennis Pros:
Congratulations to our Newfield Junior Tennis Team for their win over Woodway, 15-7!! Well done!! :)
(Posted on Thursday July 7, 2011 6:55pm)
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Fairfield County Junior Tennis League
Division: Challenger Division 1
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| 2011 Junior Tennis Team Results |
| Overall Won-Lost record this season:
Team 3 - 0 Boys 8 - 3 Girls 6 - 5
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| Match Against |
Results |
| Country Club of New Canaan |
Newfield earns victory over CC of New Canaan 14-8 in season opener!
Newfield earns victory over Country Club of New Canaan 14-8 in 2011 season opener
The Newfield junior tennis team won their season debut 14-8 versus New Canaan Country Club, lifted by some clutch performances from the boys team and convincing play from the girls squad. The boys team, winning 6-5, were led by the solid play of Nick Morelli who notched a 8-3 win overcoming a slow start. Brandon Temple and Sam Sterman exhibited some fine doubles play, winning their match 8-4. Sam Alptekin played his best tennis when it mattered most - securing a 8-7 win for Newfield when he stormed through his tie-breaker 7-0.
Glen Brown fought valiantly but ultimately fell 8-6 in his 14 under match. Lucas Fee and Devon Ward also played well in defeat, clawing their way into a tie-breaker by showing some nice teamwork. Jack Piazza, David Kristof also battled hard in their 12 under singles matches. Paul Hager won his first singles match in the u12 category - pulling out a nice 8-6 win. Derek Ward and Greyson Etheredge earned some valuable experience in their doubles match showing solid sportsmanship and effort throughout.
The u10 category was all Newfield. Greyson Etheredge and Rex Elwell played beautifully on court 5, each earning a 6-0 win against their respective opponents.
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The Newfield girls team were spurned on by their veterans for a solid 8-3 win. Sarah Alptekin notched a 8-0 win in the u17 category, as did Kendra and Kyra Fitzpatrick in the u14 category. Later, Kendra and Kyra teamed up for another point for Newfield when they cruised to a 8-1 win in u17 doubles play.
Suzie Alptekin played steady for her 8-4 win, as did Katarina Cucullo and Christina Molkenthin each securing the u12 singles sweep for Newfield. A special job well done for Sarah Jane Clarke and Nicole Welsh for their first career doubles win for the Newfield squad, playing some nice doubles in their 8-3 win. Annie Morelli and Finley Wetmore battled hard throughout, before falling 8-5 in their u14 match. Kate Welsh did beautifully, completing her first match for Newfield. :)
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Newfield starts 1-0 on the season and plays Thursday - Boys are home, Girls are away. Come root our kids on! :) Action starts at 1:00pm!
(Posted on Sunday July 3, 2011 7:51pm)
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| Woodway Country Club |
Newfield girls help power team to victory over Woodway, 15-7
The Newfield junior tennis team improved to 2-0 on the season with an impressive afternoon of tennis against the Woodway Country Club. The boys team, falling 6-5, proved to have one of the most intense meets in recent memory. Two matches were decided in tie-breakers, both going to Woodway. Aditya Krishnamachar played valiantly in his first match of the season, coming from behind the entire match to enter into the tie-breaker, and came only a few points short of winning. Derek Ward and Greyson Etheredge, playing on the other bookend of the tennis courts, were also locked into a duel in their seesaw affair. Their tie-breaker went into extended play to decide the outcome, falling 9-7 to Woodway. They exhibited great communication and a positive attitude despite the loss. :)
Newfield boys were led again by their spectacular play in the 17's and 10's. Nick Morelli played his best match of the season, dismantling his opponent 8-1. Sam Sterman and Thomas Rosenfeld (fighting an injured finger) got off to a slow start, but roared midway to propel to a 8-2 win. Rex Elwell and Greyson Etheredge kept up their dominating ways, each not losing a single game this season! Both collecting 6-0 wins with their great play. Peter Grant and Glen Brown battled hard in the 14's but utlimately Woodway proved too tough to defeat. Liam Gorey and Devon Ward played perhaps Woodway's best doubles team in their match, losing 8-0, but took their loss in stride and displayed good sportsmanship.
The Newfield girls had a much easier time of it, winning their meet in convincing fashion 10-1. Sarah Alptekin, Kyra Fitzpatrick, and Kendra Fitzpatrick all improved to 2-0 on the season with their solid performances. Kendra and Kyra also teamed up for their second straight doubles win. Allegra Molkenthin and Katarina Cucullo finished off the sweep in the 14's, pairing for a 8-6 victory in their doubles match. :)
Suzie Alptekin pulled through in a squeeker 8-7, streaking away in the tie-breaker 7-3. Laura Schwartzman collected her first win of the season without dropping a game in her win, 8-0. Christina Molkenthin played her second consecutive solid match, winning 8-3. Nicole Welsh and Sarah Jane Clarke couldnt quite have enough to overcome Woodway, losing 8-3 in the 12's doubles category.
The real nice surprise came with some stellar play in the 10's from first-timers Madison Ogilve and Jenna Handali - each collecting a hard fought victory. Madison winning 6-4 in a tight one, and Jenna claiming a win in the tie-breaker 7-4. :)
Newfield is now 2-0 on the season and plays a key match against the Italian Center next Thursday at 1. Girls are home, and boys are away! Come rout on our kids! :) |
| Italian Center |
Newfield remains unbeaten, topples Italian Center 14-8
The Newfield junior tennis team continues to have a stranglehold on first place with their victory over Italian Center on thursday. The boys team stepped up their game, winning 8-3, to propel Newfield to the victory. Nick Morelli, Sam Sterman, Sam Alptekin all remained unbeaten on the season with their wins. Jack Ogilve, Jack Piazza, and Aditya Krishnamamchar all notched their first win on the season as well on Thursday. Newfield boys received an extra boost with wins in both U10 matches by newcomers Will Stahl and Peter Bredahl. :)
In u14 doubles, Glen Brown and Lucas Fee battled hard all match but ultimately fell in a tie-breaker 8-7 (7-4). David Kristof and Paul Hager also fought hard in their match but were overpowered by the Italian Center in the u12 doubles category.
The Newfield girls had a successful afternoon at Newfield, winning 6-5, in what was a topsy-turvy affair. Sarah and Suzie Alptekin won for the the third straight week, as did Christina Molkenthin and Katarina Cucullo. The girls team received a nice jolt with the splendid play of Allegra Molkenthin who won her singles match, and teamed with Kyra Fitzpatrick for a win the u17 doubles category. Annie Morelli and Finley Wetmore lost momentum in their u14 doubles match, falling 8-6. Jenna Handali and Emily Schwartzman almost pulled off a stellar comeback before losing 8-6 in the u12 doubles - each playing doubles for the first time! Kyra Fitzpatrick took her first loss of the season, competing hard until the bitter end of her u14 singles match. Jenna Handali and Emily Schwartzman lost in their u10 category, but both battled throughout. Congrats to Emily for completing her first career match for Newfield. :)
The Newfield junior team is now 3-0, and battles Middlesex for a chance to win the division title and their 3rd unbeaten season on Thursday July 28th @ 1PM. Please come out and support our team! |
| Middlesex |
Newfield routs Middlesex 17-5 to clinch 3rd FCJTL Challenger Division title
The Newfield junior team saved one of its best performances for the finale of the 2011 campaign against Middlesex on Thursday afternoon, claiming a 17-5 win and it's third division title.
The boys played decisive tennis, setting the tempo early in route to their 8-3 win. Nick Morelli, playing in his last match for Newfield, remained unbeaten on the season with his 10-3 win. Sam Sterman and Brandon Temple raced off to a great start before eventually securing victory 10-6 to sweep the u17 category. Jack Ogilve won his second straight match, 10-6, playing some solid tennis midway through the pro set. Peter Grant earned his first victory on the season, with a convincing 10-4 win. In u14 doubles, Liam Gorey and Lucas Fee played nip and tuck tennis against Middlesex, but their opponents nudged out the win 10-8.
In u12 action, Aditya Krishnamachar and Nick Elwell played some nice tennis in stretches, but were eventually knocked off by their Middlesex counterpart. Jack Piazza came through his match, converting on his 9th match point, to get a solid 10-5 victory. Paul Hager and David Kristof made a furious comeback, winning the match of the day for the boys, 10-9, with the win coming 7-5 in the tie breaker. Both were ecstatic after the win!
The u10 category, always a strong suit for Newfield this summer, was no different on Thursday. Rex Elwell remained undefeated, winning 6-2, and Charlie O'Connor won his first match in his promising Newfield career, 6-3 to round out the scoring.
The Newfield girls won a season-high 9 matches on Thursday against Middlesex, playing some inspired tennis at the right time. Laura Schwartzman played the longest match this season, nearly 90 minutes, playing well into the tie-breaker. When her opponent hit a backhand in the net, at 9-10, it gave Laura the win, 10-9, 11-9 in the breaker. Kendra and Kyra, the hottest duo going, continued their strong doubles play, winning 8-3, and followed it up with a win in singles. Kyra bouncing back with a 8-1 win, and Kendra pulled away in the last 5 games, winning 8-4. Annie Morelli and Katarina Cucullo secured the u14 sweep for Newfield, with their convincing 8-1 win. Annie getting her first win of the season!
In u12 competition, Katarina Cucullo also pulled the double win, pulling out her singles match 8-3. Christina Molkenthin roared back from an early deficit to keep her record unblemished, with a 8-3 win. Nicole Welsh and Emily Schwartzman put in a great effort, but came up short against their opponents 8-2.
In u10, Madison Ogilve showed some true grit and determination, shaking off a 4-1 hole, to win in a tie-breaker, 6-5 (7-4). Jenna Handali completed the scoring with a steady performance throughout, wearing her opponent down 6-3.
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The Newfield junior team amassed 60 points this season (equally their '09 total) and has secured their 2nd title in 3 years, and will move up into the FCJTL Championship Division in 2012! :) |
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2011 Junior Tennis Team Practice Schedule
Tryouts on Thursday, May 12: Varsity 3:30-4:30, JV 4:30-5:30
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| Group | Days | Times |
| Varsity | Mon, Tues, Wed | 3:00 - 4:30pm |
| Junior Varsity | Mon, Tues, Wed | 4:30 - 6:00pm |
| Note: Matches are on Thursdays. |
2011 Junior Tennis Match Schedule
Matches are on Thursdays from 12:00 - 4:00pm
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Home |
Away |
| June 30 | CC of NC | Boys | Girls |
| July 7 | Woodway | Boys | Girls |
| July 14 | Italian Center | Girls | Boys |
| July 21 | Bye | | |
| July 28 | Shore & Country | Girls | Boys |
| August 4 | Rain Date | | |
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