The Bronx Science Wolverines entered this season as the champions of the PSAL’s 2A Division in New York City, and from the very beginning of the year, defending that title was the main priority. “Before our first match of the season, our captain Henry [Bardey] said to all of us, ‘Let’s go into this with…
Navigating the recruitment process for a high school athlete seeking to continue their career at the next level is a daunting task. Even for the best of the best and a highly sought-after recruit, the stress can be overwhelming, as the decision on where the next chapter in your life will take place is an…
Every summer, our tennis community is fortunate to have the eyes of the tennis world on New York as the US Open brings the best players from across the globe to compete here during the three-week long event. With the US Open comes exciting opportunities and unique moments for local aspiring professional tennis players. That…
The defending PSAL 2A champions, Bronx Science, advanced back to the semifinals after posting a 5-0 victory over New Dorp on Tuesday. Kevin Diao led the way with a 10-2 victory at first singles, while Ishaan Bhagat was a 10-0 winner at second singles and Sungjin Yun won 10-2 at third singles. In doubles, Henry…
The Quakers of Horace Greeley defeated Syosset to win the New York State Division I (Large School) Championship, winning five of the seven courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center to bring home the program’s first state title. Daniella Rosenblit got her team started with a 6-0, 6-0 victory at third singles,…
For the third time in four years, the girls from Byram Hills are the New York State Division II (Small School) Champions. The Bobcats brought the state title back to their school with a 4-1 triumph over Bayport-Blue Point at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center last winter. The title was clinched by…
Party like its 1978. The Lady Knights of James Madison captured the PSAL New York City 2A Girls’ Tennis Championship this fall, defeating McKee/Staten Island Tech 3-2 in a thrilling finals match, and bringing a city title back to James Madison for the first time since Jimmy Carter was in the White House. “I’m so…
Heading into this season, the Abraham Lincoln Railsplitters were a motivated bunch. After being defaulted in the playoffs in 2023, the team was determined to prove itself this fall. The girls from Lincoln proved it belonged the city’s best, and captured the PSAL New York City 1A Championship, edging out the High School for Environmental…
Angel Walia capped off her high school tennis career in the best way possible as the senior from Herricks captured the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Singles Title at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens. Walia won her fifth consecutive match of the week as she defeated…
One thing that is important at any school or tennis academy is that the students and players there feel comfortable. More integral than anything else is creating a welcoming environment that allows those within it to flourish. And that is what Lola Dangin has found at The Ross School Tennis Center, the top-tier private school…