Ryan Sood returns a serve while partner Aditya Viswanathan waits at the net. The No.2 doubles team won both their matches against St. Mikes and Taos. Photo by Gowri Srinivasan
Caris Hatler and partner Lucia Rudin won their doubles matches against St. Mikes and Taos. Photo by Gowri Srinivasan
By Gowri Srinivasan
Los Alamos
The Varsity tennis District Pool tournament was held at Taos on April 19-20, 2024. The boys topped their pool while the girls placed second, qualifying for the District Semifinals.
The boys were undefeated in their pool, beating Española (6-0), St. Michaels (5-0) and Taos (9-0).
The girls fell narrowly to eventual winners Espanola (4-5) but beating St. Mike’s (5-4) and Taos (6-3). The boys’ lineup consisted of Ryan Sood, Aditya Viswanathan, Nicholas Witkowski, Micheal Witkowski, Andres Iturregui, Cam McDonald and Axel Niklasson.
The Lady Toppers were represented by Sofia Parra, Nailah Quartey, Sabrina Kelley, Tessa Lemke, Alea Kretz, Olivia Hamilton, Caris Hatler and Lucia Rudin.
Both teams face Robertson next Friday in the Semis in Sante Fe for a shot at the District title. The championship matches will be played on Sunday.
The No.1 doubles pairing of Nicholas and Michael Witkowski put on a dominant display. Photo by Gowri Srinivasan
Nailah Quartey readies for a backhand. Photo by Gowri Srinivasan
Cam McDonald beat Chris Gaytan of Española to clinch the win for the Toppers. Photo by Gowri Srinivasan
Lucia Rudin won all three of her singles matches. Photo by Gowri Srinivasan
Alea Kretz reaches for a forehand, beating Paxton Henry in a thrilling 3 set match to clinch the win against Taos. Photo by Gowri Srinivasan
Andres Iturregui partnered with Axel Niklasson. The duo won both their doubles matches. Photo by Gowri Srinivasan
