Another thrilling victory against Exeter, 4-3!
For the second year in a row, Groton won a sparkling 4-3 match against rival Exeter, this year indoors, at home.. Making the afternoon even sweeter was the girls team beating Andover, 5-4, playing at our side, also indoors. Simply put, the Zebras were up to the challenge of defending our home turf against these two giant competitors.
The boys started the afternoon razor sharp, winning the doubles point on the strength of victories by Captains Trip Wight / Michael Lu at #1, Captain Griffin Gura / Miles Zhang at #2, and Husayn Ladha / Sam Lu at #3. Time for singles.
In a match marked by long rallies with balls hit with explosive power, Trip Wight and Exeter's number one battled ferociously. By the end of match, it was Trip who stood victorious 6-2. 6-4. Number 2 Griffin Gura also entered the winner's circle with a stylish straight set victory 6-4, 6-1. Groton 3-0. One more!
Michael Lu answered the call. After splitting sets, he entered into a see-saw battle of a ten point tie-breaker. Michael raced off to an 8-3 lead, yet Exeter battled back, notching the score at 9-9. Fortunately, Michael dug deep, winning the final two points. Groton now had four points Victory was Groton's.
Exeter had plenty left in their tank, however, as their squad was remarkably deep. They won in straight sets at #5 and #6 against Thaddaeus Flatz and Ladha. Sam Lu at #4 lost his match barely, 6-4, 4-6, 5-10 (in the decisive tie-breaker.) Final score: Groton 4 - Exeter 3.
Reflected Señor Conner after the match: "Whether a 7-0 rout, or a squeaker 4-3, a victory is sweet in any form. I am so proud of these boys today. They truly played as a team, cheering each other on, and carrying themselves confidently in every way. To start a season knocking off Deerfield and Exeter is something that I will never take for granted. I am grateful to all the fans who came out to support Groton today, including Headmaster and Mrs. Maqubela."
The boys head to the Kingswood-Oxford tournament this weekend in Connecticut to take part in an eight team tournament featuring Hotchkiss, Choate, Deerfield, Westminster, Lawrenceville, Groton, Kingswood Oxford and Hall School. Groton is the defending champion with a streak of some four consecutive titles. They hope to continue their winning ways.
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The boys started the afternoon razor sharp, winning the doubles point on the strength of victories by Captains Trip Wight / Michael Lu at #1, Captain Griffin Gura / Miles Zhang at #2, and Husayn Ladha / Sam Lu at #3. Time for singles.
In a match marked by long rallies with balls hit with explosive power, Trip Wight and Exeter's number one battled ferociously. By the end of match, it was Trip who stood victorious 6-2. 6-4. Number 2 Griffin Gura also entered the winner's circle with a stylish straight set victory 6-4, 6-1. Groton 3-0. One more!
Michael Lu answered the call. After splitting sets, he entered into a see-saw battle of a ten point tie-breaker. Michael raced off to an 8-3 lead, yet Exeter battled back, notching the score at 9-9. Fortunately, Michael dug deep, winning the final two points. Groton now had four points Victory was Groton's.
Exeter had plenty left in their tank, however, as their squad was remarkably deep. They won in straight sets at #5 and #6 against Thaddaeus Flatz and Ladha. Sam Lu at #4 lost his match barely, 6-4, 4-6, 5-10 (in the decisive tie-breaker.) Final score: Groton 4 - Exeter 3.
Reflected Señor Conner after the match: "Whether a 7-0 rout, or a squeaker 4-3, a victory is sweet in any form. I am so proud of these boys today. They truly played as a team, cheering each other on, and carrying themselves confidently in every way. To start a season knocking off Deerfield and Exeter is something that I will never take for granted. I am grateful to all the fans who came out to support Groton today, including Headmaster and Mrs. Maqubela."
The boys head to the Kingswood-Oxford tournament this weekend in Connecticut to take part in an eight team tournament featuring Hotchkiss, Choate, Deerfield, Westminster, Lawrenceville, Groton, Kingswood Oxford and Hall School. Groton is the defending champion with a streak of some four consecutive titles. They hope to continue their winning ways.
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