Tennis - Varsity Boys

Groton has a long tradition of extremely strong boys tennis and competes in the Independent School League, arguably the strongest league in New England. Since the early sixties, Groton has had only three head coaches: Richard “Doc” Irons, who coached tennis in the sixties and seventies and for whom the ISL championship trophy is named; David Bannard, who was head coach in the seventies and early eighties; and now John Conner, who was been head coach since 1981.
 
The squad is often in the hunt for top honors in the league. Blessed with ten outdoor courts and eight indoor courts, Groton's facilities are among the best around. Working hard, setting high goals, and exhibiting the finest sportsmanship are trademarks of the Groton School tennis experience. 

Groton is the reigning ISL champion, having completed the 2022 season with a record of 18-0. That undefeated accomplishment includes victories against all fifteen ISL schools plus wins against Andover, Deerfield and Exeter. Groton was also the #1 seed in the New England Class ‘A’ Championships this past spring, narrowly losing in the finals in a great match. During the last five years (two of which were cut short by COVID), Groton’s record is 60-1 in dual matches.