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Ryan Chang loading up his forehand. Ryan Chang tracking down a backhand at the baseline. Between points with William Wallace (left) and Kenji Chevray (right). Kenji Chevray gathering himself and regaining focus. Kenji Chevray with the forehand volley. Nicholas Echeverri (left) and Naveen Krishnan (right) between points. Nicholas Echeverri with the follow through. Contact! We have the Kevin Jung Forehand , composed and compact. Kevin Jung going at the forehand wide. It's a forehand for Naveen Krishnan. Loading up for his serve, Naveen Krishnan is all business; there's no wasted motion here. Louis Morrell and the high forehand. Louis Morrell driving through his backhand with good flex and lift with his legs. Great high follow through on the Ribhu Nag back hand. Ribhu Nag with eyes on the ball, intent on the task at hand. Extending up and out on his follow through, good focus and balance through the end of the shot. Will Rippeto has lined up the forehand drive, showing balance with the off hand and good shoulder rotation. William Wallace just after the service toss release, as the racket rotates to the back scratch position before the ball strike. William Wallace exhibiting the now classic "Unit Turn" of the modern forehand.

Mavericks Battle Westbury Christian in Rematch at Lee LeClear Tennis Center

Harold Graham
The Maverick Boys traveled to Lee LeClear Tennis Center, winning the rematch against the Wildcats of Westbury Christian 6-1. The two teams' first encounter resulted in a 6-0 victory for the Mavs.
This tie featured five lines of Singles and two lines of Doubles.
In Singles, four of the five lines featured debutants in Will Rippeto, Louis Morrell, Ribhu Nag, and Kevin Jung with Ryan Chang playing Singles for the second time this season.
In Doubles, the lines of Nicholas Echeverri/Naveen Krishnan and Kenji Chevray/Willaim Wallace took the court for St. John's.
All in all, a good win with many great takeaways for the lads as the team heads into time off for the Easter Break.
And many thanks to Jackie Ferrufino for the wonderful photos.
The team resumes match play on Tuesday, March 29, with an away match at Strake Jesuit.
Until then and beyond, go Mavericks!

Match Results

Singles
Ryan Chang        vs                 Kyle                       4-8
Will Rippeto        vs                 Leo                        8-5
Louis Morrell       vs                 Paul                       8-0
Ribhu Nag            vs                Richard                  8-1
Kevin Jung          vs                Charlie                   8-1

Doubles
Nicholas Echeverri/Naveem Krishnan vs       8-2
                                     Charlie/David
Kenji Chevray/William Wallace                        8-1
                                     Lanz/Jackie
Back

    • Ryan Chang loading up his forehand.

    • Ryan Chang tracking down a backhand at the baseline.

    • Between points with William Wallace (left) and Kenji Chevray (right).

    • Kenji Chevray gathering himself and regaining focus.

    • Kenji Chevray with the forehand volley.

    • Nicholas Echeverri (left) and Naveen Krishnan (right) between points.

    • Nicholas Echeverri with the follow through.

    • Contact! We have the Kevin Jung Forehand , composed and compact.

    • Kevin Jung going at the forehand wide.

    • It's a forehand for Naveen Krishnan.

    • Loading up for his serve, Naveen Krishnan is all business; there's no wasted motion here.

    • Louis Morrell and the high forehand.

    • Louis Morrell driving through his backhand with good flex and lift with his legs.

    • Great high follow through on the Ribhu Nag back hand.

    • Ribhu Nag with eyes on the ball, intent on the task at hand.

    • Extending up and out on his follow through, good focus and balance through the end of the shot.

    • Will Rippeto has lined up the forehand drive, showing balance with the off hand and good shoulder rotation.

    • William Wallace just after the service toss release, as the racket rotates to the back scratch position before the ball strike.

    • William Wallace exhibiting the now classic "Unit Turn" of the modern forehand.

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