Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference Tennis Championships 2025
In the latest showcase of talent at the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) tennis championships for 2025, several teams and individuals have been recognized for their outstanding performances. The conference has four divisions—Liberty, Independence, Colonial, and American—each boasting its top performers.
Liberty Division
Liberty Division saw remarkable achievements, with the first team featuring Liam Hong from Morristown Beard as the freshman standout at first singles. Alongside him were senior Griffin Halper (second singles) and junior Rohan Reddy from Mountain Lakes (third singles). Mountain Lakes dominated the doubles categories as well, with Harry Joelsson and Thomas Berei clinching first doubles, while Ivan Lee and Glen Finnie took second doubles.
Second-team selections included freshman Anish Gupta from Parsippany and seniors Deagan O’Shaughnessy and Nathan Soos from Mountain Lakes and Morristown Beard respectively. Honorable mentions were awarded to several talented players, including sophomore Ariel Litinski from Hanover Park and senior Jonathan Barnett from Mountain Lakes. The division was ultimately won by Mountain Lakes, which also received the sportsmanship award, sharing it with Hanover Park.
Independence Division
Independence Division recognized its top talent with Madison emerging as champions. First team honors went to freshman Charles Bibbee at first singles, senior Broderick Dineen (second singles), and junior Bryce Curey (third singles), all representing Madison. The first doubles duo of Luke Cimino and Scott Sullivan also helped secure the top spot for Madison, alongside their second doubles team Dashiell James and Raphael Joiris.
The second team included standout players like sophomore Maxwell Halasnik from Kinnelon and senior Efan Lin from Whippany Park. Honorable mentions highlighted the efforts of players like Kinnelon senior Henry Evans. Kinnelon also received the sportsmanship award in this division.
Colonial Division
Colonial Division saw Kittatinny emerge as the champions, showcasing depth in talent. Senior Sean Palermo led the first team at first singles, with High Point’s Sam Faillace and Kittatinny’s Gabe Davis also earning their spots. The doubles team of Zeke Osorio and Tyler Current helped Kittatinny maintain their competitive edge.
The second team featured senior Logan Sellers from Kittatinny and other notable players from Wallkill Valley and High Point. The division also recognized sportsmanship awards for Newton and High Point.
American Division
American Division honors went to both Chatham and Delbarton, highlighting exceptional teamwork and individual successes. Freshman Brayden Bonetti at first singles and fellow teammates secured top spots, supported by Chatham’s strong doubles performance.
Delbarton’s entries included junior Hugh Weldon and veteran talent including Davis Zhang and Veer Gupta. Honorable mentions in this division were plentiful, with players from various schools like Mendham and Randolph making a mark.
National Division
Finally, in the National Division, Morris Knolls earned recognition as champions, with standout players like freshman Jacobo Dussan leading at first singles. Morris Knolls’ second doubles team, guided by the talent of players such as Eric Alexander and Charlie Beyer, demonstrated the strength of the athletes in this competitive setting. Morris Knolls also received a sportsmanship award, shared with Mount Olive.
Conclusion
With a full roster of all-stars, the NJAC has celebrated the athletic talents of its tennis players this year, emphasizing both competitive spirit and camaraderie among the teams. The depth of young talent suggests a bright future for tennis in the Northwest Jersey area, marking an exciting year for high school athletics.
