Comets Win Ohio Tennis Coaches Association Team Title
In a remarkable display of skill, the Comets from Mason High School secured the Ohio Tennis Coaches Association team title just a day after Greg Bernadsky’s individual triumph in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division I tennis singles championship. They claimed victory without dropping a match, triumphing over University School with a decisive 3-0 score in the finals and edging past New Albany 3-2 in a nail-biting semifinal encounter.
Highlighting Individual Performances
Bernadsky’s stellar performance included a commanding 6-1, 6-0 win against Vishwum Kapadia, while Daniel Tonkal added another singles victory by defeating Lucas Weidenbecher 6-3, 6-3. Shreyas Mantha contributed significantly as well, overcoming Charlie Christopherson in straight sets, 6-0, 6-2. Notably, the doubles matches remained incomplete during this final competition.
Semifinal Showdown
In the semifinal against New Albany, Bernadsky continued his winning streak, finishing with a score of 6-1, 6-4. The doubles contests were pivotal, with Tonkal and Janek Teply winning decisively at 6-1, 6-1, alongside Aron Dornhecker and Shreyas Mantha, who triumphed 7-5, 6-0.
Indian Hill’s Progress
Meanwhile, Indian Hill has also made its mark by advancing to the Division II team finals. They achieved this feat by narrowly defeating Columbus Academy 3-2, thanks to the strong performances of Neelan Gandhi and Gareth Kurowski in singles, along with the successful pairing of Michael Ryu and Jeremy Starczynowski in doubles. The Enquirer will provide updates as Indian Hill continues its journey in the tournament.
