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NORTH ALLEGHENY VARSITY TENNIS

*WPIAL RUNNERUP*

*SECTION CHAMPIONS*

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COBETTO FALLS IN QUARTERFINALS

Tiger junior Mike Cobetto defeated David Bortner of State College, 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, to advance to the quarterfinal round of the PIAA Class AAA singles championship at Penn State's Sarni Tennis Complex on Friday afternoon.  In the quarters, Cobetto was defeated by #1 seed Chris Welte of Strath Haven, 6-1, 6-1. 

Congratulations to Mike Cobetto for an outstanding season!

PIAA BOYS' SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP
Sarni Tennis Complex, Pennsylvania State University
May 28-29, 2004

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TIGERS FALL IN FINAL TO UPPER ST. CLAIR, 4-1

The Tigers battled Upper St. Clair to the end in the WPIAL Championship at Shady Side Academy on Thursday afternoon but came up a little short as the Panthers defeated NA, 4-1.  Sophomore Payom Dousti defeated Todd Becker at number two singles, 6-3 and 6-1, for only NA victory in the match.  Both doubles matches went to three sets before USC was able to win.  

In the other singles competition, Evan Reese of the Panthers downed junior Mike Cobetto at number one singles, and freshman Ryan Hennessee dropped his match to Chris Foster.  In the number one doubles match, junior Perry Evangelista and senior Danny Moosa won the second game, 7-5, to tie the match before falling in the deciding game.  At number two doubles, senior Lee House and junior Pat Miller defeated Joe Tucker and Andy Smith, 7-5, in the first game but could not hold the advantage as USC won the next two.

It was a great season for the Tigers who finished with an overall record of 18-2.  NA captured the section title in addition to adding the runnerup WPIAL trophy.  Congratulations to seniors Lee House and Danny Moosa who played in the last match for NA.  They had a fine season and a great career!

To celebrate the conclusion of an outstanding season, the tennis team will be sponsoring two weeks of intramural tennis.  Monday and Tuesday will be warm-up days.  All NA students are encouraged to participate!

MATCH SUMMARY
UPPER ST. CLAIR - 4  NORTH ALLEGHENY - 1

WPIAL BOYS' TEAM TENNIS TOURNAMENT

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TIGERS UPSET FOX CHAPEL, 3-2, TO ADVANCE TO FINAL

After NA's two doubles teams gave the Tigers an early lead, junior Mike Cobetto came through at number one singles to lead the Tigers to a 3-2 victory over top seed Fox Chapel at the North Hills High School courts on Wednesday afternoon.  

Junior Perry Evangelista and senior Danny Moose were victorious at number one doubles, with the #2 doubles team of senior Lee House and junior Pat Miller earning a victory as NA took a 2-0 lead.  Cobetto then won his match and the Tigers had upset the Foxes to move on to the finals.  According to Coach John Woffington, "NA pulled off one of the great upsets in the history of high school tennis!"

The Tigers will meet Upper St. Clair this afternoon at  Shady Side Academy for the WPIAL Championship.  Match time is scheduled for 3:00 pm.

GOOD LUCK, TIGERS!!!!!

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TIGERS DOWN WOODLAND HILLS, 3-1, TO MOVE ON TO SEMIFINALS

Led by victories in both doubles matches and a win by sophomore Payom Dousti in singles, the Tigers defeated Woodland Hills, 3-1, at the North Hills courts on Tuesday afternoon.  The win advanced the Tigers to the semifinals where they will play top seed Fox Chapel this afternoon, again at the North Hills High School courts.

The doubles teams of junior Perry Evangelista and senior Danny Moosa at number one and senior Lee House and junior Pat Miller at number two gave the Tigers an early lead.  Dousti clinched the victory for NA with his win in singles.  For mutual agreement, the remaining singles match was called off giving the Tigers the 3-1 victory.

The semifinal match this afternoon at North Hills is scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm.

GOOD LUCK, TIGERS!

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CONNELLSVILLE FALLS TO NA, 5-0, IN FIRST ROUND OF PLAYOFFS

The Tigers had little trouble with Connellsville at the Senior High courts on Monday afternoon as they cruised past the Falcons, 5-0, in the first round of the WPIAL Team Championship playoffs.  In singles play, junior Mike Cobetto, sophomore Payom Dousti, and freshman Ryan Hennessee each won easily, losing just one game each.  

In doubles competition, the number one team of junior Perry Evangelista and senior Danny Moosa and the number two team of juniors Pat Miller and Adam Johnson were victorious.  This afternoon, the Tigers will take on a powerful Woodland Hills team in the quarterfinals.  Match time is set for 3:00 pm at the North Hills High School courts.

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TIGERS WIN 15TH WITH 4-1 VICTORY OVER CENTRAL CATHOLIC

The Tigers increased their overall record to 15-1 with a 4-1 victory over the Central Catholic Vikings at the Senior High courts on Thursday afternoon.  Junior Mike Cobetto and sophomore Payom Dousti led the way with wins in singles play.

In doubles action, the team of junior Perry Evangelista and senior Lee House was victorious in the number one position while the number two team of senior Lee House and junior Pat Miller came through as well.  The Tigers will be back in action this afternoon when they host Sewickley Academy at the Senior High courts.  Match time is set for 3:30 pm.

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TIGERS BLANK GATEWAY, 5-0, FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE SHUTOUT

The Tigers traveled to Gateway on Wednesday afternoon and defeated the Gators, 5-0, for their third consecutive shutout victory.  Sophomore Payom Dousti, senior Lee House, and freshman Ryan Hennessee all won close competitive singles matches to lead the Tigers to the victory.

In doubles play, junior Perry Evangelista and senior Danny Moosa won at number one doubles, while the junior team of Pat Miller and Adam Johnson took care of business at number two doubles.  

The Tigers will host Central Catholic this afternoon as they prepare for the WPIAL Team Championships that get under way next week.  Match time today at the Senior High courts is set for 3:30 pm.

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DOUSTI, EVANGELISTA FALL IN QUARTERFINALS OF WPIAL DOUBLES

Sophomore Payom Dousti and junior Perry Evangelista advanced to the quarterfinal round of the WPIAL Doubles Tournament at Norwin High School on Monday afternoon.  The Tiger duo defeated Robbie Lawlor and Ron Heurich from Pine-Richland, 10-7, to advance.  In the quarterfinals, Jeff Rickel and Alex Su of Upper St. Clair edged the NA team, 10-7, to knock them out of the tournament.

The Tiger team will be in action next in the WPIAL Team Championships.  Action is expected to begin on Monday.  As soon as we receive the matchups, we will post them on the website.

WPIAL CLASS AAA
DOUBLES TOURNAMENT
at Norwin High School

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TIGERS WRAP UP SECTION TITLE WITH 5-0 WIN OVER NORTH HILLS

The Tigers shut out North Hills, 5-0, at North Hills on Friday afternoon to win the Section 2 title.  In singles competition, junior Mike Cobetto and freshman Ryan Hennessee led the way winning in straight sets without losing a game.  Both doubles teams were invincible against the Indians.  The doubles team of sophomore Payom Dousti and junior Perry Evangelista warmed up for the WPIAL Doubles Tournament on Monday afternoon at Norwin High School by winning in straight sets.  At number two doubles, the junior team of Pat Miller and Adam Johnson dominated North Hills.

 NA finished with a section mark of 9-1 and improved their overall record to 13-1 on the season.  

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SHALER FALLS TO NA, 5-0

Playing without their number one singles player Mike Cobetto, the Tigers were still able to shut out the Shaler Titans, 5-0, at Shaler on Wednesday afternoon.  Sophomore Payom Dousti, senior Lee House, and freshman Ryan Hennessee were all victorious in singles play to lead NA.

In doubles action, the team of junior Perry Evangelista and senior Danny Moosa, and the junior team of Pat Miller and Adam Johnson had little trouble preserving the shut out.

With the victory, the Tigers improved their section record to 8-1, their overall mark to 12-1.  NA can clinch the section title with a win at North Hills on Friday afternoon.

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DOUSTI AND EVANGELISTA CAPTURE SECTION DOUBLES TITLE

Despite being seeded second, sophomore Payom Dousti and junior Perry Evangelista won the Section 2 Doubles Championship at Lakevue Racquet Club on Tuesday afternoon.  The Tiger duo defeated Ike Backstrom and Brad Straub of Butler, 6-2 and 7-6 (7-3).   With the victory, the Tiger team will advance to the WPIAL tournament starting on Monday at Norwin High School.

In the consolation final, the senior Tiger team of Lee House and Danny Moosa was defeated by Andy Zipf and Jon Hartzell of Seneca Valley, 6-4,6-2.  

The Tiger team will be back in action this afternoon when they travel to Shaler to meet the Titans in a section contest.  Match time is scheduled for 3:00 pm.

MONDAY'S RESULTS

Dousti and Evangelista defeated Steve Pichler and Mike Volmer of Butler, 10-1,  in the quarterfinals and Andy Zipf and John Hartzel of Seneca Valley, 6-3 and 6-3, in the semifinal match.

House and Moosa defeated Dave Yokitis and Matt Maguire of North Hills, 10-5, in the quarterfinals before losing to Ike Backstrom and Brad Straub of Butler, 6-4, 6-2, in the semfinals.

WPIAL SECTION DOUBLES
Class AAA - Section 2

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TIGERS ROLL OVER SENECA VALLEY, 4-1

The Tigers improved their section record to 7-1, their overall mark to 11-1, with a 4-1 victory over Seneca Valley at the Oxford Athletic Club on Friday afternoon.  Junior Mike Cobetto and freshman Ryan Hennessee were victorious in their singles matches to pace NA.

In doubles competition, both the #1 and #2 teams won their matches in preparation for the upcoming section doubles tournament.  At #1 doubles, sophomore Payom Dousti and junior Perry Evangelista teamed up for the win while at #2 it was the senior team of Lee House and Danny Moosa.

The section doubles tournament will be held at the Senior High courts on Monday and Tuesday.  The Tiger team will be back in action again on Wednesday when they host the Shaler Titans at the Senior High courts in a 3:00 pm section match.

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WPIAL TENNIS - 2004

The Tigers will compete in Class AAA again this year, along with 39 other teams.  The WPIAL will advance three singles players in each classification and three sets of doubles teams in each classification to the PIAA tournament.  The WPIAL champion will qualify for the PIAA team championship.  

WPIAL team championships will begin when section play is completed.  The section winner and runner-up will compete in the tournament.  If two teams tie for first place, only those teams will enter into the tournament and both will receive a plaque.  If two teams tie for second place, only the winner of head-to-head competition will advance to the tournament round.  Multiple ties will be broken in the following manner:

1.  Section won-lost records of all tied teams will be compiled.
2.  The team with the best numerical record among the tied teams will enter post-season play.
3.  If the tie cannot clearly be broken, all will enter post-season play.

In all section matches and WPIAL competition, the seven-man team concept will be followed.  Each team will have three singles players and two teams of doubles players for each match.  No player can participate in both singles and doubles on the same day. 

Coaches must play their best player of the three singles players designated for each match at the number one singles position, second best at number two and third best at number three.

Postponed matches must be played in order of postponement and scheduled on the first common open date.  Make up WPIAL section matches must have preference over exhibition matches, JV, and junior high matches.

CLASS AAA - 40 TEAMS

Any questions or comments should be directed to Athletic Director Bob Bozzuto at:  bbozzuto@northallegheny.org