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TIGERS CONTINUE TO ROLL WITH 5-0 VICTORY AT FOX CHAPEL
The Tigers defeated Fox Chapel, 5-0, at Fox Chapel on Thursday afternoon to win their 12th consecutive match without a loss this season. With both teams working on doubles, the NA singles players had little competition led by WPIAL Champion senior Zack Skorupka. At second and third singles, juniors Shawn Palmeri and Matt Dulac won in straight sets.
In doubles play, it was a lot tougher. Senior Payom Dousti and freshman Sam Gill had to battle back from a first set loss to win in three sets. At number two doubles, freshman Matt Smith and Matt Kosevec needed a second set tiebreaker to put their match away.
The Tigers will be back in action again this afternoon when they meet Seneca Valley. The match has been moved to the Oxford Athletic Club because of the chance of bad weather.
Thanks again to Coach Woffington for the information in this report!
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SKORUPKA TAKES WPIAL SINGLES TITLE
Senior Zack Skorupka defeated Jon Spero of Shady Side Academy in straight sets on Wednesday afternoon at Shady Side to win the WPIAL Class AAA Singles Championship. In the first set, Spero rallied from a 5-3 deficit to win three straight games. Skorupka won the next game to force a tiebreaker. In the tiebreaker, Skorupka outpointed Spero, 7-4, to win the first set, 7-6. In the second set, it was all Skorupka as he dominated Spero, 6-1.
Skorupka advanced to the final with a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Alex Bonfiglio of Franklin Regional at the Senior High courts on Tuesday afternoon. Skorupka was a victor over Nazari Dorosh of Norwin, 10-0, in the first round before knocking off Jon Jordan of Fox Chapel, 10-2, in the quarterfinals. Senior Payom Dousti lost to Jon Spero of Shady Side Academy, 10-4, in the first round.
The title was the second for Skorupka as he won the Class AA title two years ago as a member of the Sewickley Academy team. Last year, Skorupka lost to Casey Watt of Pine-Richland in the AAA final. Skorupka will advance to the PIAA Class AAA Singles Championships to be held in late May at the Hershey Racquet Club.
The Tiger team will travel to Fox Chapel this afternoon for a 3:30 pm non-section match against the Foxes.
WPIAL CLASS AAA
SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS
April 18 - at North Allegheny
April 19 - at Shady Side Academy
| PRELIMINARY |
| Adam Solomon (Woodland Hills) def. Jordan Kurth (Ringgold), 10-6 |
| Nazari Dorosh (Norwin) def. Marc Friedlander (Hempfield), 10-8 |
| FIRST ROUND |
| ZACK SKORUPKA (NA) def. Nazari Dorosh (Norwin), 10-0 |
| Jon Jordan (Fox Chapel) def. Nick Voloch (Hempfield), 10-6 |
| Evan Verbofsky (Fox Chapel) def. Jay Jones (Upper St. Clair), 11-10 (8-6) |
| Alex Bonfiglio (Franklin Regional) def. Rob Emig (Ambridge), 10-7 |
| Jon Spero (Shady Side Academy) def. PAYOM DOUSTI (NA), 10-4 |
| Andrew Nixon (Peters Twp) def. Jorge Garcia (Greensburg Salem), 10-3 |
| Steve Eaglen (Pine-Richland) def. Steve Herchko (North Hills), 10-5 |
| Evan Reese (Upper St. Clair) def. Adam Solomon (Woodland Hills), 10-1 |
| QUARTERFINALS |
| ZACK SKORUPKA (NA) def. Jon Jordan (Fox Chapel), 10-2 |
| Alex Bonfiglio (Franklin Regional) def. Evan Verbofsky (Fox Chapel), 10-7 |
| Jon Spero (Shady Side Academy) def. Andrew Nixon (Peters Twp), 10-3 |
| Steve Eaglen (Pine-Richland) def. Evan Reese (Upper St. Clair), 10-4 |
| SEMIFINALS |
| ZACK SKORUPKA (NA) def. Alex Bonfiglio (Franklin Regional), 6-1, 6-4 |
| Jon Spero (Shady Side Academy) def. Steve Eaglen (Pine-Richland), 7-6 (7-1), 6-3 |
| FINAL |
| ZACK SKORUPKA (NA) def. Jon Spero (Shady Side Academy). 7-6 (7-4), 6-1 |
| CONSOLATION |
| Alex Bonfiglio (Franklin Reg.) def. Steve Eaglen (Pine-Richland),6-1, 4-6, 6-3 |
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NORTH ALLEGHENY - 4 HAMPTON - 1
The Tiger team won their 11th straight match, seventh in section play, without a loss with a 4-1 victory over Hampton on Wednesday afternoon. In singles play, senior Payom Dousti and freshman Nick Dulac were victorious. The freshman doubles team of Sam Gill and Matt Kosovec and the junior team of Matt Dulac and Adam Leach both won in straight sets.
The victory was the 15th consecutive victory over two seasons for the Tigers. NA will be back in action again on Thursday when they travel to Fox Chapel for a 3:30 pm non-section contest.
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SKORUPKA TAKES SECTION TITLE; DOUSTI THIRD
Senior Zack Skorupka defeated Steve Herchko of North Hills, 6-2, 6-1, to win the Section 2 Singles Championship at the Senior High courts on Tuesday afternoon. In the third place match, senior Payom Dousti downed Eric Fischer on Monday, of Hampton, 6-2, 6-2, to qualify for the WPIAL Singles Tournament next week.
In the first round, #1 seed Skorupka received a bye to advance. In the quarterfinals, the Tiger senior downed Andrew Maguire of Butler, 10-5. In the semifinals, Skorupka downed Eric Fischer of Hampton, 6-1, 6-2. Dousti also reached the second round with a bye. In second round action, Dousti defeated Adam Jones of Hampton, 10-1. Steve Herchko of North Hills eliminated Dousti with a 6-2, 7-5 victory in the semifinals.
Both Skorupka and Dousti will advance to the WPIAL Singles Tournament next week. Monday's competition will take place at the Senior High courts while Tuesday's final will be held at Shady Side Academy.
WPIAL CLASS AAA
SECTION 2 RESULTS
| FIRST ROUND |
| ZACK SKORUPKA (NA), bye |
| Matt Maguire (North Hills) def. Joe Kline (Shaler), 10-2 |
| Andrew Thompson (Butler) def. Caleb Zelanko (Seneca Valley), 10-0 |
| Eric Fischer (Hampton), bye |
| Steve Herschko (North Hills), bye |
| Ryan Zipf (Seneca Valley) def. Steve Shetter (Butler), 10-8 |
| Adam Jones (Hampton) def. Derek Whitten (Shaler), 10-2 |
| PAYOM DOUSTI (NA), bye |
| QUARTERFINALS |
| ZACK SKORUPKA (NA) def. Matt Maguire (North Hills), 10-5 |
| Eric Fischer (Hampton) def. Andrew Thompson (Butler), 10-6 |
| Steve Herschko (North Hills) def. Ryan Zipf (Seneca Valley), 10-1 |
| PAYOM DOUSTI (NA) def. Adam Jones (Hampton), 10-1 |
| SEMIFINALS |
| ZACK SKORUPKA (NA) def. Eric Fischer (Hampton), 6-1, 6-2 |
| Steve Herschko (North Hills) def. PAYOM DOUSTI (NA), 6-2, 7-5 |
| FINALS |
| ZACK SKORUPKA (NA) def. Steve Herschko (North Hills), 6-2, 6-1 |
| THIRD PLACE |
| PAYOM DOUSTI (NA) def. Eric Fischer (Hampton),6-2, 6-2 |
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TIGERS CONTINUE UNBEATEN STREAK WITH 5-0 WIN OVER BUTLER
The Tigers won their tenth consecutive match without a loss with a 5-0 victory over Butler at the Oxford Athletic Club on Friday afternoon. Seniors Zack Skorupka and Payom Dousti, along with freshman Matt Smith, swept through the singles matches without losing a game.
In doubles play, Butler chose to play their best two players at #1 doubles. It seemed to pay off at first at they built a 5-1 lead. NA's number one team of junior Shawn Palmeri and freshman Sam Gill rallied, however, to win the next 10 games to put the match out of reach. The NA number two team of junior Adam Leach and Nick Dulac put the finishing touches on the shutout with a straight set victory over Butler's usual #1 team.
The victory improved the NA section record to 6-0, the overall mark to 10-0. This afternoon, Skorupka and Dousti will represent NA in the Section Singles tournament to be held at the Senior High courts.
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TIGERS BLANK RIVAL NORTH HILLS, 5-0, TO TAKE SECTION LEAD
The Tigers took undisputed possession of the section lead on Thursday afternoon with a convincing 5-0 victory over neighborhood rival North Hills. Seniors Zack Skorupka and Payom Dousti, along with freshman Matt Smith, swept the singles matches to pace NA.
In doubles action, the freshman team of Sam Gill and Matt Kosovec and junior team of Shawn Palmeri and Adam Leach had no trouble in downing the Indians.
With the victory, the Tigers increased their section record to 5-0, the overall mark to 9-0 on the season. NA will host Butler this afternoon with the match being played at the Oxford Athletic Club because of poor weather conditions. Match time is scheduled for 2:15 pm.
CONGRATULATIONS
TO COACH WOFFINGTON
FOR HIS 550th VICTORY!
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TIGERS RALLY FOR 3-2 VICTORY OVER
PETERS TOWNSHIP
The Tigers got a great effort from four team leaders to come back and defeat Peters Township at the Senior High courts on a cold and windy Tuesday afternoon. Senior Zack Skorupka led the charge, coming back from a 5-1 deficit in the second set to win in a tiebreaker.
The junior doubles team Shawn Palmeri and Matt Dulac dropped the first set before they rallied to win in three sets. With the match hanging in the balance, senior Payom Dousti was able to come back from a first set tiebreaker loss to win by a 7-5 score in the third set. It was a great win for the Tiger netters under brutal conditions.
With the win, the Tigers remained unbeaten with an overall mark of 8-0. NA will host Quaker Valley this afternoon in a non-section match with the scheduled starting time set for 3:30 pm.
Thanks to Coach Woffington for information in this report!
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SHALER FALLS TO UNBEATEN TIGERS, 5-0
The Tigers posted their third straight shutout as they downed the Shaler Titans, 5-0, at Shaler on Thursday afternoon. NA also shut out Seneca Valley, 5-0 at Seneca on Wednesday afternoon. Against Shaler, the Tigers swept the three singles matches with all three NA players pounding their opponents. Senior Payom Dousti won at #1 singles, freshman Sam Gill at #2, and junior Adam Leach at #3.
The top doubles team of freshmen Matt Smith and Matt Kosevec won easily in straight straights. At #2 doubles, the junior team of Shawn Palmeri and Matt Dulac also took their match in straight sets.
The Tigers improved their section record to 3-0, their overall mark to 6-0, with the two victories. NA will host rival North Hills on Monday afternoon at the Senior High courts. Match time is scheduled for 3:00 pm.
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TIGERS SHUT OUT ERIE McDOWELL, 5-0
Erie McDowell traveled down I-79 on Tuesday afternoon to meet the defending PIAA Champion Tigers and were shut out, 5-0. In singles play, seniors Zack Skorupka and Payom Dousti were victorious as was freshman Matt Smith.
In doubles play, both Tiger teams won in straight sets. At #1 doubles, it was the freshman team of Sam Gill and Matt Kosovec earning the victory. The junior team of Shawn Palmeri and Matt Dulac was also victorious.
The win improved the overall NA record to 5-0 on the season. The Tigers will travel to Seneca Valley this afternoon to meet the Raiders in a section match. The starting time is set for 3:30 pm.
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TIGERS STAY UNBEATEN WITH 4-1 VICTORY OVER HAMPTON
Led by a sweep of the singles matches, the Tigers won their fourth straight victory without a loss with a 4-1 section win over the Hampton Talbots at the Senior High courts on Monday afternoon. Seniors Zack Skorupka and Payom Dousti, along with freshman Matt Kosevec, overpowered their opponents to pace the Tigers.
In doubles play, the freshman team of Matt Smith and Sam Gill teamed up for the other Tiger victory. The win improved the NA section record to 2-0, the overall mark to 4-0.
The Tigers will host Erie McDowell this afternoon at the Senior High courts, weather permitting. Match time is scheduled for 3:30 pm.
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TIGERS DOWN BUTLER, 4-1, IN SECTION OPENER
The Tigers traveled to Butler on Friday afternoon for the section opener and came home with a 4-1 victory. NA played without their top two seniors, but the underclassmen stepped up to lead the Tigers to the victory.
In singles play, freshmen Sam Gill and Matt Kosevec won their matches, while freshman Matt Smith played well in a losing cause. The two doubles teams provided the edge as both were victorious. At #1 singles, it was the junior team of Shawn Palmeri and Matt Dulac taking the win. Junior Adam Leach and freshman Nick Dulac teamed up to win at #2 doubles.
The victory kept NA undefeated at 1-0 in section, 3-0 on the season. The Tigers have a big week with four matches scheduled. The Hampton Talbots will be the opposition this afternoon when they travel to the Senior High courts for a 3:00 pm section match.
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TIGERS EDGE PINE-RICHLAND,
3-2, FOR SECOND WIN
The Tigers defeated a strong Pine-Richland team, 3-2, at the Senior High courts on Thursday afternoon in a non-section match. A victory by the #1 doubles team of freshmen Matt Kosovec and Sam Gill in the second tie-breaker proved the be the difference.In singles play, senior Payom Dousti and freshman Matt Smith were victorious for the winning Tigers.
The win improved the NA early record to 2-0 as they prepared for section play. The Tigers will open section action this afternoon when they travel to Butler, weather permitting. Match time is scheduled for 3:30 pm.
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TIGERS OPEN SEASON WITH 5-0 SHUTOUT OF FRANKLIN REGIONAL
The defending PIAA Champion Tigers opened the 2006 campaign with a 5-0 victory over the Franklin Regional Panthers at the Senior High courts on Monday afternoon. Seniors Zack Skorupka and Payom Dousti, along with junior Nick Dulac, swept the singles matches to pace NA to the victory.
In doubles competition, Matt Smith and Matt Kosevec teamed up to win at #1 singles while Shawn Palmeri and Matt Dulac took the #2 singles match.
Any questions or comments should
be directed to Athletic Director Bob Bozzuto at:
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