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Westies fall in Opener
Xavier tops WH 6-1
By MIKE MADERA
Westie Blue
(April 1, 2024)  - The West Haven boys tennis team opened the season with a 6-1 loss to Xavier at West Haven High Monday afternoon.
West Haven’s only victory came in singles play as fourth-seeded Johnny Chen Will Finch 6-4, 6-3. Top-seeded Jaycek Simko defeated West Haven’s Miguel Torres 3-6, 6-4, 7-5, second-seeded Nathan Philip topped West Haven’s Brandon Sihaphong 6-2, 6-1, and third-seeded Sam March won 6-2, 6-2 over Eshwar Balakumar of West Haven.
In doubles play, the Falcons swept all three matches. Top-seeded Nikhil Tailor and Aanay Chandra defeated West Haven’s Javon Huang and Caden Mateo 6-1, 6-0, second-seeded Will Despress and Bryson Hester topped David Guadarrama and Ali Hamza of West Haven 6-3, 6-3, and Petrus Paul and Ben Romero defeated West Haven’s Woobin Kim and Jordan Smith 6-0, 6-0.

First of the Year
Westies top Shelton 6-1
By MIKE MADERA
Westie Blue
(April 5, 2024) - The West Haven boys tennis team picked up its first victory of the season with a 6-1 road victory over Shelton Friday afternoon. The Westies improved to 1-1 with the victory.
In singles action, West Haven’s Miguel Torres defeated Chase Graber 7-5, 4-6. 7-6, second-seeded Brandon Sihaphong topped Jack Parkes 6-0, 5-7, 6-2, and fourth-seeded Johnny Chen won over JP Kocot 6-2, 6-4. Shelton’s Nikhil Dagar won in the third slot over Eshwar Balakumar 5-7, 6-2, 6-3.   
In doubles play, top-seeded Javon Huang and Caden Mateo defeated Gino Sorrentino and Dominik Golebiowski 6-2, 6-2, second-seeded David Guadarrama and Ali Hamza won over Anthony Rivera and Prem Shah 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, and third-seeded Woobin Kim and Jordan Smith defeated Kevin Foley and Misha Kit 6-3, 4-6, 6-4.

WH blanks Platt Tech
Westies post 7-0 victory
By MIKE MADERA
Westie Blue
(April 6, 2024) - The West Haven boys tennis team improved to 2-1 with a 7-0 victory over Platt Tech Saturday afternoon at West Haven High.
In singles action, top-seeded Eshwar Balakumar defeated Paul Corsini 8-2, second-seeded Johnny Chen topped Josiah Tilghman, third-seeded David Guadarrama won over DJ Huggett 8-0, and fourth-seeded Ali Hamza topped Chris Hernandez 8-1.
In doubles play, top-seeded Javon Huang and Caden Mateo won 8-6 over Josiah Tilghman and DJ Huggett, second-seeded Woobin Kim and Jordan Smith topped Chris Hernandez and Evan Santor 8-1, and Russel Basaen and Matthew Loo (WH) won in the third slot.

Three in a Row
WH blanks East Haven 7-0
By MIKE MADERA
Westie Blue
(April 9, 2024) - The West Haven boys tennis team won its third match in a row with a 7-0 victory over East Haven Tuesday afternoon. With the home victory, the Westies improved to 3-1 on the year.
In singles action, top-seeded Miguel Torres defeated Matteo Martinez 6-0, 6-1, second-seeded Brandon Sihaphong posted a 6-0, 6-1 victory over Mateo Romero, third-seeded Eshwar Balakumar topped Gustavo Floses Sao 6-2, 6-0, and fourth-seeded Woobin Kim won over Aedan Conness 6-1, 6-1.
In doubles play, top-seeded Javon Huang and Caden Mateo defeated Angel Orezco and Steve Condo 6-1, 6-4, second-seeded David Guadarrama and Ali Hamza topped Trevor Vacaro and Garth Collins 6-3, 6-1, and third-seeded Daniel Davis and Jordan Smith defeated Justin Trudeau and Luis Valenzuela 6-3, 6-2.

Four Straight
WH edges Law 4-3
By MIKE MADERA
Westie Blue
(April 10, 2024) - The winning streak has reached four matches for the West Haven boys tennis team.
Winning three of four singles matches, West Haven defeated Jonathan Law 4-3 at West Haven High Wednesday afternoon. West Haven improved to 4-1 with the victory.  
In singles action, top-seeded Miguel Torres topped Jon Uruchidw 6-2, 6-1, second-seeded Brandon Sihaphong defeated Dean O’Donnell 6-3, 6-3, and third-seeded Eshwar Balakumar defeated Ryan Berendt 5-7, 6-1, 6-2.  Fourth-seeded Parth Goknale from Law topped West Haven’s Woobin Kim 3-6, 7-5, 6-3.

In doubles play, Law’s top seed of Sahawsh Bhatia and Sean Lexedor won over Javon Huang and Caden Mateo 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, and Law’s second seed of Sri Gudiavalletti and Alastarr Balin defeated David Guadarrama and Ali Hamza 6-4, 7-5. West Haven’s third seed of Daniel Davis and Jordan Smith won over Pierce Marino and Dylan Maselli 5-7, 6-4, 6-3.

High Five
WH wins fifth in row with 5-2 decision over Foran
By MIKE MADERA
Westie Blue
(April 15, 2024) - The West Haven boys tennis team won its fifth match in a row with a 5-2 decision over Foran at West Haven High Monday afternoon. With the victory, West Haven improved to 5-1 on the year.
In singles action, top-seeded Miguel Torres defeated Ryan Purviance 6-3, 6-0, second-seeded Brandon Sihaphong won over Arush Puri 6-0, 3-6, 6-1, while Foran won the final two singles spots. Third-seeded Tristan Adorno defeated West Haven’s Eshwar Balakumar 6-3, 2-6, 4-6, and fourth-seeded Oscar Lin topped West Haven’s Johnny Chen 2-6, 7-6, 6-2.
 In doubles action, West Haven’s top seed of Ali Hamza and David Guadarrama defeated Patrick Butler and Karthikeya Lakaji 6-0, 6-3, second-seeded Woobin Kim and Caden Mateo defeated Liam Banick and Deven Dai 6-1, 6-3, and third-seeded Daniel Davis and Jordan Smith topped Elijah Arinas and Billy Tumendemberel 6-0, 6-2.

Six in a Row
WH wins fifth in row with 5-2 decision over Foran
By MIKE MADERA
Westie Blue
(April 17, 2024) - The winning streak has reached six matches for the West Haven boys tennis team. The Westies extended the streak with 7-0 victory over Career in New Haven Wednesday afternoon and improved to 6-1 on the year.
In singles play, top-seeded Miguel Torres posted a victory, while second-seeded Brandon Sihaphong also did the same. Third-seeded Eshwar Balakumar defeated Christian Santiago 6-0, 6-0 and fourth-seeded Johnny Chen topped Abraham Perez 6-0, 6-0.

In doubles action, top-seeded Javon Huang and Caden Mateo, second-seeded David Guadarrama and Ali Hamza, and third-seeded Daniel Davis and Jordan Smith all posted victories.

Streak Over
Westies fall to Notre Dame 
By MIKE MADERA
Westie Blue
(April 22, 2024) - The West Haven boys tennis team saw its six-match winning streak come to an end with a 5-2 loss against cross-town rival Notre Dame Monday afternoon at West Haven High. With the loss, West Haven fell to 6-2 on the year.
In singles action, Notre Dame’s top seed Mike Lorazetti defeated Miguel Torres 6-0, 6-0, second-seeded Brandon Sihaphong of West Haven topped Reed Nanmonn 6-2, 6-1, Notre Dame’s third seed Reamon Cueis defeated Eshwar Balakumar 6-4, 2-6, 10-6, and West Haven’s fourth seed Johnny Chen topped Stephen Torres 6-0, 6-0.

The Green Knights won all doubles matches. Top-seeded Pablo Concino and Nick Sabina defeated West Haven’s Javon Huang and Caden Mateo 6-3, 6-1, second-seeded Matt Rizzo and Graham Lampoley topped David Guadarrama and Ali Hamza 6-0, 7-5, and third-seeded Colin Lambley and Luke Ricci defeated Daniel Davis and Jordan Smith 6-3, 6-3.

Back on Track
Westies top Wilbur Cross 
By MIKE MADERA
Westie Blue
(April 23, 2024) - The West Haven boys tennis team got back on the winning track with a 5-2 defeat of Wilbur Cross at West haven High Tuesday afternoon. With the victory, the Westies improved to 7-2 on the season.
In singles action, top-seeded Miguel Torres defeated JJ O’garro 6-3, 6-1, Second-seeded Brandon Sihaphong topped Adam Sharqawr 6-0, 6-0, third-seeded Julian Theodore from Wilbur Cross topped West Haven’s Eshwar Balakumar 6-3, 6-1, and West Haven’s fourth seed Johnny Chen defeated Adrian Sampedro 6-1, 6-0.

In doubles play, top-seeded Alki Hussain and Kurt Boone of Cross topped West Haven’s. Javon Huang and Caden Mateo 6-4, 6-2.  Second-seeded David Guadarrama and Ali Hamza defeated Meet Patel and Vikrom Dalal 6-3, 6-1, and third-seeded Daniel Davis and Jordan Smith topped Ahilya Singh and Jenna Singh 6-2, 5-7, 12-10.

Xavier blanks Westies
Westies fall 7-0 
By MIKE MADERA
Westie Blue
(April 24, 2024) - The West Haven boys tennis team fell to 7-3 with a 7-0 loss at Xavier Wednesday afternoon.
In singles play, Xavier’s top seed Jaycek Simko defeated Miguel Torres 6-1, 6-2, second seed Nathan Philip topped Brandon Sihaphong 6-2, 6-1, third-seeded Sam Marsh topped Eshwar Balakumar 6-4, 6-2, and fourth-seeded Will Finch defeated Johnny Chen 6-1, 6-3.

In doubles play, top-seeded Nikhil Tailor and Aanay Chandra topped Javon Huang and Caden Mateo 6-1, 6-2, second-seeded Bryson Hester and Will Despres defeated David Guadarrama and Ali Hamza 6-0, 7-5, and third-seeded Petros Paul and Ryan Ferguson topped Daniel Davis and Jordan Smith 6-3, 6-1.

Westies edge Shelton
Xavier tops WH 6-1
By MIKE MADERA
Westie Blue
(April 25, 2024)  - The West Haven boys tennis team got back on the winning side with a 4-3 victory over Shelton Thursday afternoon at West Haven High. With the victory, West Haven improved to 8-3 on the year.
In singles action, top-seeded Miguel Torres defeated Chase Graber 6-3, 6-3, second-seeded Brandon Sihaphong topped Jack Parkes 6-1, 7-6, and third-seeded Eshwar Balakumar defeated Adam Klein 6-3, 6-4.  Shelton’s fourth seed Nikil Dagar defeated West Haven’s Johnny Chen 4-6, 6-2, 7-6.

In doubles play, Shelton’s top seed of J.P. Kocot and Soham Agrwal defeated West Haven’s Javon Huang and Caden Mateo 7-5, 6-4. West Haven won the second seed as David Guadarrama and Ali Hamza topped Kevin Foley and Krishiv Patel 6-0, 6-1, while Shelton’s third seed of Johnathan Ryder and Prime Minister Shah defeated Daniel Davis and Jordan Smith 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.

Westies blank Lyman Hall
WH wins 7-0
By MIKE MADERA
Westie Blue
(April 29, 2024)  - The West Haven boys tennis team improved to 9-3 with a 7-0 victory over Lyman Hall at West Haven High Monday afternoon.
In singles play, top-seeded Miguel Torres defeated Nate Rininger 6-4, 3-6, 6-2, second-seeded Brandon Sihaphong topped Ashul Patel 6-4. 7-5, third-seeded Eshwar Balakumar won over Ethan Tuxbary 6-2, 6-3, and fourth-seeded Johnny Chen defeated Luca Delucia 6-2, 6-2.

In doubles action, top-seeded Javon Huang and Caden Mateo won over Michael Mastriano and Dylan Stackpole 6-2, 7-5, second-seeded David Guadarrama and Ali Hamza topped Jake Marone and Jordan Macri 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, and third-seeded Daniel Davis and Jordan Smith defeated David Arsenault and Zack Rininger 7-5. 3-6, 11-9.

NDWH tops Westies
WH falls 5-2
By MIKE MADERA
Westie Blue
(April 30, 2024)  - The West Haven boys tennis team had a hard-fought match at cross-town rival Notre Dame and fell 5-2 Tuesday afternoon. With the loss, West Haven dropped to 9-4 on the year.
Both of West Haven’s victories came in singles play from Brandon Sihaphong and Johnny Chen. In singles action, Notre Dame’s top seed Mike Lorenzetti defeated Miguel Torres 6-1, 6-3, second-seeded Sihaphong topped Reed Neumann 4-6, 6-1, 6-0, Notre Dame’s third seed Reaman Curis defeated Eshwar Balakumar 6-4, 7-5, and fourth-seeded Chen topped Davis Kunjuppa 6-1, 6-1.

Notre Dame won all three matches in doubles play. Top-seeded Pablo Cacino and Nick Sabina defeated Javon Huang and Caden Mateo 4-6, 7-5, 10-5, second-seeded Graham Lamboley and Matt Rizzo topped David Guadarrama and Ali Hamza 6-4. 6-0, and third-seeded Luke Ricci and Colin Lamboli defeated Daniel Davis and Jordan Smith 7-6, 6-3.

Second Straight
WH falls to Lyman Hall
By MIKE MADERA
Westie Blue
(May 2, 2024)  - The West Haven boys tennis team dropped its second consecutive match with a 5-2 road loss against Lyman Hall in Wallingford Thursday afternoon. With the loss, West Haven fell to 9-5 on the year.
In singles action, Lyman Hall’s top seed Nate Rininger defeated Miguel Torres 7-5, 6-3, second seed Ashul Patel of Lyman Hall topped Eshwar Balakumar 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, third seed Ethan Tuxbury defeated West Haven’s Johnny Chen and fourth-seeded Dylan Stackpole topped West Haven’s Woobin Kim 6-2, 6-2.

In doubles play, West Haven’s top seed of Javon Huang and Caden Mateo defeated Luca DeLucia and Mike Mastrianni 6-3, 10-8, and second-seeded David Guadarrama and Ali Hamza topped Lyman Hall’s Jordan Macri and Jake Marrone 4-6, 6-1, 10-8.  Lyman Hall’s third seed of Giulio Marino and Dave Arsenault topped Daniel Davis and Jordan Smith 6-1, 6-4.

Westies top Law
WH posts 4-3 win
By MIKE MADERA
Westie Blue
(May 3, 2024) - The West Haven boys tennis team snapped its two-match losing streak with a 4-3 victory over Jonathan Law in Milford Friday afternoon. With the victory, West Haven improved to 10-5 on the year.
West Haven won three of four singles matches as top-seeded Miguel Torres defeated Jon Urachida 6-2, 6-0., second-seeded Brandon Sihaphong topped Dean O’Donnell 7-6, 6-1, and third-seeded Eshwar Balakumar defeated Alastire Balin 6-2, 4-6, 6-4.  Law’s fourth-seeded Ryan Beredt topped West Haven’s Johnny Chen 6-2, 7-5.

In doubles play, Law’s top seed of Sean Luxeder and Seharsh Phafia defeated Ali Hamza and Caden Mateo 7-6, 1-6, 6-1, West Haven’s second seed of David Guadarrama and Javon Huang topped Arshag Ahmed and Parth Gokhole 6-1, 6-1, while Law’s third seed of Sri Gudlavaletti and Dylan Meselli defeated Daniel Davis and Jordan Smith 6-3, 4-6, 6-4.

Two in a Row
WH tops Wilbur Cross 5-2
By MIKE MADERA
Westie Blue
(May 6, 2024) - The West Haven boys tennis team improved to 11-5 with a 5-2 victory at Wilbur Cross Monday afternoon. The victory was West Haven’s second straight as the Westies won three of four singles matches and two of three doubles matches.
In singles action, top-seeded Miguel Torres defeated JJ O'garro 6-3, 6-2, second-seeded Brandon Sihaphong topped Adam Sharqawe 6-0, 6-3, and fourth-seeded Johnny Chen won over Adrian Sampedro 6-0. 6-1.
Julian Theodore of Wilbur Cross topped third-seeded Eshwar Balakumar 6-4, 6-4. 

In doubles play, Cross won the top seed as Kurt Boone and Aki Hussain defeated Ali Hamza and Caden Mateo 6-0, 6-4. 

West Haven won the next two seeds as second-seeded Javon Huang and Woobin Kim topped Meet Patel and Vikram Dalal 3-6, 7-5, 6-4, and third-seeded Daniel Davis and Jordan Smith defeated Ahilya Singh and Jenna Singh 5-7, 6-1, 10-7.

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