Lamorinda was represented in the NCS boys' tennis tournament by Miramonte and Campolindo.
In singles play, Nolan Richard of Campolindo defeated Jeff Matteri of Freedom High School 6-1 and 6-0 to qualify for the second round of the singles tournament. Richard lost #1 Shaun Chaudhri of Monte Vista, the eventual winner of the tournament, 6-1, 6-0. For Miramonte, Andrew Pises looked to protect his crown. Pises won last year's NCS tournament. Ranked #2, Pises made it to the semi-finals but was upset by #3 Bernardo Saraiva, 6-2, 2-6, 6-3.
In doubles play, two Miramonte pairs represented Lamorinda. Chad Boersma and Michael Krakaris defeated Northgate's pair, 6-2, 6-1, to qualify for the second round. They then lost to the eventual winners Jon and Matt Wang from Piedmont. Brian Tan and Luke Bohuslav were ranked #4 heading into the tournament. They upset #2 Monte Vista to reach the finals, but like their Matador teammates, lost to Piedmont.
C. Graveson
In singles play, Nolan Richard of Campolindo defeated Jeff Matteri of Freedom High School 6-1 and 6-0 to qualify for the second round of the singles tournament. Richard lost #1 Shaun Chaudhri of Monte Vista, the eventual winner of the tournament, 6-1, 6-0. For Miramonte, Andrew Pises looked to protect his crown. Pises won last year's NCS tournament. Ranked #2, Pises made it to the semi-finals but was upset by #3 Bernardo Saraiva, 6-2, 2-6, 6-3.
In doubles play, two Miramonte pairs represented Lamorinda. Chad Boersma and Michael Krakaris defeated Northgate's pair, 6-2, 6-1, to qualify for the second round. They then lost to the eventual winners Jon and Matt Wang from Piedmont. Brian Tan and Luke Bohuslav were ranked #4 heading into the tournament. They upset #2 Monte Vista to reach the finals, but like their Matador teammates, lost to Piedmont.
C. Graveson
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