Hornet Tennis Wraps Up Undefeated League Season

By: Ed Weaver  /  April 27, 2024  /  Photo: Lance Larcom/ntwsportsreport.com

Wellsboro swept a doubleheader with rival North Penn-Liberty at Packer Park on Friday, April 26 to win their sixth straight (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018)* NTL boys tennis championship.

It is the 12th boys tennis league title for Wellsboro.

The Hornets won the first match 5-0 and edged the Mounties 3-2 in the second match to finish a perfect 6-0 in league play, and extend their record to 10-4 overall.

"The team played an awesome match tonight and I'm really proud of everything they have accomplished this season," head coach Andy Borzok said. "One of their goals was to win the NTL championship, so they were obviously very excited. It's that time of the season where I start to realize that I have limited time left with my seniors, and I am particularly grateful for this group of seniors. They are leaders and role models who have helped to shape the culture for many future teams."

Match One

Singles Results

Jacob Abadi def. Daniel Harman 6-4, 6-0
Luke Rothermel def. Riley Novitske 6-2, 6-0
Mason Brill def. James Nearhoof 6-0, 6-2

Doubles Results

Hayden Zuchowski / Jose Wheeler def. Owen Loudenslager / Ayden Deitrick 6-2, 6-0
Owen Stevens / Gideon Lawton def. Ray Nickerson / Austin Yungwirth 6-1, 6-0

Match Two

Singles Results

Jacob Abadi def. Daniel Harman 6-1, 6-3
Luke Rothermel def. Riley Novitske 6-2, 6-2
Hayden Zuchowski won via forfeit

Doubles Results

Owen Loudenslager / James Nearhoof def. Isaac Macias / Wyatt Roth 6-4, 6-4
Ray Nickerson / Austin Yungwirth def. Max Macias / Ethan Geneski 6-3, 6-1

"This season isn't quite over yet, however, and we are looking forward to our senior night match next Monday, and our team district match later in the week."

The Hornets are back in action on Monday against Jersey Shore for Senior Night and then later in the week in the District IV team tournament at a date, time and location to be determined.

* - The Hornets have won the last six boys tennis league titles in the past seven years. There were no Spring 2020 NTL champions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.