North Branford Boys' Tennis Stands at 3-5

The North Branford boys' tennis team is already more than three weeks into the 2013 season, holding a 3-5 record with several players having solid seasons, including John Opie, who has won five matches already this season.

Here's a look at the T-Birds' results so far in 2013 under Coach Rick Geremia:

April 4: North Branford 7, Morgan 0
Singles
1. Andy Westwood (NB) over James Votto 7-5, 2-6, 6-4
2. Dan Constantinidi (NB) over Jon Markovics 6-4, 8-6
3. Jake Caplan (NB) over Andrew Tran 5-7, 6-3, 6-4
4. John Opie (NB) over Tejas Patel 6-3, 6-4
5. Jay Mavani (NB) over Jack Canning 6-4, 6-2

Doubles
1. Manny Silva/Connor Sullivan (NB) over Tyler Ayotte/Lenny Paul 6-1, 6-4 
2. Killian Mitchell/Marc Fillian (NB) over Alan Esposito/Eric Peterson 6-2, 7-6 (10-5)

April 6: Westbrook 6, North Branford 1
Singles
1. Westwood (NB) over Jordan Bernard 6-2, 6-4
2. Harris Fruedenthal (W) over Constantinidi 6-1, 5-7, 6-2
3. Matt Schenck (W) over Caplan 6-1, 6-2
4. Robby Mitchell (W) over Opie 2-6, 6-4, 6-0
5. PJ Costa (W) over Mavani 3-6, 6-1, 6-0

Doubles
1. M Schneider/S. Ashburnes (W) over Silva/Sullivan 6-2, 6-1
2. C. Tragaldes/L. Staley (W) over Mitchell/Fillian 6-1, 6-2

Note:Westwood won his second match of the season. Senior captain Constantinidi and Opie, a sophomore, "played very competitive three-set matches," according to Geremia.

April 8: Cromwell 5, North Branford 2
Singles
1. Issac Archambault (C) over Westwood 6-0, 6-4
2. Ben Coughlin (C) over Constantinidi 6-4, 7-6(7-5)
3. Caplan (NB) over Alex Gannuscio 6-2, 4-6, 6-2
4. Opie (NB) over Austin Jacunito 6-4, 4-6, 6-2
5. Connor Stalker (C) over Mavani 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4)

Doubles
1. Blaise Peschel/Kevin Yaugel (C) over Silva/Sullivan 6-2, 6-1
2. Justin Loveland/Joey DiVicino (C) over Mitchell/Fillian 6-7(0-7), 6-4, 6-3

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April 10: North Branford 7, HK 0
Singles
1. Westwood over Zach Carmichael 6-1, 6-3
2. Caplan over Thomas Irvin 6-4, 6-2
3. Constantinidi over Nathaniel Field 6-2, 6-1
4. Opie over Richard Stevens 2-6, 6-3, 6-2
5. Silva over David Malloy 6-2, 6-1

Doubles
1. Mitchell/Fillian over Alex Thompson/Kevin Hunt 6-0, 6-0
2. HK forfeit

April 15: Portland 6, North Branford 1
Singles
1. Alex Riccio (P) over Westwood 6-1, 6-1
2. Justin Danielewicz (P) over Caplan 6-1, 6-0
3. TJ Salvatore (P) over Constantinidi 6-2, 6-0
4. Opie (NB) over Andrew Geres 7-5, 7-5
5. Sean McGinley (P) over Silva 6-2, 6-0

Doubles
1. Richard Le/Steve Churchill (P) over Mitchell/ Fillian 6-2, 6-0
2. Beau Sienkewicz/Austin Scirvano (P) over Mavani/Sullivan 6-2, 7-5) 

April 17: Valley 6, North Branford 1
Singles
1. Kyle Peterson (V) over Westwood 6-1, 6-0
2. Nate Joyce over Caplan 6-0, 6-0
3. Hunter Senning (V) over Constantinidi 6-4, 6-2
4. Opie (NB) over Kelvin Peterson 7-6, 6-7 (11-9)
5. Tyler McConnell (V) over Silva 7-5, 6-1

Doubles
1. Tim Leffingwell/Nico Tiezzi (V) over Mitchell/Fillian 7-5, 7-5
2. Dan Leffingwell/Alex Tiezzi (V) over Mavani/Sullivan 6-4, 6-4

Note: Opie won his 5th match of the season.

April 19: North Branford 4, Coginchaug 3
Singles
1. Westwood (NB) over Garret D'Amato 6-2, 6-3
2. Tyler McDonald (C) over Caplan 7-5, 6-4
3. Alex Shoudy (C) over Constantinidi 6-3, 6-0
4. Opie (NB) over Alex Cole 6-2, 6-4
5. Joe Ertle over Silva 6-3, 6-0

Doubles
1. Mitchell/Fillian over L. Fowler/K. Judson 6-4, 7-6(8-6)
2. Mavani/Sullivan (NB) over T. Rausch/ R. Zaelli 4-6, 6-2, 7-5

Note: The NB #2 doubles team of Jay Mavani/Connor Sullivan fought back from a 2-5 deficit in the 3rd set to win the deciding match for NB.