April 11, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CLARK, NJ – The Johnson Crusaders boys’ tennis team equaled their best start since 2002 by improving to 5-0 overall with a 4-1 victory over the Plainfield Cardinals at the Johnson Tennis Courts on Wednesday afternoon. It marked the first meeting between the two schools since the 2002 season and Plainfield’s first visit to Johnson in the modern era.

Johnson’s magic number to qualify for their eighth consecutive NJSIAA State Tournament has been reduced to one. Johnson needs one more victory before the May 1st deadline.

Next time out, the Crusaders will welcome Jonathan Dayton to the JTC for a 4:00 p.m. match on Friday the 13th.

RESULTS

Arthur L Johnson 4, Plainfield 1

Apr 11, 2007 at Clark, NJ

Arthur L Johnson 4, Plainfield 1

 Singles competition

1. Addeton Osho (PLN) def. Chris Tylutki (ALJ) 4-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-2

2. Mike Keenan (ALJ) def. Marquis Smith (PLN) 6-0, 6-0

3. Luke Ginocchio (ALJ) def. No player (PLN), by forfeit

 Doubles competition

1. James Villari/John Monagle (ALJ) def. Terrance Rodgers/Richard Bouillon (PLN) 6-0, 6-0

2. Eric Ginocchio/Brian Lutz (ALJ) def. No player/No player (PLN), by forfeit

Match Notes:

Plainfield 1-1, 0-0, Arthur L Johnson 5-0, 3-0