May 21, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CLARK, NJ – The Johnson Crusaders (12-6, 6-3) overcame a tough challenge from their conference rivals, the Cranford Cougars (11-7, 3-4) in a tightly contested 3-2 match up at the Johnson Tennis Courts on Monday afternoon. With the victory, Johnson locks up a third place finish in the Mountain Valley Conference’s Mountain Division.

Johnson took the first point of the match when sophomore Chris Tylutki won a 6-2, 6-2 game at first singles. Cranford answered back by taking the next two points, 6-2, 6-2 at second singles and 6-3, 6-4 at third singles.

The action then came down to both doubles points. Johnson’s first doubles team outlasted the Cougars in three sets for a 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 victory. Then, the young second doubles team of freshman Eric Ginocchio and sophomore Brian Lutz took down the Cougars in a close 7-6 (3), 6-2 match to seal Johnson’s 12th victory on the season.

The Blue and White will wrap up their 2007 campaign when they host the Governor Livingston Highlanders at the JTC on Tuesday afternoon. Game time is set for 3:30 p.m.

RESULTS:

May 21, 2007 at Clark, NJ

Arthur L Johnson 3, Cranford 2

 Singles competition

1. Chris Tylutki (ALJ) def. Jesse Hynes (CRN) 6-2, 6-2

2. Craig Palmisano (CRN) def. Mike Keenan (ALJ) 6-2, 6-2

3. Al Campagna (CRN) def. Luke Ginocchio (ALJ) 6-3, 6-4

 Doubles competition

1. James Villari/John Monagle (ALJ) def. Derek DeCagna/James Casale (CRN) 6-2, 4-6, 6-2

2. Eric Ginocchio/Brian Lutz (ALJ) def. Dan Ho/Chris Sheridan (CRN) 7-6 (7-3), 6-2

Match Notes:

Cranford 11-7, 3-4, Arthur L Johnson 12-6, 6-3