April 2, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UNION, NJ – For the ninth consecutive season the Johnson Crusaders boys’ tennis team began the year on the right foot by winning their opener. The Crusaders defeated the Union Farmers 4-1 in a non-conference showdown at the Biertuempfel Park Courts in Union, NJ on Wednesday afternoon.

Johnson was paced with victories by Chris Tylutki at first singles, Luke Ginocchio at third singles, James Villari and Joe Broccoli at first doubles, and the team of Eric Ginocchio and Joe Mignoli at second doubles.

“The first one is always the toughest to get, and the fact that we have been able to win the first one nine straight years doesn’t just happen by accident,” said head coach Craig D’Amico. “It’s a great accomplishment due in large part to the hard work and preparation that these guys put in each spring prior to the start of each new season.”

In only their third road season opener in the last decade, Johnson defeated the Farmers for the second straight season. The Blue and White came away with a 4-1 victory at the JTC in Clark on May 21, 2007.

Up next, the Crusaders will open up their home slate at the JTC on Thursday afternoon, as they welcome in the Newark Technology Panthers for a 4:00 p.m. start.

Arthur L Johnson 4, Union 1

Apr 02, 2008 at Union, NJ

 Singles competition

1. Chris Tylutki (ALJ) def. Jullian Goncalves (UNI) 6-4, 6-2

2. John Roszkowski (UNI) def. Mike Keenan (ALJ) 6-1, 6-0

3. Luke Ginocchio (ALJ) def. Stephen Roszkowski (UNI) 6-0, 6-3

 Doubles competition

1. James Villari/Joe Broccoli (ALJ) def.
Edgar Sepulveda/Jonathan Weisbrod (UNI) 6-0, 6-1

2. Eric Ginocchio/Joe Mignoli (ALJ) def.
Luis Fanlo/Przemyslaw Radlowski (UNI) 6-1, 6-0

Match Notes:

Arthur L Johnson 1-0, 0-0, Union 0-1