April 7, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CRANFORD, NJ – The Johnson Crusaders claimed their first MVC win of the young season and claimed an early piece of first place in the Mountain Division with a 4-1 victory over the Cranford Cougars on Monday afternoon. Johnson improves to 3-0 for the fourth straight season.

After sweeping the Cougars in both meetings a year ago, Johnson won their third straight meeting in the series between the two schools. The teams will meet again on May 1 at the Johnson Tennis Courts in Clark.

The Blue and White next take to the courts on Thursday afternoon, back at home, for a 4:00 p.m. match-up with another conference rival, the Oratory Rams. Johnson has won six of the last eight meetings between the two schools since the start of the 1999 season.

Arthur L Johnson 4, Cranford 1

Apr 07, 2008 at Cranford, NJ

 Singles competition

1. Chris Tylutki (ALJ) def. Alec Campagna (CRN) 6-0, 6-4

2. Craig Palmisano (CRN) def. Mike Keenan (ALJ) 6-0, 6-3

3. Luke Ginocchio (ALJ) def. James Casale (CRN) 6-2, 6-2

 Doubles competition

1. James Villari/Joe Broccoli (ALJ) def.
Derek DeCagna/Paul Truche (CRN) 6-0, 6-3

2. Eric Ginocchio/John Monagle (ALJ) def.
Dan Ho/Alex Heucke (CRN) 6-0, 6-4

Match Notes:

Arthur L Johnson 3-0, 1-0, Cranford 1-1, 0-1