KO Boys' Team Wins 43rd Kingswood Oxford Invitational Tennis Tournament

Though it didn’t feel much like Spring outside, the Boys’ Varsity Tennis team opened its season on Mar. 28-29 by winning the Kingswood Invitational Tennis Tournament for the second time in the past three years. Hotchkiss was the runner-up.

The KITT is played in memory of KO tennis standout Tim Berman ’78, who went on to play for Swarthmore College but died of cancer while still a student there.

The Wyverns accumulated 29 points, powered by wins at #1 singles (Matt Lord ‘17, 6-3, 6-2), #2 singles (Jacob Appleton ‘16, 6-0, 6-4), #1 doubles (Jacob Appleton and Austin Briggs ‘16 of Glastonbury, 6-3, 6-3), and #2 doubles (Lord and William Appleton ‘18, 6-2, 6-2).

In addition, Ryan Albanesi ‘17 placed 3rd in the #3 singles draw, while Brian Gould ‘17 was 4th at #4 singles.

“This was a true team win,” said Head Coach Andy Krugman ‘86. “Our players worked very hard, played great, and most importantly, represented KO well.”

The other competitors, in the order in which they finished (after KO and Hotchkiss), were Hopkins, Deerfield, Lawrenceville, Choate, and Westminster.

“This was a great weekend of competition, camaraderie, and a remarkable display of sportsmanship among the coaches and teams,” said Athletic Director Sue Cabot.

Photo caption: Head Boys’ Tennis Coach Andy Krugman ’86 celebrates with his team after winning the 43rd annual Kingswood Invitational Tennis Tournament on Mar. 29 (from left) Matthew Lord ’17, William Appleton ’18, Ryan Albanesi ’17, Jacob Appleton ’16, Austin Briggs ’16, amd Brian Gould ’17. Photo credit: Jen Albanesi.