WATKINSVILLE, Ga. - The Mount Vernon Varsity Boys Tennis team is going back to the Elite 8 for a second straight season.
The Mustangs defeated the Prince Avenue Christian Wolverines 5-0 on Tuesday afternoon, April 23, at Oconee Veterans Park to advance.
Liam O'Leary blanked his no. 1 singles opponent 6-0, 6-0, and Cadyn Dawson's no. 2 singles match had a similar 6-1, 6-0 result.
Nico Tur was sharp at no. 3 singles, winning 6-2, 6-0.
Lawson Byers and Colin Walker had a competitive match at no. 1 doubles but prevailed 6-4, 6-3.
Matthew Zeldin and Hugh Carter played a relaxed match at no. 2 doubles and came out on top 6-4, 6-2.
The Mustangs (15-7) will travel to play Bleckley County in the Elite 8 next week.
Time and location will be posted in the coming days on .
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Established in 1972, The Mount Vernon School serves over 1,250 students in preschool through grade 12 on our 40-acre Atlanta campus. As a leading innovative, independent school in the country, Mount Vernon’s brand of innovation, expansion, and growth has emerged over the last decade, impacting schools in the US and across the globe through Mount Vernon Ventures, a research, strategy, and consulting division of the School. In addition, in 2021 the School launched a global online program for grades 9-12 to meet the needs of today’s flexible family. Through established partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and civic environments, our mission is to design a better world...together. Follow The Mount Vernon School on LinkedIn.
