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May 19, 2009
Tennis team battles at national tournament

In what was termed a rebuilding year, Moraine Valley’s men’s tennis team finished in second place in the Region IV tournament on April 25, and subsequently earned a trip to the NJCAA national championship tournament held May 10-15 in Texas.

The Cyclones culminated their season at the nationals where competition was fierce. The team played their best for a 21st place finish. Even though the team faced stiff competition, they stayed in each game battling with top ranked players.

The team ended the season with an overall 5-2 record and 3-2 conference record. Co-captain Erick Dobrzynski earned All-Region first team honors while freshman Justin Marquardt was selected to the All-Region second team. Dobrzynski and co-captain Will Cundy were given the nod for All-Region second team doubles.

“It was a very successful season because it was a rebuilding year. We improved every match, qualified for finals and were competitive at finals. Hundreds of teams were at home because they didn’t qualify and we did,” said head coach Bill Finn. “Cundy and Dobrzynski were the best captains I’ve had, they were unbelievable. It was like having assistant coaches. They were great leaders for the freshman guys.”

Cundy and Dobrzynski are transferring to four-year universities where they intend to continue playing tennis.

May 1, 2009
Tennis team headed to national tourney

In what was expected to be a tough match up, the Cyclones fought through the NJCAA Region IV state tournament April 24-25 to grab second place and book a trip to the NJCAA National Tennis Tournament.

The Cyclones finished their regular season with a 5-2 overall record and 3-2 conference record. Coach Bill Finn knew this season would be tough, but was pleased with the results from the Region IV tournament held at Moraine Valley. Sophomore Erick Dobrzynski was the lone Cyclone champion, placing first in second singles. Freshman Justin Marquardt, who was undefeated in the region this season, came in second place in third singles. Dobrzynski and co-captain Will Cundy finished second place in first doubles.

“We played phenomenal to take second place. We peaked at the right time and avenged a couple earlier losses,” Finn said. “I’m extremely excited. This was a rebuilding year so I’m glad we did as well as we did.”

The national tournament is May 10-15 in Plano, Texas.

March 25, 2009
Men’s tennis team in hunt for another championship

The men’s tennis team is coming off an incredible season in 2008 that saw the Cyclones go undefeated, win the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference championship and claim their fourth consecutive NJCAA Region IV title. Four returning players and three talented newcomers aim to achieve another championship season.

The team graduated two of its top players—Jorden Helstern and Matt Tanulanond—but coach Bill Finn will look for the four veterans to step up their games and play at a higher level.

“I am cautiously optimistic because our two co-captains Will Cundy (Thornton Fractional South) and Erick Dobrzynski (Argo) are extremely tough competitors and push the rest of our team to the limits,” Finn said.

Cundy will play #1 singles and is currently ranked 99th among singles players in the NJCAA by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Cundy and Dobrzynski also are ranked 48th among doubles teams.

The rest of the lineup includes some hardworking returning players. Sophomores Damian Hahn (Reavis) and Bill Drzewiecki (Stagg) have improved tremendously compared to this time last year, thanks to year-round workouts and conditioning.

Incoming freshman Justin Marquardt (Reavis) is the top recruit for the Cyclones and looks to play the #3 singles spot. Rounding out the team and fighting for the #6 singles position are Brian Thomson (Shepard) and Bill Hurley (Tinley Park).

“I expect us to be in the hunt for the championship, but this might be our toughest year to repeat,” Finn said.