Dominant dozen: District 10 all-stars for 2024 boys tennis season
A mixture of old and new names comprised the list of players who were selected to the 2024 Erie Times-News all-District 10 boys tennis team.
None is more recognizable than Jonah Ng. The Cathedral Prep star was honored with postseason honors for the third time overall and the second time in singles.
Ng was voted the district's best player among Region 1 programs, as was Hickory's Jacob Jarzab for Region 2.
Also selected were Prep's James Casella and Gavin Ferretti. They paired up for postseason action, the result of which was first place in the PIAA's Class 2A doubles tournament at Hershey Racquet Club.
The region's coaches voted for the region all-stars, while the Times-News sports department was responsible for the all-district picks. Those 12 players will be invited to attend the June 24 Northwest Pennsylvania Sports Awards show at the Warner Theatre.
The district's player of the year will be announced during the ceremony. Those eligible for that award are:
Singles
Caleb Baumgartner, sr., Grove City
Received an all-district berth for his final season with the Eagles.
Alex Harcourt, sr., Greenville
Advanced to the quarterfinals in singles and semifinals in doubles during the district's 2A postseason play.
Jacob Jarzab, jr., Hickory
Deep runs in the district's 2A singles and doubles tournaments where reasons he was voted Region 1's player of the year.
Jonah Ng, jr., Cathedral Prep
Region 2's player of the year also received all-district honors for the third time in as many varsity seasons.
John Sinnott, jr., Erie High
Became the district's first singles champion for an Erie public school tennis program since 2017 when he won its Class 3A tournament.
Aditya Turaga, sr., Fairview
Repeated as an all-district singles representative.
Doubles
James Casella, sr., and Gavin Ferretti, so, Cathedral Prep
Became the Ramblers' sixth duo to win a PIAA doubles tournament when they finished first for this season's 2A tournament at Hershey.
Noah Hardesty, so., and Gridley Wright, so., McDowell
Were the gold medalists for the district's 3A tournament at Westwood Racquet Club.
Amani Thomas, sr., and Jai Prabhu, so., Fairview
The tandem for the Tigers also competed in occasional singles matches throughout this season.
All-region teams for District 10's 2024 boys tennis season:
Region 1
First team
Singles
Jacob Jarzab – Hickory – 11
Caleb Baumgartner – Grove City – 12
Alex Harcourt – Greenville – 12
Doubles
Warren – Jack Lynds (11), Lucas Thrift (10)
Hickory – Paul Spielvogle (11), Coleman Regginello (11)
Greenville – Zach Morgan (12), Dallin Richins (10)
Second team
Singles
Isaac Hightree – Greenville – 12
Finn Butcher – Greenville – 12
Brian Nguyen – Sharon – 12
Adam Strandburg – Warren – 11
Doubles
Greenville – Noah Christner (12), Sam Campman (10)
Hickory – Remy Abalos (12), Kory Semanco (12)
Warren – Brody Alexander (11), Ben Scott (11)
Region tri-champions – Greenville, Hickory, Warren
Region player of the year – Jacob Jarzab, Hickory
Region 2
First team
Singles
Jonah Ng – Cathedral Prep – 11
John Sinnott – Erie High – 11
Gavin Ferretti – Cathedral Prep – 10
Aditya Turaga – Fairview – 12
Doubles
Cathedral Prep – James Casella (12), Cameron Grieshaber (11)
Fairview – Amani Thomas (12), Jai Prabhu (10)
Second team
Singles
Graham Louis – Fairview – 12
Aryan Noticewala – Erie High – 11
Gridley Wright – McDowell – 10
Doubles
Cathedral Prep – Ty Hulick (11), Drew Brown (12)
Mercyhurst Prep – Jay Cheng (9), Henry Clippinger (10)
Region champion – Cathedral Prep
Region player of the year – Jonah Ng, Cathedral Prep
Mike has worked for the Erie Times-News editorial department since 1997 and full time with its sports department since 2004. He was the sports editor for the former Titusville Herald from 1991-93.
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