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Chris Hayes '16, head coach of the men's and women's tennis programs, stepped down from his position May 12 after serving the teams for three seasons.

Tennis head coach steps down after three seasons

By Tess Ferguson, Assistant Sports Editor • May 13, 2023
Ithaca College announced May 12 that Chris Hayes ’16, head coach of the men’s and women’s tennis teams, has stepped down from his position.
Sposito and Stefanski are back together on the same team after achieving new heights for the women's tennis team at North Pocono High School.

Trojans take over South Hill: High school teammates reunite on college court

By Jack Murray, Senior writer • April 7, 2021
Tennis players Sarah Sposito and Ally Stefanski reunite on the court at Ithaca College after being teammates for three years are North Pocono High School in Pennsylvania.
First-year graduate student Minos Stavrakas and Senior George Lomas are ready to help the Bombers bounce back against the Liberty League.

Men’s tennis ready to step up against Liberty League

By Jack Murray, Senior Writer • March 24, 2021
The men's tennis team is ready to bounce back from a short spring season with a new head coach and healthy upperclassmen
Head tennis coach Chris Hayes '16 servers balls at practice March 2 in the Gazer Arena. As a Bomber, he earned multiple Empire 8 honors.

Former tennis player serves in new role as head coach

By Tommy Mumau, Staff Writer • March 11, 2021
When former head coach Bill Austin decided to step away from the program after 20 years, Chris Hayes ’16, who played for and served as assistant coach with him, was promoted to fill the role shortly.
Head men's and women tennis coach Bill Austin has announced his retirement after 20 seasons. Assistant coach Chris Hayes will step up as head.

Tennis teams see new leadership for first time in 20 years

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer • June 6, 2020
For the first time in 20 seasons, the Ithaca College women’s and men’s tennis teams will be under new leadership beginning in the 2020–21 season. 
Junior captain Colten Lavery returns the ball during practice March 21. Lavery has started in both singles and doubles in every game this season.

Men’s tennis participates with mostly upperclassmen

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor • March 27, 2019
The Ithaca College men's tennis team currently has 12 upperclassmen on their 14 player roster, including five seniors and seven juniors.
Alkhazov has torn her labrum and rotator cuff during her tennis career.

Overcoming obstacles: Junior returns from shoulder injury

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor • March 20, 2019
Junior tennis player Jane Alkhazov tore her labor in the first match of her sophomore year, but has returned this season after intense rehabilitation.
Jane Alkhazov '20

Women’s tennis aims to stay healthy and improve play

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor • February 27, 2019
The Ithaca College women's tennis team is hoping to improve their record within the Liberty League, despite having only six players on the roster.
Minos Stavrakas '20

Men’s tennis hopes to improve doubles performances

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor • February 27, 2019
The Ithaca College men's tennis team is hoping to make a run for a Liberty League title. They plan to get there by improving their doubles play.
Junior Sam McGrath competes in his singles match against Connecticut College on April 29.

Tennis player battles arm injuries to dominate junior season

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor • April 30, 2018
Ithaca College junior Sam McGrath had to go through intense rehab for pain in his arm to play collegiate tennis.
Sophomore Parley Hannan competes at the Bombers’ 9–0 loss against Skidmore College on March 24 at the Athletics and Events Center.

Sophomore uses squash to transition to collegiate tennis

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor • April 4, 2018
Sophomore transfer student Parley Hannan has never played formal tennis before coming to Ithaca College.
Junior Caroline Dunn looks to hit the ball back during the match against Skidmore College on March 25 at the Athletics and Events Center. The Bombers only have eight players on the women’s tennis team this season.

Women’s tennis works around small roster this season

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer • March 28, 2018
The Ithaca College women's tennis team is battling injuries this season, which brings their active roster down to seven players.
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