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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 25, 2021
The men's tennis team is ready to bounce back from a short spring season with a new head coach and healthy upperclassmen
The women's tennis team will lean on Senior Sara Steinberg and sophomore Sara Sposito this spring season.

Women’s tennis vying NCAA bid with a bounce back year

By Jack Murray, Senior writer • March 25, 2021
After feeling robbed of a comeback season last spring, the women's tennis team is ready to bounce back behind an improved group of sophomores.
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. 
WATCH: Lone senior takes charge of men's tennis team

WATCH: Lone senior takes charge of men’s tennis team

By Caitie Ihrig, Photo Editor • February 28, 2018
Senior Lorenzo Viguie-Ramos has become a leader for the Ithaca College men's tennis team as its captain and only senior.
Chris Hayes ’16 was announced as the new assistant coach of the Ithaca College tennis teams Jan 16. Hayes suited up for the Bombers from 2012–2016 and is third best in program history, with 61 singles wins.

Tennis alumnus returns to South Hill as assistant coach

By Caitie Ihrig, Photo Editor • January 24, 2018
Former captain of the men's tennis team Chris Hayes '16 was named assistant tennis coach after a year and a half absence from Ithaca.
Senior tennis captain Brandon Buksbaum, whose father died two years ago, hits the ball during practice April 3 at the Ben Wheeler Tennis Courts. Buksbaum practiced drills against his teammates to help improve his hitting and serving.

Tennis player battles on the court for sentimental reasons

By Vinica Weiss, Senior Writer • April 5, 2017
After losing his father his sophomore year of college, senior Brandon Buksbaum used tennis to cope with the unexpected.
Men's tennis seeks revenge against Stevens Institute

Men’s tennis seeks revenge against Stevens Institute

By Caitie Ihrig, Assistant Sports Editor • March 1, 2017
The men's tennis team will be looking to its five freshmen to raise the skill level of the team and achieve the end goal of beating Stevens.

Men’s tennis team falls to Stevens in Empire 8 Championship

By Caitie Ihrig and Justin Rouzier • May 9, 2016
The men's tennis team lost to Stevens Institute of Technology 5–1 May 8.
Senior Chris Hayes plays in the men's tennis team's match April 30 against Elmira College at the Wheeler Tennis Courts.

Men’s tennis team prepares for Empire 8 tournament

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer • May 6, 2016
The men's tennis team begins the Empire 8 tournament at 6:30 p.m. May 7 against St. John Fisher College in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Senior Chris Hayes plays in the last home match of his career May 1 on the Wheeler Tennis Courts against Connecticut College.

Tennis teams face Connecticut College on senior day

By Jaysha Patel, Contributing Writer • May 2, 2016
The Ithaca College men's team took down Connecticut College 5–4 while the women’s team lost 5–4 May 1.
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