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Meta Description: Colorado Academy’s Boys Tennis team breaks Kent Denver’s five-year reign, capturing their second State Title in a thrilling showdown.

Unstoppable CA Tennis Clinches 4-3 Victory Against Rival Kent Denver

In a nail-biting tennis showdown, Colorado Academy (CA) Mustangs, led by Coach Noah Tondre, ended Kent Denver’s five-year winning streak, sealing their second State Championship title with a 4-3 victory on Tuesday, October 21. The Class 4A Boys Tennis Tournament at Denver Tennis Park witnessed a breathtaking upset as the No. 2-seeded Mustangs overcame their No. 1 rivals in a battle of wills and skill.

The Road to Victory: A Series of Dominant Wins

“Mentally, these boys just got better every day…” – Coach Noah Tondre

The Mustangs’ victory was punctuated by an impressive trio of 7-0 shutouts in the playoffs against Peak to Peak Charter School, George Washington High School, and Thomas Jefferson High School. CA’s singles and doubles state champions – Oliver Neely, Hendrik Jordaan, Peter Owen, CJ Marshall, and Thomas Rollhaus – set the stage for an exciting final against Kent Denver.

Mental Toughness and Unity Lead to CA’s Triumph

“It was a dominant finish… There was zero negative emotion on Championship day.” – Coach Noah Tondre

Tondre attributes the team’s success to new Mental Performance Coach Sydney Prokupek Nolan’s (CA ’17) influence. She challenged the team to focus on being present, acknowledge difficult emotions, and leave a lasting legacy.

Co-Captain Craig Stapleton: The Match Winner

Senior Co-Captain Craig Stapleton avenged his earlier losses to Kent Denver’s No. 3 Singles player, clinching the winning point with a confident net approach, epitomizing CA’s “loose” playing philosophy.

Hendrik Jordaan and Peter Owen: CA’s Dominant Doubles Pair

Tondre estimates Jordaan and Owen as the state’s best No. 1 doubles team. They lived up to their billing, securing CA’s first win of the day and setting the stage for their teammates’ victories.

Unlikely Heroes: Fresh Faces and Returning Players

From ninth-grader Luka Jovanovic to senior Mitchell Sindler, this year’s Mustang team was distinctive in its breadth and unity. Despite the newcomers’ lack of varsity experience, they banded together as a tight-knit group, eager to leave a lasting legacy.

Looking Ahead: CA Tennis’s Growing Legacy

“I think this is the start of that legacy.” – Coach Noah Tondre

With a strong core of rising young players ready to return, CA Boys Tennis has set the bar high for future seasons.

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1. Q: Who were the individual State Champions for CA Boys Tennis?
   A: Oliver Neely (No. 2 Singles), Hendrik Jordaan and Peter Owen (No. 1 Doubles), and CJ Marshall and Thomas Rollhaus (No. 3 Doubles).