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Men's Tennis Tom McGonigal

Mustangs Cruise Past Messiah, Advance to MAC Commonwealth Finals

Box Score STEVENSON, Md. - The second-seeded Stevenson men's tennis team earned a spot into the MAC Commonwealth finals after defeating third-seeded Messiah in the semifinals by a 5-1 score at the Greenspring Courts. 

Larry Johnson III and JJ Bonta picked up a hard-fought win in No. 1 doubles, 8-7 (8-6), while Lukas Sanidas and Chad Smialek downed their No. 2 opponents by an 8-3 score. Sathwik Madasi and Simeon Smith fell in a competitive No. 3 match, 8-5. 

In singles play, Sanidas made quick work of his No. 3 opponent, 6-1, 6-0, while Smialek took down his No. 6 opponent in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4.  Bonta clinched the win for the Mustangs after taking his No. 2 match by a 6-3, 6-2 score. The remaining matches were halted once Stevenson clinched the win.

The Mustangs, who will be making their fourth-straight appearance in the MAC Commonwealth finals, will take on top-seeded Lebanon Valley on Saturday, April 29. Stevenson will be looking to avenge its loss to the Dutchmen in last year's conference final. 
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Players Mentioned

JJ Bonta

JJ Bonta

6' 0"
Senior
Larry Johnson III

Larry Johnson III

5' 9"
Senior
Sathwik Madasi

Sathwik Madasi

Junior
Lukas Sanidas

Lukas Sanidas

6' 2"
Senior
Chad Smialek

Chad Smialek

5' 1"
Senior
Simeon Smith

Simeon Smith

Sophomore

Players Mentioned

JJ Bonta

JJ Bonta

6' 0"
Senior
Larry Johnson III

Larry Johnson III

5' 9"
Senior
Sathwik Madasi

Sathwik Madasi

Junior
Lukas Sanidas

Lukas Sanidas

6' 2"
Senior
Chad Smialek

Chad Smialek

5' 1"
Senior
Simeon Smith

Simeon Smith

Sophomore

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