Chicago Catholic League Champions 1927, 1955, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1971, 1973, 1976, 1979, 1980, 1981,1990, 1991, 2013, 2017, 2022
The focus of the Saint Ignatius Boys Tennis Program is to help players improve their skills and match-playing abilities while building teamwork and physical fitness. The goal of the coaching staff is to create a fun, hard-working and winning atmosphere that values dedication, sportsmanship, and determination. During the season, the coaches will expect the following from team members: 100% participation in practice and match obligations, demonstration of proper respect and behavior at all times and proper management of academic responsibilities. Players will need to plan other obligations around their tennis commitments. Players and families can expect clear communication and complete dedication from the coaching staff.
After beginning as an assistant coach in 2019, Daniel Lee took charge of the Saint Ignatius College Prep Boys and Girls Tennis teams. During his tenure, he’s helped numerous singles and doubles players qualify for the IHSA State Finals. The girls won an IHSA Sectional title, and the boys clinched a CCL Championship. Coach Lee also led the boys doubles team to a fifth place finish at the IHSA State Finals in 2023.
Team Motto: Lifetime Sport. Lifetime Skills. Beyond the Courts.
The Wolfpack lost 5-0 despite great effort by the Pack. In their first match together, Sophomore doubles pair of Liam Goyal and Niko Katsaros dropped the first set only by a break, 3-6, but could not keep the momentum in the 2nd set and lost 1-6.
The Wolfpack improves to 4-1 in conference play in the CCL. Freshman Aidan Carlson at 2 singles remains undefeated with a record of 5-0 for the season (Singles 3-0 Doubles 2-0).
The Wolfpack beat the St. Francis Spartans 3-2 on Thursday night. Ignatius was led by Aidan Carlson in Singles and doubles pair of Noah Phocas & Nicolas Caicedo and Zach Fayad and KJ Boyle.
The Wolfpack won 5-0 against St. Laurence, improving to 2-1 for the season. Tommy Cilella, Aidan Carlson, and freshman doubles pair Zach Fayad and KJ Boyle won 6-0, 6-0, without giving up a game the entire match.
The Wolfpack lost a close match 3-2 at DePaul Prep. The Pack was able to secure wins at #1 and #3 Doubles, both doubles teams remain undefeated for the season.
The Pack defeated Br. Rice to open their Spring season 4-1. Three freshmen, Aidan Carlson, KJ Boyle and Zach Fayad, picked up their first varsity victories in some challenging weather. The Wolfpack resilience and determination in such tough weather conditions were truly commendable and it was a proud moment to squeeze out the final two victories in 3rd set tiebreakers.
Saint Ignatius College Prep, a Jesuit Catholic school in the heart of Chicago, is a diverse community dedicated to educating young men and women for lives of faith, love, service and leadership.