-
Tennis - Boys Varsity
Teams & Schedules
-
2024 - 2025Head Coach: Daniel LeeIHSA Sectional Champions2006, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2019Chicago Catholic League Champions
1927, 1955, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1971, 1973, 1976, 1979, 1980, 1981,1990, 1991, 2013, 2017, 2022The 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.
Team Coaches
Team News
-
Pack Fall to Young
The Wolfpack wrapped up its regular season with a hard fought battle against Whitney Young but was unable to secure a point falling 4-0. At 1st Singles, Sophomore Thomas Cilella had an amazing match but fell short by one break in each set to end with a score of 4-6, 4-6. Wolfpack will now get ready for the IHSA Sectional this Friday.Read More -
Pack Place 3rd at CCL
The Wolfpack finished its conference season with a 3rd place finish at CCL Championships on Friday. Every member of the team was able to finish Top 5 earning points for the Pack in every flight. At #1 Singles - Tommy Cilella - 5th Place, #2 Singles - Aidan Carlson - 2nd Place, #1 Doubles - Nicolas Ciacedo and Zach Fayad - 2nd place, #2 Doubles - Niko Katsatros and KJ Boyle - 4th Place and #3 Doubles - Connor Mangone and Liam Goyal - 3rd Place.Read More -
Ramblers Stop Pack
The Wolfpack was unable to secure a win on this away match falling to the Ramblers of Loyola 5-0. #1 doubles pair of Nicolas Caicedo and Zach Fayad was fighting for the second set but was unable to hold the final game and was defeated 1-6, 4-6.Read More -
Great Start for Pack
The Wolfpack started the week with a convincing 5-0 win over Lincoln Park. Special recognition to Shiven Devnani who recorded his first varsity win at the #2 singles position.Read More -
Cadets Edge Pack
The Wolfpack put up a fight in windy and cold weather, but was unable to secure the third match for a win falling to Marmion 3-2. Recording the wins for the Wolfpack were senior 2 Doubles pair of Connor Mangone and Matt Zegart 6-1, 6-3 and sophomore 3 Doubles pair of Liam Goyal and Niko Katsaros with a score of 6-3, 7-5.Read More -
Lane Tech Stops Pack
The Wolfpack fought hard but lost the match 4-1 against Lane Tech. Securing the lone win was Freshman Aidan Carlson in 2s singles with a score of 7-6(5), 6-3.Read More -
Grizzlies Stop Pack
The Wolfpack lost a hard fought battle against Payton 3-2. A pair of points came from the senior doubles team of Connor Mangone and Matthew Zegart and freshman doubles team of Zach Fayad and KJ Boyle who pulled out a tight win of 6-2, 2-6, 10-8.Read More -
Wolfpack Run Through Caravan
The Pack posted a clean sweep of Mt. Carmel yesterday 5-0 at XS Tennis. Doubles pair Liam Goyal and Niko Katsaros won in the #3 doubles position without dropping a game 6-0, 6-9. The Wolfpack improved to 5-1 in CCL play.Read More -
Romans Defeat Wolfpack
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.Read More -
Wolfpack Take Down Friars
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).Read More -
Pack Edge Spartans
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.Read More -
Pack Close Out Vikings
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.Read More -
Rams Hold Off Wolfpack
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.Read More -
Wolfpack Defeat Crusaders in Opener
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.Read More
1/14
Saint Ignatius College Prep
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.
