{"id":165716,"date":"2026-04-14T19:58:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T19:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/165716\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T19:58:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T19:58:17","slug":"holy-cross-boys-tennis-remains-undefeated-with-win-over-honesdale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/165716\/","title":{"rendered":"Holy Cross Boys Tennis Remains Undefeated with Win Over Honesdale"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Scranton%2C+PA&amp;city=Scranton&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Holy+Cross+Boys+Tennis+Remains+Undefeated+with+Win+Over+Honesdale&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fpa%2Fscranton%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F14%2Fholy-cross-boys-tennis-remains-undefeated-with-win-over-honesdale%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69dd9cff29090.jpg\" alt=\"A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a boys tennis match from multiple angles, with sharp planes of navy, green, and orange creating a dynamic, abstract composition.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>A cubist interpretation of the intense action and strategic positioning of a high school boys tennis match.Scranton Today<\/p>\n<p>Alex Harrison, Ray Zhang and Alfred Betts swept the singles matches in straight sets to lift Holy Cross to a 3-2 win over Honesdale in a Lackawanna League boys tennis match on Monday afternoon. Holy Cross improved to 8-0 on the season.<\/p>\n<p>        Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>Holy Cross&#8217; undefeated start to the season keeps them in contention for the Lackawanna League title, while Honesdale&#8217;s 7-2 record shows they are also a strong team in the league this year.<\/p>\n<p>                The details<\/p>\n<p>In the singles matches, Harrison defeated Reiprich 6-1, 6-0, Zhang beat Smith 6-0, 6-1, and Betts topped D&#8217;Albora 6-2, 6-1. Honesdale won both doubles matches, with the teams of Eck-Christiansen and Haffey-Kinney earning victories for the Hornets.<\/p>\n<p>        The match took place on Monday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>          The players<\/p>\n<p>          Alex Harrison<\/p>\n<p>A player for Holy Cross who won his singles match in straight sets.<\/p>\n<p>Ray Zhang<\/p>\n<p>A player for Holy Cross who won his singles match in straight sets.<\/p>\n<p>Alfred Betts<\/p>\n<p>A player for Holy Cross who won his singles match in straight sets.<\/p>\n<p>Asher Eck<\/p>\n<p>A player for Honesdale who won a doubles match.<\/p>\n<p>Matthew Christiansen<\/p>\n<p>A player for Honesdale who won a doubles match.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Scranton%2C+PA&amp;city=Scranton&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Holy+Cross+Boys+Tennis+Remains+Undefeated+with+Win+Over+Honesdale&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fpa%2Fscranton%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F14%2Fholy-cross-boys-tennis-remains-undefeated-with-win-over-honesdale%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a>        <\/p>\n<p>          The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>Holy Cross&#8217; strong singles play has kept them undefeated so far this season, while Honesdale&#8217;s doubles teams have been a strength for them. The two teams will likely be in contention for the Lackawanna League title as the season progresses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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