Holy Cross Boys Tennis Remains Undefeated with Win Over Honesdale

Singles sweep lifts Holy Cross to 3-2 victory in Lackawanna League match

Apr. 14, 2026 at 1:03am

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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.

Why it matters

Holy Cross' undefeated start to the season keeps them in contention for the Lackawanna League title, while Honesdale's 7-2 record shows they are also a strong team in the league this year.

The details

In the singles matches, Harrison defeated Reiprich 6-1, 6-0, Zhang beat Smith 6-0, 6-1, and Betts topped D'Albora 6-2, 6-1. Honesdale won both doubles matches, with the teams of Eck-Christiansen and Haffey-Kinney earning victories for the Hornets.

  • The match took place on Monday afternoon.

The players

Alex Harrison

A player for Holy Cross who won his singles match in straight sets.

Ray Zhang

A player for Holy Cross who won his singles match in straight sets.

Alfred Betts

A player for Holy Cross who won his singles match in straight sets.

Asher Eck

A player for Honesdale who won a doubles match.

Matthew Christiansen

A player for Honesdale who won a doubles match.

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The takeaway

Holy Cross' strong singles play has kept them undefeated so far this season, while Honesdale'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.