S. ABINGTON TWP. — Scranton Prep’s reign as PIAA Class 2A tennis champion is over.
Allentown Central Catholic, the District 11 champion, defeated the Classics, 3-1, on Tuesday in the first round of the team tournament at Birchwood Racquet Club.
Scranton Prep, which won state titles last season and in 2023, and was runner-up in 2024, finishes the season 15-3. The Classics had eliminated ACC in the first round in each of the last two seasons.
“It’s been the experience of a lifetime,” Scranton Prep four-year starter Lily Lengyel said. “I could not be more grateful or more proud to be a part of such a great team. Being a part of a high school team taught me how to love tennis.“
Lengyel won at No. 1 singles, beating Maddie Goff, 6-1, 6-2 to improve to 11-1 all-time in the state tournament.
“I was really happy with how I played,” Lengyel said. “I played totally with the team in mind and how I could help this team win and advance.”
ACC’s Giada Montone evened the overall match with a win over Hannah LaCoe, 6-0, 6-2.
ACC took the victory by sweeping the doubles matches.
Julia Janis-Michaela Durie defeated Donatella DeNaples-Sage Michel, 6-4, 6-2, at No. 1.
Charlotte Hood-Carly Eisenhard rallied to beat Scranton Prep’s Grace James-Mia Bovani, 1-6, 6-0, 6-3, to clinch the win.
ACC’s Valentina Munoz led Adithi Velaga, 6-2, 3-3 when the match was halted.
For Lengyel and Velaga, the District 2 doubles champions, their focus shifts to that tournament that starts Nov. 6 at the Hershey Racquet Club.
Last season, Lengyel won the state doubles crown with Emma Cuck, who graduated.
“It’s a mindset shift and an adjustment,” Lengyel said. “I am so excited to play with Adithi and I love doubles, so I can’t wait.”
Singles: Lily Lengyel (SP) over Maddie Graff, 6-1, 6-2. Valentina Munoz (ACC) vs. Adithi Velaga (SP), 6-2, 3-3 (match halted). Giada Montone (ACC) over Hannah LaCoe, 6-0, 6-2; Doubles: Julia Janis-Michaela Durie (ACC) over Donatella DeNaples-Sage Michel, 6-4, 6-2. Charlotte Hood-Carly Eisenhard (ACC) over Grace James-Mia Bovani, 1-6, 6-0, 6-3; Records: ACC 20-2, SP 15-3.