American River’s #2 and #3 doubles teams each won a round at the Norcal Regional event making them, along with Fresno City College, the only school to accomplish the feat. In singles Andrew Swart beat Troy Kellenberger (FCC) 7-6 (10), 6-1 in the first round and lost to Thomas Mcgee (OHL) in the qualifying round 6-3, 6-2. Thomas Coibion also qualified for the Regional tournament but fell to the #1 seed Jao Noguiera (FCC) in the first round.

Andrew Swart and Thomas Coibion represented American River in the singles, both losing in the first round to highly ranked players from the South. The highlight from the doubles was Ron Hooper and Noah Winters pulling out a 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 victory against Contreras/Tubuena from Santa Barbara City College, before losing to the #7 seeds from Cerritos in the 3^rd round.

The Beavers received the #7 seed in the North Regional Team Playoffs. They were matched up with the #2 seeded Foothill Owls in the first round. ARC came out strong in the singles, winning the first set at #4 (Ron Hooper) and having several set points at #2 (Andrew Swart). However, in the end the Owls swept the Beavers 5-0. #4 singles was abandoned with Hooper leading 1-0 in the third set. Other strong performances were Thomas Coibion’s 6-2, 6-4 match with the North’s midseason top ranked player. #5 Lane Bacchi and #6 Nguyen Bui also played strong matches, losing 6-4, 6-3 and 6-2, 7-5 respectively.

The Beavers performed well in the individual portion of conference play. All 3 ARC doubles teams reached the quarterfinals, meaning that for the second straight year American River qualified all 3 doubles teams for the Norcal Regional Tournament. Before last year that feat had not been accomplished in 17 years. In singles American River had 4 seeded players. #3 seed Andrew Swart reached the quarterfinals before falling to Conner Van Alstyne from Santa Rosa. Thomas Coibion, the tournament’s #4 seed, also lost to a Santa Rosa player, Adam Cassabon, in the quarterfinals. #9 seed Ron Hooper, #12 seed Noah Winters, and Lane Bacchi all won first round matches before losing in the qualifying round. Swart and Coibion will move on to the Norcal Regional tournament to represent ARC in singles.

The Beavers rebounded from their loss against Santa Rosa with a shutout of their own against the Wolverines. ARC played well form the beginning of the match, sweeping the doubles without dropping a set. In the singles Sierra battled hard, pressing ARC at #1 and #5, but Thomas Coibion and Lane Bacchi pulled out tight matches. The Beaver’s next match will be in the team playoffs. Their opponent is yet to be determined, but the match will take place on Tuesday, April 14^th.

For the first time this season ARC lost back to back matches. It was also the first time in 3 years that they had been shutout. The loss assured the Beavers of a 2^nd place finish in the Big 8 North conference. They will finish conference play with an away match against Sierra on Friday March 27^th.

The Beavers were successful at the top and bottom of the lineup, but fell short in the middle as they were beaten by the Gladiators 6-3. Andrew Swart was dominant in a 6-1, 6-2 win at #1 singles and Nguyen Bui fought to win a close straight set match at #6, but the Beavers lost all of the other singles matches. In doubles, the spirited Owens’ brothers won in straight sets at #3, but #1 and #2 doubles both lost in 3 sets and the hopes for a comeback were cut short. ARC resumes conference play against Santa Rosa on March 24^th. 

The Beavers and Vikings had another extremely competitive match. Andrew Swart (#1), Thomas Coibion (#2), and Ron Hooper (#4) all won their singles matches in straight sets. Nguyen Bui came back from a set and two breaks down to win his match at #6 and give ARC the lead 4-2 going into the doubles. The Beavers fell at #2 doubles to close the overall match gap to 4-3. However, the Owens brothers pulled out #3 doubles for the clinching match. “John and Thomas played with heart and passion and played their best tennis in the big moments” explained Coach Bo Jabery-Madison. Swart and Coibion also battled back from a set down to beat a very game DVC #1 doubles team. The Beavers clinched at least 2^nd place in the conference with the victory and they are looking forward to their re-match with Santa Rosa on Tuesday, March 24^th at home.  

The Beaver's sweep of the singles was highlighted by Nguyen Bui's 6-0, 6-0 win at #5. Thomas Coibion played #1 singles for the first time this year and won his match 6-0, 6-1. Ron Hooper moved up to #1 doubles, teaming with Andrew Swart for a 6-2, 6-3 victory and Don Pham stepped into the doubles lineup with Noah Winters for a victory at #3.  

A depleted Beavers team fought hard and earned the victory over rival Sierra. Ron Hooper (flu) was not able to go and Lane Bacchi fought through back spasms to win at #5, 6-4, 6-3.  #1 Andrew Swart, #2 Thomas Coibion, and #6 Nguyen Bui all won their matches in straight sets and Thomas Owens stepped into the singles lineup for the first time this season and won a marathon 7-5, 6-7, 7-6 match at #4 singles. The Beaver's doubles team also performed well, highlighted by Don Pham and Noah Winters coming back to post a 2-6, 6-4, 12-10 victory at #2. It was Pham's first match of the season, as he stepped in for Hooper. 

The Beavers opened conference play with a solid showing against the Knights. Thomas Coibion did not drop a game in singles play and the doubles was highlighted by the Owens brothers energetic 6-0, 6-1 victory at #3 doubles.

American River rebounded from their loss to Modesto with a strong performance against the Tigers. #2 Thomas Coibion was, once again, dominant in the singles and Nguyen Bui won a crucial 3^rd set to put the Beavers up 4-2 going into the doubles. The Owens brothers clinched the dual team match with a 7-6, 6-2 victory at #3 doubles. Noah Winters earned two points for ARC winning at #3 singles and #2 doubles.

The Beavers fell for the first time this season against the more experienced Pirates. Thomas Coibion performed well in the singles, defeating his opponent at the #2 position in straight sets. Lane Bacchi came back from a set and a break down to win his match at the #5 spot 6-4 in the 3^rd set. Bacchi’s victory kept the Beaver’s hopes alive going into the doubles, but the Pirates swept the Beavers in the doubles and sealed the victory with a three set win at #3 doubles.