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Stonehill Remains Perfect with Saint Michael's Win, 8-1


Sophomore Thomas Alaimo led four double-winners for the Skyhawks win victories at No. 2 singles and doubles.

Alaimo leads four double-winners for 5-0 Skyhawks

EASTON, Mass. (September 29, 2012) – Stonehill College remained unbeaten on the fall season with an 8-1 triumph over Saint Michael's College in non-conference men's tennis action at Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex this afternoon.

Sophomore Thomas Alaimo (North Andover, Mass./Central Catholic) led four double-winners for Stonehill as he picked up wins at No. 2 singles and doubles. He teamed up with junior Brett Armstrong (Manville, R.I./Mount Saint Charles Academy) for an 8-3 doubles victory before claiming a 6-3, 6-2 win over Saint Michael's freshman Steve Thomson (Westport, Conn./Staples) in singles. Armstrong was also among the double-winners for the Skyhawks by posting a 6-1, 6-0 victory over freshman Charlie Merry (Kennebunkport, Maine/Kennebunkport) at No. 5 singles.

Sophomore Jared Drzal (West Sayville, N.Y./Sayville) and freshman Philip Klados (Lake Forest, Calif./Santa Margarita Catholic) rounded out the double-winners for Stonehill after combining for an 8-2 win at No. 3 doubles. Klados followed that up with a 6-3, 6-2 win over senior Chris Moskal (Springfield, Mass./Cathedral) at No. 3 singles. Drzal added a 6-2, 6-0 decision over junior Tom Brahm (Marlborough, Conn./Xavier) at No. 6.

Senior Chris Martin (Darien, Conn./Darien) and sophomore Eric Ringstad (Fairbanks, Alaska/Monroe Catholic) added points for Stonehill with wins at No. 4 and No. 1 singles, respectively.

Thomson and senior Eric Parziale (Pinehurst, N.C./Pinecrest) teamed up to claim a point for Saint Michael's as the duo topped Ringstad and Martin at No. 1 doubles, 9-8 (7-4).

Stonehill (5-0, 3-0 NE-10) returns to action on Thursday when it hosts Endicott College for a non-conference matchup at Charles Watt Tennis Courts at 4:30 p.m. Saint Michael's (0-2, 0-2 NE-10) hosts Le Moyne College on Sunday, October 7, at 11 a.m.

Stonehill 8, Saint Michael's 1 

Singles

1. Eric Ringstad (STO) def. Eric Parziale (STM) 6-3, 6-0

2. Thomas Alaimo (STO) def. Steve Thomson (STM) 6-3, 6-2

3. Philip Klados (STO) def. Chris Moskal (STM) 6-3, 6-2

4. Chris Martin (STO) def. Billy Wood (STM) 6-0, 6-1

5. Brett Armstrong (STO) def. Charlie Merry (STM) 6-1, 6-0

6. Jared Drzal (STO) def. Tom Brahm (STM) 6-2, 6-0

Doubles

1. Parziale/Thomson (STM) def. Ringstad/Martin (STO) 9-8 (7-4)

2. Alaimo/Armstrong (STO) def. Moskal/Kenny Vassallo (STM) 8-3

3. Klados/Drzal (STO) def. Brahm/Chris Allen (STM) 8-2 

* - doubles matches played first

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Players Mentioned

Thomas Alaimo

Thomas Alaimo

5' 9"
Sophomore
Brett Armstrong

Brett Armstrong

5' 10"
Junior
Jared Drzal

Jared Drzal

5' 10"
Sophomore
Philip Klados

Philip Klados

5' 4"
Freshman
Chris Martin

Chris Martin

5' 11"
Senior
Eric Ringstad

Eric Ringstad

5' 9"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Thomas Alaimo

Thomas Alaimo

5' 9"
Sophomore
Brett Armstrong

Brett Armstrong

5' 10"
Junior
Jared Drzal

Jared Drzal

5' 10"
Sophomore
Philip Klados

Philip Klados

5' 4"
Freshman
Chris Martin

Chris Martin

5' 11"
Senior
Eric Ringstad

Eric Ringstad

5' 9"
Sophomore