THE LHS boys’ tennis team had seven players selected as All-Stars this season. Pictured are the All-Stars, in the front row from left to right is Rafik Khodr, captain David Kasdon, Jason Yang and Russell Kasdon. In the back row from left is Shea McCarthy, captain Harrison Luba and Dan Levin. (Courtesy Photo)
By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI
LYNNFIELD — Seven members of the Lynnfield High boys’ tennis team received post-season honors by the Cape Ann League coaches.
Six Pioneers were named to the CAL First-Team All-Stars while one made the CAL Second-Team All-Stars.
Second singles player, Dan Levin, made the First-Team for the second year in a row. The sophomore finished the year at 18-3 overall and 10-1 in the league.
Freshman Shea McCarthy made the First-Team. He was 9-0 at third singles in league action and he finished 15-3 overall.
The first doubles team of senior Dave Kasdon and junior Rafik Khodr were First-Team All-Stars as they went undefeated in league play and were 19-2 overall. They both made the First-Team All-Stars last year.
The second doubles team of senior Jason Yang and sophomore Russell Kasdon also made the First Team All-Stars for the second consecutive year. They were also unbeaten in league play and finished at 18-2 overall.
Last year, Dave Kasdon was teamed up with Yang while Russell Kasdon was partnered with Khodr.
Senior Harrison Luba made the CAL Second-Team All-Stars. The number-one singles player also made the CAL First-Team All-Stars as a freshman back when he was playing at number two singles.
“These guys made it easy for me,” said Pioneers sixth-year head coach Joe Dunn. “Their level of play is amazing and I am very proud of all of them.”
It was another outstanding year for the team as they lost to Weston in the MIAA Division 4 state title match on June 18.
Lynnfield finished at 19-2 overall with their only other loss coming to Division 1 St. John’s Prep.
In the CAL, they went 11-0 as they captured the CAL Kinney Division for the fourth-straight time.
