Boys Tennis Captures Doubles Title, 2nd at State

Congratulations to the St. Mary’s Boys Tennis Team for their impressive 2nd place finish at the 2025 OSAA Boys Tennis State Championships! With a grand total of 26 team points, the Crusaders made a powerful statement, showcasing depth, determination, and championship-caliber talent across singles and doubles competition.

In a thrilling Championship Saturday, Ben and Henry Smith captured the 2025 Oregon Boys Doubles State Title with grit, precision, and heart. Their semi-final and final matches both went to three sets, with the championship match hanging in the balance deep into the final frame. Tied at 4-4 in the third set, Henry made a momentum-shifting play—chasing down a Marist shot and lofting a lob that resulted in a misfire. That play sparked the Smiths’ final surge.

Perhaps the most memorable moment came on championship point, when Ben showed extraordinary sportsmanship by self-reporting a ball that grazed his head, costing them the point. Unfazed, Ben immediately rebounded to serve out the match with clutch precision. True champions in both skill and character.

Lucas and Landus capped their high school careers with a storybook finish, sweeping the Consolation Bracket and claiming the Consolation Doubles State Title. Their tournament started with a daunting match against the #1 seed from OES, where they competed with fire and courage. After a tough opening round, the duo roared back with commanding wins to take the title. Years of hard work and near-misses paid off in a beautiful final chapter.

Reid Ravassipour charged through the tournament with explosive energy and relentless drive, making it all the way to the semi-finals. Facing the #1 seed, Reid pushed the pace and controlled points, nearly pulling off the tournament’s biggest upset. In the 3rd place match, Reid went toe-to-toe with the #2 seed in another grueling battle, falling just short in a third-set tiebreaker, 8-10. His powerful, consistent play left an unforgettable mark.

Titus and Sriram brought passion and poise into their quarterfinal match, setting up a high-stakes rematch with Marist. With fans packed around the court, the duo won a thrilling first set and competed valiantly. After dropping the second, they were ultimately forced to withdraw due to injury. Their resilience and warrior spirit, particularly Sriram’s effort to keep playing through physical adversity, inspired everyone watching.

Luke Oliva had a phenomenal tournament, advancing to the quarterfinals where he battled the eventual state finalist. Known for his elite athleticism and fearless approach, Luke faced the state’s top two singles players a total of three times in recent weeks. He never backed down, delivering gritty, high-level performances every time he stepped on court.