As the regular season drew to a close, the Barrington High School boys tennis team picked up an impressive win over LaSalle Academy. 

The victory propelled Barrington as it headed into the playoffs, and on Saturday, the two teams met again with the Division I state championship hanging in the balance. 

This time, LaSalle won 4-2.

“The win we had late in the season and the state final were both close matches,” said Barrington High School Coach Story Salit. “[The] State final was probably even closer with five of the matches going to three sets, which is unheard of.”

Barrington won team points with victories at first doubles and third singles. Gabe Anderson and Bryce Kupperman remained undefeated for the season.

Jeremy Kuo won his match at third singles, and Barrington’s number one singles player Luke Sapolsky was on his way to winning his match when LaSalle secured victories at second and fourth singles, and second and third doubles. 

“They flipped second and third doubles,” Salit said. “Their guys played well and executed at the end, and we struggled to have a steady rhythm in those two matches.”

Salit said his team was great to work all season.

“Top to bottom, the guys were very coachable and our team is full of talent,” Salit said. “Our depth and also togetherness is outstanding.”