Mystic Valley Eagles Advance to State Championship with 3–2 Semifinal Victory Over Cohasset

By Emily Brennan

The Mystic Valley Regional Charter School boy’s tennis team continued its historic postseason run Monday afternoon, defeating Cohasset, 3–2, in the MIAA Division 4 State Semifinals at Newton North High School. The victory sends the Eagles to the state championship match for the first time in school history.

Mystic Valley took control early in singles play. Jay Raj earned a decisive 6–0, 6–0 victory at first singles before Wes Cunningham followed with a 6–1, 6–1 win at second singles, giving the Eagles a 2–0 advantage. Cohasset responded at second doubles, where Grant Hill and Harrison West defeated Eli DeTore and Henry Cao, 6–2, 7–2, cutting the Mystic Valley lead to 2–1.

The deciding point came at first doubles, where Ryan Co and Miguel McCurdy battled through three sets to defeat Alex Hill and Cooper Aberbach: 6–2, 2–6, 6–4. The victory secured Mystic Valley’s third point and clinched the match, sending the Eagles to the Division 4 state final. Following the clinching point, the third singles match between Ethan Co and Dax Aberbach was retired with the score tied at one set apiece and the third set even at 5–5, as the overall team result had already been decided.

With the win, Mystic Valley earned its first-ever berth in a MIAA State Championship match. The Eagles will take on Hamilton-Wenham in the Division 4 State Championship on Saturday, June 13, at MIT. Match time is to be announced.