The Conrad Weiser tennis program is proving that doubles dominance runs in the family. For the second consecutive year, the Scouts have captured the District 3 Class 2A doubles title—this time with the dynamic duo of Owen Hunt and John Tharp claiming the crown on Saturday at the Hershey Racquet Club.
Hunt and Tharp delivered a commanding performance in the championship match, dispatching Berks Catholic's Sullivan Stringer and David Schnatz with a decisive 6-3, 6-1 victory. Their path to the title was equally impressive, as they overpowered East Pennsboro's Ian Aunkst and Blake Pasda in the semifinals, 6-4, 6-1.
This victory continues a proud tradition for Conrad Weiser, following in the footsteps of last year's champions, Armaan Malik and Jio Garcia, who went on to win the PIAA state title. The Scouts have now claimed seven district doubles championships in program history, and the momentum is clearly building.
"Today was a tremendous display of textbook doubles by our guys," said Conrad Weiser head coach Ryan Knarr. "They played some of their best tennis of the year in the big moments of the championship match and have a great opportunity to make another deep run in the PIAA State Tournament. We are excited to be back in Hershey to chase another state doubles title."
Both Hunt and Tharp, along with Stringer and Schnatz, have qualified for the PIAA Championships, scheduled for May 23-24 at the Hershey Racquet Club. The competition will be fierce, but the Scouts are riding a wave of confidence.
In Class 3A action, Wilson's Chris Uzar and Ethan Mengel battled back from a first-set loss to defeat Dallastown's Nathaniel Erickson and Holden Depe 4-6, 7-6, 6-1, securing third place and a spot in the state tournament.
The Berks County contingent will be well-represented in Hershey, joined by Wyomissing sophomore Parth Khachane, who captured his second consecutive Class 2A singles championship. Khachane was nearly untouchable, defeating Landon Lubart of Boiling Springs 6-1, 6-0 in the finals. Over four matches in the district tournament, he lost just four games total, winning every match in straight sets.
With a mix of seasoned champions and rising stars, Berks County tennis is poised for another memorable run at the state level.