Newtown High Tennis Teams Battle Tough Opponents

By ANDY HUTCHISON

Published: Apr 15, 2011 12:00 am

Newtown High Schoolâs girlsâ and boysâ tennis teams had challenging but somewhat successful opening weeks, coming out with .500 records to start the season.

The girls fell 4-3 to Joel Barlow of Redding in the season opener on April 7 before rebounding with a 4-3 win at Pomperaug of Southbury the next day. In their first two home matches of the year, the girls fell 6-1 to Fairfield Ludlowe on April 9 before bouncing back for a 4-3 win over Lauralton Hall on April 11. The boys, meanwhile, played just two matches in week one, following up a 5-2 defeat to Weston on April 6 with a 5-2 win over Pomperaug on April 8.

In their wins over Pomperaug and Lauralton, the girls were led by No. 1 singles player Lauren Frazzetta and the top doubles team of Meghan Loose and Julia Frattaroli, who earned two-set wins in both clashes. Other Newtown winners against Pomperaug were No. 4 singles player Grace Winans and the No. 2 doubles tandem of Sara Benson and Stephanie Roman. Against Hall, Newtown got wins at fourth singles by Mia Terracino and at third doubles by Annie Beier and Meghan Logan. Loose and Frattaroli picked up the teamâs lone win against Ludlowe, pulling out a 7-6, 7-6 nail-biter in the top doubles spot.

In their loss to Weston, in a match that does not count in the conference standings (the teams will meet again in a South-West Conference clash on May 9), the Newtown boys got wins by Rob Beier in the top singles position and Tyler Ruefenacht at No. 4 singles. Beier won in two sets and Ruefenacht, after losing 6-2 to Josh Weiss, came away with 6-2, 6-3 wins to claim the match.

Against Pomperaug, in a match that does count toward in the SWC standings, Newtown got wins in all four singles positions and in the top doubles match. No. 1 player Beier pulled off a 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 win over Andrew Oravecs; No. 2 Cam McCleary was a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 winner over Shryan Appalavaju; No. 3 Ruefenacht had a 6-0, 6-2 win over Brian Westerman; and No. 4 Ricky Fuentes, after surrendering loss in first match, won the next two for a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 win over Tony Ribas. In doubles play, the No. 1 duo of Connor Howell and Sean Elliott defeated Eric Helfer and Scott Siegler 6-1, 7-6 (12-10 in the tiebreaker).

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The voters certainly spoke — and I respect the outcome — but let’s not forget that a “majority” doesn’t mean everyone agreed. Many of us are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living here. Supporting schools and services is important, but so is ensuring that residents can afford to stay in the town they love. We all want Newtown to be a great place to live, but lately, it’s starting to feel less like “Nicer in Newtown” and more like “More Expensive in Newtown.” That’s not sustainable, and it’s not a criticism of the town itself — it’s a call for responsible budgeting and long-term planning that doesn’t rely on tax increases year after year. I hope future decisions will reflect not just the desire to maintain services, but also the need to ease the financial burden on residents.

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I appreciate the passion behind this message, and I absolutely understand the desire to invest in our town. That said, I voted no — not because I don't care about Newtown, but because I do. Fiscal responsibility is not about ignoring problems, it’s about making sure we address them in a sustainable and transparent way. It’s frustrating to feel like every year there’s a new “urgent” reason to raise taxes, with little serious effort to curb spending or prioritize needs. I worry this just sets the stage for another round of increases next year. That doesn't mean I’m against education, safety, or our town’s future — it means I believe in accountability and in asking tough questions about how our money is managed. Voting no wasn't a rejection of Newtown — it was a call for more thoughtful, balanced leadership. I hope future conversations can include all perspectives, not just those willing to write a bigger check.

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The voters spoke, loud and clear that they support our schools and municipal services. The majority vote was a mandate to keep delivering well rated education services and keep it" Nicer in Newtown."

Great effort by the those who attended to shine a light on the attacks on Democracy. Thanks for the article so all can understand whats happening.

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Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.

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