2015-16 Men's Tennis News

Cody Duong and Alex Meliuk Make the All-America Team
Cody Duong and Alex Meliuk Make the All-America Team

May 21, 2016

Cody Duong and Alex Meliuk were honored as members of the JuCo All-American Team. By making the All-American Team they have been recognized as some of the best community college players in the country.

American River Men's Tennis Clay Court Fundraiser
American River Men's Tennis Clay Court Fundraiser

May 15, 2016

Coming off of one of the most successful seasons in program history, the Beavers participated in the first annual ARC Clay Court Fundraiser, hosted by Ben Combs.

Outgoing Sophomores
Outgoing Sophomores

May 02, 2016

As one of the most successful seasons in ARC Men’s Tennis history comes to a close, the program will reluctantly say goodbye to the sophomores of the team, as their eligibility is done and they will no longer be competing for the team.

Duong/Meliuk Become First ARC Doubles Team in 24 Years to Reach State Semifinal
Duong/Meliuk Become First ARC Doubles Team in 24 Years to Reach State Semifinal

April 21, 2016

In the final competition of the season, the CCCAA Individual Championships at Ojai, the Beavers had some great moments, some heart breaking moments, and, in the end, put forth some of their best tennis when it mattered most.

Men's Tennis Team Nominated for Three Individual State Awards, Cody Duong Wins ITA Player to Watch
Men's Tennis Team Nominated for Three Individual State Awards, Cody Duong Wins ITA Player to Watch

April 20, 2016

After an intense state championship match against Irvine Valley College, the Beavers celebrated the terrific season at the annual 2016 CCCAA/ITA State Banquet. The banquet is a time to reflect on the finalized team season and a kick-off to the individual championships that begin the following day in Ojai.

Men’s Tennis Falls Short in State Championship
Men’s Tennis Falls Short in State Championship

April 20, 2016

Men’s Tennis Falls Short in State Championship Match Against Irvine Valley; Finishes Their Most Successful Season in 50 Years

American River Men’s Tennis Wins Northern California Team Championship
American River Men’s Tennis Wins Northern California Team Championship

April 16, 2016

For the first time in fifty years, the American River College men’s tennis team won the Northern California team championship. The program had been knocking on the door in recent years, finishing second in NorCal the last three seasons, but this time they were able to break through for the title.

NorCal Semifinal vs Chabot
NorCal Semifinal vs Chabot

April 12, 2016

In the Norcal playoff team semifinals the Beavers faced off against the Chabot Gladiators. In a previous matchup the Gladiators had pushed the Beavers before falling to ARC 7-2.

ARC Men's Tennis Wins Fifth Straight Big 8 North Conference Title
ARC Men's Tennis Wins Fifth Straight Big 8 North Conference Title

April 10, 2016

With an undefeated 10-0 season, the ARC Men's Tennis Team won the Big 8 North Conference Championship for the fifth consecutive year.

Five Beaver Players Chosen for Big 8 North All-Conference Teams
Five Beaver Players Chosen for Big 8 North All-Conference Teams

April 09, 2016

For the second straight year, ARC Men’s Tennis had five team members chosen for the Big 8 North All-Conference teams. The All-Conference teams represent the best players in the six-team conference, considering both singles and doubles play.

ARC Men's Tennis Team Advances to Norcal Semifinal
ARC Men's Tennis Team Advances to Norcal Semifinal

April 05, 2016

In their first round playoff match, the #1 seeded Beavers shutout the #7 seeded Pirates from Modesto. After a flat start in the doubles, the Beavers finished well in all three doubles matches and took that momentum in to the singles.

ARC Finishes Conference Play Undefeated, Wins Big 8 North Conference Title Fifth Consecutive Season
ARC Finishes Conference Play Undefeated, Wins Big 8 North Conference Title Fifth Consecutive Season

March 26, 2016

The Beavers traveled to Pleasant Hill to take on the Big 8 North second place team Diablo Valley Vikings. It was the Beaver’s best team performance of the season.

Beavers Qualify Four Singles Players and All Three Doubles Teams for Ojai in Conference Tournament
Beavers Qualify Four Singles Players and All Three Doubles Teams for Ojai in Conference Tournament

March 31, 2016

In the last conference competition of the season for ARC, the Beavers traveled to Santa Rosa for the individual conference tournament.

Beavers win over Gladiators / Alex Meliuk
Beavers win over Gladiators

March 24, 2016

The Beavers traveled to Chabot to face off against the playoff-bound Gladiators. TJ Aukland and Dylan King played inspired tennis at the #3 doubles position, earning the 8-2 victory.

Men's Tennis vs Shasta / Troy Carlson
Men's Tennis vs Shasta

March 22, 2016

The Beavers clinched at least a share of the conference title by beating the Shasta Knights 9-0. TJ Aukland stepped in to the #1 position and beat Alexis Lira 6-4, 6-3.