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Seahawks send Senators home with a 5-0 tennis loss

Sussex Academy boys win home opener against Dover
Sussex Academy freshman Jack Feinstein focuses on the ball during the 5-0 win over Dover April 2. AARON R. MUSHRUSH PHOTOS
Aaron R. Mushrush
April 3, 2026

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Too much of a good thing is sometimes … a good thing, especially if it leads to back-to-back 5-0 victories to start the year.

Technically, there are slots for first singles and second singles on Sussex Academy’s boys’ tennis roster, but when the second-singles player is the reigning conference champ, it’s more like having two aces in the lineup. The Seahawks’ 5-0 victory over Dover April 2, provided a great example of the team’s potential.

Racket revelers saw first-singles player Jack Feinstein win 6-1, 6-2. In addition to the freshman’s already-impressive footwork, Feinstein has added more power to his serves and swings.

J.P. Eichten wears the first-singles Henlopen Conference crown, but is now competing in second singles, looking to impose his will on all challengers. The junior fired his way to a 6-1, 6-0 win to earn a point for his team.

Max Feinstein's calm demeanor was on full display in third singles. The eighth-grader grabbed consecutive 6-0 set victories for the win. Although he was working hard, he appeared to be at his best when he was going with the flow, making it seem almost effortless.

Senior Kieran Probert and sophomore Leo Benz grabbed duplicate 6-2 sets to earn the point in first doubles, while eighth-grader Arjun Verma and freshman Charlie Bowman won their sets 6-1 to complete the sweep of Dover.

The boys will be off during spring break and jump back into action against Cape at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 14.

 

Sussex Academy senior Logan Mattie uses some touch to win this rally.
Seahawks seniors Logan Mattie and Alec Dukes had the made-men stances.
Seahawks senior Logan Mattie follows through focused on the ball.
Sussex Academy senior Alec Dukes prepares to send this tennis ball on its flight, something he is used to as a licensed pilot.
Seahawks senior Kieran Probert hops up for a shot.
Sussex Academy junior J.P. Eichten bounces the ball before serving it.
Seahawks junior J.P. Eichten jumps up on his serve.
Sussex Academy freshman Jack Feinstein keeps the rally going.
Seahawks freshman Jack Feinstein arches back on this forehand.
Sussex Academy freshman J.P. Eichten reaches down for the ball.
Seahawks eighth-grader Max Feinstein stays cool under pressure.
Sussex Academy junior J.P. Eichten loads up for a return.
Seahawks senior Kieran Probert is locked in as his first-doubles partner Leo Benz begins to serve the ball.
Sussex Academy senior Kieran Probert keeps the ball alive.
Seahawks sophomore Leo Benz watches his ball.
Sussex Academy sophomore Leo Benz serves the ball.

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Aaron Mushrush joined the sports team in Summer 2023 to help cover the emerging youth athletics scene in the Cape Region. After lettering in soccer and lacrosse at Sussex Tech, he played lacrosse at Division III Eastern University in St. David's, PA. Aaron coached lacrosse at Sussex Tech in 2009 and 2011. Post-collegiately, Mush played in the Eastern Shore Summer Lacrosse League for Blue Bird Tavern and Saltwater Lacrosse. He competed in several tournaments for the Shamrocks Lacrosse Club, which blossomed into the Maryland Lacrosse League (MDLL). Aaron interned at the Coastal Point before becoming assistant director at WMDT-TV 47 ABC in 2017 and eventually assignment editor in 2018. 

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