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Mar. 29, 2025 - In a rematch of the 2024 College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Championship, the North Central College men's tennis team defended their title with a 5-2 victory over Carthage College Saturday afternoon inside Life Athletic Club.

Justin Penados and Ignacio Hernandez Ruiz took care of business at No. 3 doubles with a 6-1 win. The Firebirds evened the doubles score with a win at No. 2. Securing the doubles point, Ramon Vilarroig Martinez and Matthew Sengphommachanh rallied to earn a 7-6 (8-6) win at the top spot.

Vilarroig Martinez picked up the first singles win for the Cardinals at No. 1. At No. 6, Henry Ros beat Cooper Feeruzzi 6-3, 6-3. Clinching the team win for North Central was Sengphommachanh with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Francisco Silveira at No. 2. Rafael Lesa fought to record a 7-6 (12-10), 7-6 (7-2) win at No. 4 as well.

The Cardinals continue CCIW play next weekend as they welcome Millikin University to Naperville for a match Saturday, April 5.

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