Our full girls tennis statewide postseason honors package is set for Monday, Nov. 25. However, we decided to release our conference honors ahead of time. Here is the detailed publishing schedule. On Nov. 20, we have the BCSL, Big North, CAL, Colonial, and CVC. On Nov. 21, it's the GMC, HCIAL, NJAC, NJIC, and Olympic. On Nov. 22, it's the SEC, Shore, Skyland, TCC, and Union. And finally, on Nov. 25, we will announce the Player of the Year, Team of the Year, Coach of the Year, All-State, All-Group, South Jersey Times, and Times of Trenton. Let's dive into the Colonial Valley Conference Season Review.Player of the Year: Rasika Anandakumar
As a senior, Rasika Anandakumar was determined not to lose in her area's annual tournament first singles final. Despite being a set down, she showed great resilience and came back to defeat Robbinsville's Janvi Kothagundla, 4-6, 6-1, (10-5) at the Colonial Valley Conference Tournament. This victory avenged a previous loss to Kothagundla this season. Anandakumar had an outstanding season, finishing with a record of 15-2-1 in team duals. She achieved strong wins against the likes of Lenape's Jessica Yao, Haddon Township's Ellie Smith, Haddonfield's Mia Swiecicki, West Windsor-Plainsboro North's Sarah Henderson, Moorestown's Akshaya Peketi, Peddie's Brielle Quaye, Rutgers Prep's Lyra Patel, Edison's Nandini Chandra, Allentown's Jillian Gray, and WWPS' Kathleen Xu. The only blemish on her record was a draw in the last match of the season against Penning's Praslin Hayes. She also made it to the second round of the state singles tournament, where she faced a tough opponent in Dwight-Englewood's Zoe Yao.Anandakumar's Dominance
Rasika Anandakumar's skills and determination were on full display throughout the season. Her ability to come back from a set down against Kothagundla demonstrated her mental toughness. In team duals, she consistently delivered strong performances, winning against some of the top teams and players in the state. Her wins over Jessica Yao and Ellie Smith showed her ability to handle different playing styles and opponents. Anandakumar's success also inspired her teammates and set a high standard for the team.State Tournament Journey
Making it to the second round of the state singles tournament was a significant achievement for Anandakumar. Facing Dwight-Englewood's Zoe Yao in the tournament was a tough challenge, but it showcased her ability to compete at a high level. Her performance in the tournament gave her valuable experience and further solidified her status as one of the top players in the state.Team of the Year: West Windsor-Plainsboro North
West Windsor-Plainsboro North emerged as the team champion at the first-ever Colonial Valley Conference Tournament. They had two flight champions in second singles Eva Fea and third singles Megan Chung. They also had one second-place finish with first doubles Anjali Vemuri and Maahi Patmidi, and two third-place endings with first singles Sarah Henderson and second doubles Isabella Abrigo/Yashica Tanuku. The Northern Knights had an impressive season, finishing 18-3 overall and going 7-0 in the CVC-Colonial. They secured the North 2, Group 3 sectional title over Princeton. Freshman Sarah Henderson provided a significant boost at the top spot, allowing Fea and Chung to take the second and third singles positions, giving the team great depth. Vemuri and Patmidi were just a few points away from winning the CVC first doubles crown.Early Season Success
WWPN made a big splash early in the season by winning the Moorestown Classic. They defeated Moorestown, Episcopal, and WWPS, setting the tone for a successful season. In the regular season, they went on to defeat Lawrenceville, Bridgewater-Raritan, and Princeton Day. They also had a tough battle against state power Millburn in the sectional semis. Their performance in these matches demonstrated their ability to compete against tough opponents and rise to the occasion.Sectional Title Run
The Knights' journey to the Group 3 title match was a thrilling one. They faced tough competition along the way and showed great resilience. In the final match against Shawnee, it came down to a 10-point tiebreaker at second singles. Although they ultimately fell in a competitive match, their performance throughout the sectional tournament was a testament to their team spirit and skill.Final CVC Rankings
1. West Windsor-Plainsboro North (18-3)2. Princeton (12-2)3. West Windsor-Plainsboro South (16-7)4. Robbinsville (14-5)5. Princeton Day (11-6)6. Hightstown (13-7)As always, we rely on your support. The N.J. High School Sports newsletter now arrives in mailboxes 5 days a week. Sign up now and be among the first to get all the boys and girls sports you care about, straight to your inbox each weekday. To add your name, click here. Please report scores to njschoolsports.com. Thank you for trusting us to provide the journalism you can rely on. Consider supporting NJ.com with a subscription. Contact Chris Nalwasky at cnalwasky@njadvancemedia.com. Follow us on social: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter).
