The men's tennis team was unstoppable in its very own Bowdoin Invitational last weekend.
The Polar Bears competed against Colby and Brandeis, going a remarkable 32-1 over the weekend and making it to the finals fo their flights.
Co-captain Alex Caughron '09 noted that the victory was a perfect way to start the season.
"[The Invitational was] a great confidence booster for a young team with big expectations," he said.
Stephen Sullivan '11, an All-American last year, said that this win will serve the team well in the future.
"This victory shows that teams that used to contend with us are no longer able to," Sullivan said. "Not only that, but Bowdoin tennis is beginning to compete at a top national level."
Playing A-flight singles and doubles, Sullivan dominated the court.
"Stephen Sullivan was untouchable," Caughron said.
Sullivan finished undefeated, winning three singles matches and three doubles matches, and earning the A-flight title.
"I was happy with how I did this weekend," Sullivan said. "For the first time, I really concentrated on my fitness this summer and it's nice to see that it is paying off."
First years Nicholas Fenichell and Kent Winingham both made it to the finals in the B-flight singles.
"The incoming freshman are very good singles players and will have a huge impact on the team," Sullivan said.
Michael Power '11, Josh Roer '11, and Andrew Won '12 were also successful in the C-flight singles as Won beat Power in the finals for the victory.
The men's team will play in the Middlebury Invitational this weekend, where the competition is expected to be more rigorous. The Polar Bears, however, remain confident.
"The team should expect to take down most of the flights this weekend even though the level of play is going to be much more difficult," Sullivan said.
As they look to the future, the men's tennis team is focused on improving their doubles play, gaining more match experience, and competing to their potential.
"I think we can go very deep into the season if everyone gets focused like we were at times this weekend," Caughron said.