What he did: Parikh plowed through the Division II singles state tournament to win his second championship in three seasons. The star senior finished out a stellar career with a perfect 22-0 season, in addition to helping Salpointe reach the semifinals of the team tournament.
Top performance: Parikh, who also won a singles state title as a sophomore, dropped just two games on his way to getting back to the state finals. That’s where Parikh took down Surprise Shadow Ridge’s Carlos Hassey, to avenge a semifinal loss from the year before. The top-seeded Parikh held on for a 7-5 win in the first set against Hassey, before rolling to a 6-1 win in the second to secure the title.
What’s next: Parikh is taking a gap year to play in some tournaments and better his game, before enrolling in school in the fall of 2017. In four seasons at Salpointe, Parikh won two singles titles and twice more finished third, losing to the eventual champion in the semifinals both instances.
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Runner-up: Michael Lee, Catalina Foothills. The Arizona Wildcats signee teamed up with his brother to reach the championship round of the doubles state tournament and helped the Falcons capture their third straight team crown.Â
