There’s now another national champion with East Brunswick roots.
East Brunswick High School graduate Jack Wong helped the University of Chicago men’s tennis team capture the NCAA Division III National Championship this past week in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
The Maroons defeated powerhouse Claremont-Mudd-Scripps by a final score of 4-3 in a dramatic championship match, giving UChicago its third national title in the last five seasons.
Wong, who played tennis at East Brunswick High School before continuing his academic and athletic career at the University of Chicago, played #3 doubles during the championship match alongside teammate Christian Liew
Wong played #3 doubles during the championship match alongside teammate Christian Liew as UChicago battled back after falling behind early. The team eventually rallied in singles play to secure the title and finish the season with an impressive 23-3 overall record while also winning both the NCAA and UAA championships.
According to his UChicago bio, Wong has been part of one of the top Division III tennis programs in the country while balancing the demanding academics the university is known for.
The championship adds another major accomplishment to a growing list for the East Brunswick native and shows just how far local student-athletes can go after leaving EB.
And honestly, it is not every day someone from East Brunswick helps win a national championship.
Congrats to Jack Wong and the entire UChicago men’s tennis team on bringing home another title.
