Ian Katz has been given a larger role with the Hawks this season, after playing primarily doubles last year. After losing his singles match in Hunter’s opener last week against Yeshiva, Katz has won every match since. On Saturday, he earned his first career first singles win with a 6-0, 6-2 match victory against City Tech. He also teamed up this past week with Rookie of the Week Arthur Kapetenakis for two 8-0 second doubles wins. Against Mount Saint Mary College, Katz teamed up with senior Noel Marrero for an 8-4 first doubles win. Last season, he and Marrero were 5-3 as a doubles tandem.