Andrew Kotzen Named National High School Tennis All-American
Newark Academy
Short Hills resident Andrew Kotzen, a senior at Newark Academy (NA) — an independent school for grades 6-12 in Livingston, NJ — has been named a National High School Tennis All-American, the highest honor in high school athletics. Andrew is one of just two honorees on the boys’ list from the state of New Jersey, the other being his NA teammate Joshua Mandelbaum of Livingston, also making Newark Academy the only school in the nation with two honorees on the boys’ list.
“Representing Newark Academy at the national level is extremely special,” says Kotzen. “I’m incredibly grateful and privileged to have received this honor, but more importantly, to have had the opportunity to be a part of this team for the last four years. This experience has not only helped me grow as a player but has also made me a better person and leader off the court.”
During his time at NA, Kotzen helped guide the Minutemen to two Tournament of Champions titles as well as four state, four county and three conference championships and currently has an individual record of 76-2 to date. He also notched an individual state doubles title with partner and NA alum, Ethan Polen ’23, during the 2021 season. Kotzen will now join his brothers and fellow NA alums, Alex and Nicolas, in playing tennis for Division I Columbia University after incredibly successful high school careers on the Newark Academy tennis team.
“Andrew and Josh are so incredibly deserving of this honor. They are both fantastic players, but they’ve also been tremendous leaders for our program on and off the court” says NA Head Coach Lou Scerra. “In a sport traditionally thought of as individual, Andrew and Josh have both been team-first throughout their careers. We’re very proud of them and we can’t wait to see all they achieve as they embark on their college tennis journeys.”
About Newark Academy Athletics
Located in Livingston, NJ, Newark Academy Minutemen Athletics hosts 25 varsity teams on its 68-acre campus. With about 81 percent of Upper School students participating in athletics, Newark Academy Athletics aims to provide a competitive and enriching experience for its student-athletes. The Minutemen have tallied 14 state championships since 2021.
