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Maureen Shea Memorial Tennis Tournament
37th Annual Maureen Shea Memorial Tennis Tournament
Family, fun, and friendly competition that’s what the Shea family wanted to celebrate when they established the Maureen Shea Memorial Tennis Tournament 37 years ago. With their generous support, Mayfield Junior School has faithfully continued the annual event, which has become a beloved tradition among current and alumni families alike.
The sun was shining, and spirits were high as 14 teams took to the courts on April 6 for the 37th Annual Maureen Shea Memorial Tennis Tournament at the Flint Canyon Tennis Club. The student bracket, open to grades 5 through 8, welcomed many first-time players who exchanged friendly jabs and set the stage for a spirited competition.
After several rounds of play, reigning champions Smith Sanderson ’26 with dad Spencer were paired against Tony Nakayama ’26 and Louis Tanaka ’24 for the student finals, which took place that evening at the Shea Home before dinner on the lawn. Ultimately, Nakayama and Tanaka defeated the Sandersons to win the 2025 title.
In the Donna Martin Alumni Division, Mayfield grads Bryan Lynch ’98, with partner Hayley Hoffman English ’05, faced father-son team Britt McConnell and Shea McConnell ’09 in the final match. Both teams scored impressive points, and the McConnells took home the win as 2025 alumni champions.
This year’s event was particularly special as we recognized and remembered Donna Martin P’76, ’77, ’79, ’82, GP’96 for her many contributions to Mayfield and its tennis program. “At Mayfield, in addition to running the Supply Store, Donna started the tennis team in 1974,” her son Dennis shared with the crowd of 75 people gathered for dinner after the student finals match had concluded. “She was absolutely thrilled when the alumni division of the tournament was named in her honor. Behind that smile and laugh of hers was a truly competitive person. She loved this tournament so much, but she really loved Mayfield.”
About Maureen Shea
Donna Martin P’76, ‘77, ‘79, ‘82 GP’96
March 5, 1941 - September 3, 2024
Tournament Planning Committee
Anna Longstaff
Timithie Norman, P'26, '27
Spencer and Heather Sanderson, P'26, '28
Adrianna Schuster
Jon & Celeste Wood
Timithie Norman, P'26, '27
Spencer and Heather Sanderson, P'26, '28
Adrianna Schuster
Jon & Celeste Wood
Tournament Winners 1986-2025
Maureen Shea Student Division
1986 Alton ’87 and Dr. Alton Shader
1987 Alton ’87 and Dr. Alton Shader
1988 Rocky and Mark McDonald
1989 Nicole King ’90 and Yvonne Dawsey ‘85
1990 Patrick Sheedy ’91 and Adam Bianchi
1991 Adam Caton ’91 and Dr. Fortenesce
1992 David ’94 and Todd Dickey ‘90
1993 Brett ’93 and Gary Blasiar
1994Alex Ortiz ’97 and Rita Whitney
1995Andrew ’97 and Dr. Heiner Vogelbach
1996 Andrew ’97 and Dr. Heiner Vogelbach
1997 Andrew ’97 and Dr. Heiner Vogelbach
1998 Jeffry Niedermeyer ’00 and Jeffry Niedermeyer Sr.
1999 Kevin ’99 and Tony Brazil
2000 Jeffry Niedermeyer ’00 and Jeffry Niedermeyer Sr.
200I Taylor ’03 and Chris Morphy
2002 Taylor Morphy ‘03 and Ashley Jones
2003 Taylor ’03 and Chris Morphy
2004 Hayden ’04 and Chris Morphy
2005 Henry ’07 and Paul Anderson
2006 Charlotte ’08 and Paul Anderson
2007 Madeline ‘09 and Stephen Watkins
2008 Charlotte ’08 and Henry Anderson ’07
2009 Shea ’09 and Britt McConnell
2010 Matthew ’10 and Paul Johnson
2011 Camille ’12 and David Katz
2012 Camille ’12 and David Katz
2013 Carly ’14 and Harris Hall
2014 Harry ’16 and Brett Foy
2015 Sean ’17 and Harris Hall
2016 Sean ’17 and Harris Hall
2017 Trip ’17 and Halsey Smith
2018 Rebecca ’18 and Matthew Leiva ’15
2019 Henry ’19 and Rob Tolleson
2023 Obi Chu '23 and Paolo McCarrey '23
2024 Smith Sanderson '26 and Spencer Sanderson
2025 Tony Nakayama ’26 and Louis Tanaka ’24
1987 Alton ’87 and Dr. Alton Shader
1988 Rocky and Mark McDonald
1989 Nicole King ’90 and Yvonne Dawsey ‘85
1990 Patrick Sheedy ’91 and Adam Bianchi
1991 Adam Caton ’91 and Dr. Fortenesce
1992 David ’94 and Todd Dickey ‘90
1993 Brett ’93 and Gary Blasiar
1994Alex Ortiz ’97 and Rita Whitney
1995Andrew ’97 and Dr. Heiner Vogelbach
1996 Andrew ’97 and Dr. Heiner Vogelbach
1997 Andrew ’97 and Dr. Heiner Vogelbach
1998 Jeffry Niedermeyer ’00 and Jeffry Niedermeyer Sr.
1999 Kevin ’99 and Tony Brazil
2000 Jeffry Niedermeyer ’00 and Jeffry Niedermeyer Sr.
200I Taylor ’03 and Chris Morphy
2002 Taylor Morphy ‘03 and Ashley Jones
2003 Taylor ’03 and Chris Morphy
2004 Hayden ’04 and Chris Morphy
2005 Henry ’07 and Paul Anderson
2006 Charlotte ’08 and Paul Anderson
2007 Madeline ‘09 and Stephen Watkins
2008 Charlotte ’08 and Henry Anderson ’07
2009 Shea ’09 and Britt McConnell
2010 Matthew ’10 and Paul Johnson
2011 Camille ’12 and David Katz
2012 Camille ’12 and David Katz
2013 Carly ’14 and Harris Hall
2014 Harry ’16 and Brett Foy
2015 Sean ’17 and Harris Hall
2016 Sean ’17 and Harris Hall
2017 Trip ’17 and Halsey Smith
2018 Rebecca ’18 and Matthew Leiva ’15
2019 Henry ’19 and Rob Tolleson
2023 Obi Chu '23 and Paolo McCarrey '23
2024 Smith Sanderson '26 and Spencer Sanderson
2025 Tony Nakayama ’26 and Louis Tanaka ’24
Donna Martin Alumni Division
1992 Jack Gurash and Tim Maechling ’79
1993 Donna and Dennis Martin ’79
1994 Brett Blasiar ’93 and Matt Loop ’93
1995 Ashley ’85 and Alison Jones ’83
1996 Ashley ’85 and Alison Jones ’83
1997 Ashley ’85 and Alison Jones ’83
1998 Andrew ’97 and Dr. Heiner Vogelbach
1999 Andrew ’97 and Dr. Heiner Vogelbach
2000 Andrew ’97 and Dr. Heiner Vogelbach
200I Andrew ’97 and Dr. Heiner Vogelbach
2002 Ellen Shea Dietrick ’85 and Jeff Niedermeyer ’00
2003 Kelly ’01 and Sharon Muir
2004 Andrew ’97 and Dr. Heiner Vogelbach
2005 Paul Anderson ’78 and Patty Niedermeyer
2006 Matt Hoffman ’03 and Hayden Morphy ’04
2007 Paul ’78 and Liz Anderson
2008 Donna Martin and Chandler Blevens ’96
2009 Matthew ’08 and Kevin Rossi
2010 Shea McConnell ’09 and Nick Philo ’09
2011 Matthew Johnson ’10 and Matthew Rossi ’08
2012 Matthew Johnson ’10 and Maureen McConnell ’11
2013 Matthew Johnson ’10 and Maureen McConnell ’11
2014 Shea McConnell ’09 and Nick Philo ’09
2015 Matthew ’13 and John Bea
2016 Matthew ’13 and John Bea
2017 Matthew Bea ’13 and Jeff Niedermeyer ’00
2018 Lauren Panajotovic ’15 and Harris Hall
2019 Lauren Panajotovic ’15 and John Bea
2023 Sarah Leiva '21 and Matthew Leiva '15
2024 Sarah Leiva '21 and Matthew Leiva '15
2025 Britt McConnell and Shea McConnell ’09
1993 Donna and Dennis Martin ’79
1994 Brett Blasiar ’93 and Matt Loop ’93
1995 Ashley ’85 and Alison Jones ’83
1996 Ashley ’85 and Alison Jones ’83
1997 Ashley ’85 and Alison Jones ’83
1998 Andrew ’97 and Dr. Heiner Vogelbach
1999 Andrew ’97 and Dr. Heiner Vogelbach
2000 Andrew ’97 and Dr. Heiner Vogelbach
200I Andrew ’97 and Dr. Heiner Vogelbach
2002 Ellen Shea Dietrick ’85 and Jeff Niedermeyer ’00
2003 Kelly ’01 and Sharon Muir
2004 Andrew ’97 and Dr. Heiner Vogelbach
2005 Paul Anderson ’78 and Patty Niedermeyer
2006 Matt Hoffman ’03 and Hayden Morphy ’04
2007 Paul ’78 and Liz Anderson
2008 Donna Martin and Chandler Blevens ’96
2009 Matthew ’08 and Kevin Rossi
2010 Shea McConnell ’09 and Nick Philo ’09
2011 Matthew Johnson ’10 and Matthew Rossi ’08
2012 Matthew Johnson ’10 and Maureen McConnell ’11
2013 Matthew Johnson ’10 and Maureen McConnell ’11
2014 Shea McConnell ’09 and Nick Philo ’09
2015 Matthew ’13 and John Bea
2016 Matthew ’13 and John Bea
2017 Matthew Bea ’13 and Jeff Niedermeyer ’00
2018 Lauren Panajotovic ’15 and Harris Hall
2019 Lauren Panajotovic ’15 and John Bea
2023 Sarah Leiva '21 and Matthew Leiva '15
2024 Sarah Leiva '21 and Matthew Leiva '15
2025 Britt McConnell and Shea McConnell ’09
Mayfield Junior School
405 South Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101 626.796.2774
Located in Pasadena, California, Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child Jesus is a K-8 Catholic coeducational private school. Our kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school experience best prepares students for high school education and beyond.
