Important Dates:
Summer Tennis Dates: Girls Fall Tryouts: Aug 30-Sep1 (11:00-1:30)
Session #1 -All Nonreturning Boys/Girls (6/29-7/8)
Session #2- Returning Boys (7/12-7/15)
Session #3-Returning Girls (7/26-7/29)--Updated!
All sessions are Mon-Thurs and begin at 1:30 pm
Top News:
Spartans unbelievable season comes to a close
The South High Boys Tennis team ended thier season today, dropping a tough match 5-13 to top ranked Claremont. Nick Lench picked up a pair of singles wins to go with a win by Milan Suzuki. The doubles teams of Eric Hwang/Jake Ly and Brennan Faith/Alan Tong each pick up a victory in defeat. The guys battled hard from start to finish but in the end the Wolf Pack were too much to overcome. It was an amazing run for the boys this year, erasing last years 0-17 memory by going undefeated in league and 16-3 overall before losing in round two of CIF to the returning champs. The Coaching staff, parents, and community are so proud of the guys accomplishments this year. WAY TO GO MEN!
Spartans despose of Long Beach Poly in Round 1
Nick Lench, Jake Ly, and Brennan Faith carried their single's dominance into postseason play as the 3 completed 3 set sweeps Poly. In addition Kouske Maeda and Eric Hwang picked up a pair of wins as the Spartans defeated the Jackrabbits 12-6 at home on Wednesday. Next up is #1 ranked Claremont at South on Friday.
Spartans dominate Pioneer League Playoffs
What began as a tournament of players representing the four Pioneer League schools, quickly developed into a South High tournament. Just as South singles players Nick Lench, Jake Ly, and Brennan Faith coasted into the semifinals on Wednesday, the teams of Faith/Alan Tong, Eric Hwang/Kouske Maeda, Milan Suzuki/Jake Estrada followed suit on Thursday. After an amazing battle between Lench and Faith in the semis (6-7, 7-6, 7-6) the stage was set for a Lench/Ly final. Both players carried undefeated league records into the championship with Nick holding on to defeat Jake (6-3, 6-4).
In doubles, the team of Maeda/Hwang crossed paths with Suzuki/Estrada in the semis after the latter shocked #1 seeded Yi/Guardado from Torrance in straight sets. After Suzuki/Estrada battled for a first set victory, they were forced to medically retire, which set up the Hwang/Maeda Faith/Tong finale. In the end, Faith/Tong prevailed providing an ALL SPARTAN representation for the upcoming CIF individuals on May 21st. Way to go men...we are all proud of your accomplishments!!
Varsity and JV both cap off undefeated league championships!
The 2010 regular season came to a close today for both the Varsity and Junior Varsity teams at North High. The Varsity completed their impressive (15-2, 8-0)season sweep of league competitors with a 17-1 victory of second place North. The Boys were led by singles players Nick Lench, Jake Ly, and Brennan Faith all of whom went undefeated in league at 24-0. The Doubles teams of Kouske Maeda/Eric Hwang and Tomo Takatsu/Elliot Park swept as well both finishing the season with doubles records of 15-4 in league. The Boys now await thier first round CIF opponent. In addition, the JV completed thier undefeated season by handily defeating North. Led by Hiro Okuno/Robin Park the boys finished an unbelievable campaign going (14-1, 8-0). The future is bright and the future is now...Great work Men!
South Torrance 18, El Segundo 0: Nick Lench and Jake Ly each dropped just one game in three-set sweeps for host South (14-2, 7-0).
Spartans RANKED #5 in Division III Poll!!
For the first time in years, the Spartan boys tennis team reached the top 5 in CIF Division III polls. With a record of 11-2, the boys have grabbed the attention of others in the Division and are eagerly working hard towards a Pioneer League Championship. Way to Go Men!
Top 5--Current Rankings (11/19)
1. Claremont
2. Valencia (Placentia)
3. Oaks Christian
4. Lakewood
5. SOUTH
South Torrance 15, Torrance 3: Brennan Faith, Jake Ly and Nick Lench all swept their singles sets at love for visiting South (11-2, 4-0). Torrance fell to 3-3, 1-3.
South Torrance 16, North Torrance 2: Nick Lench, Brennan Faith and Jake Ly all swept their three singles sets for visiting South (10-2, 3-0). The doubles teams of Eric Hwang-Kouske Maeda and Elliot Park-Tomo Takatsu also swept for South. North fell to 4-6, 1-2.
South Torrance 17, El Segundo 1: Jake Ly swept his three singles sets at love to lead host South (9-2, 2-0) over El Segundo (3-7, 1-1). Nick Lench and Brennan Faith each lost just two games in sweeping three singles sets for South.
South 16, Torrance 2: Brennan Faith, Nick Lench and Jake Ly each swept their three singles sets for host South (8-2, 1-0).
Spartans Sweep Past West
Singles players Nick Lench, Jake Ly and Brennan Faith all took two of three sets as host South Torrance beat West Torrance, 10-8, in a nonleague match. Andras Cruz-Aedo swept his singles sets and the team of Justin Yoo-Justin Chou also swept for West (8-3). South is 7-1.
Spartans Complete Season Sweep of Redondo
Brennan Faith led the way with a pair of victories including a 7-6 (7-2) tie breaker over Redondo's Derek Levechenko. Singles #1 Nick Lench and #2 Jake Ly also added a pair of wins. The Doubles teams of Hwang/Maeda and Park/Takatsu picked up two hard fought wins a peace. The win moves the Spartans to (4-0) and drops Redondo to (2-3). Next up for the boys will be the West Warriors, a team which took both matches from the Spartans a year ago in convincing fashion...lets get ready boys!!
Boys victory over Inglewood a complete team effort
Nick Lench led the way with a strong (6-3) victory over Inglewood's #1 Carlos Flores while Jake Ly picked up a pair of victories. Brennan Faith, Takeshi Hongo, Masato Abe, and Jake Estrada added a singles victory each. In addition, 6 different doubles teams combined to dominate Inglewood, winning all sets at (6-0) to win the match (16-2). Next up for the Spartans is Culver City.
Ly adjusts quickly from court to court
Jake Ly turned in his basketball uniform for a racket and helped the South Torrance boys tennis team defeat Redondo, 11-7, in a nonleague match on Monday afternoon at Redondo High. Ly, who averaged 9.9 points per game as a forward for the Spartans' 5-21 boys basketball team, made a smooth transition to tennis as he swept his three singles sets for South in its season opener. Ly won his sets, 6-2, 6-0, 6-1. Also sparking the Spartans were Nick Lench, who won two of three singles sets, and the doubles teams of Eric Hwang-Kouske Maeda and Elliott Park-Tomo Takatsu, which also took two of three sets.
Another Great Turnout for Boys Tennis!
After initially being rained out, the Boys tennis tryouts finally got underway. 48 boys attended the tryout and Coaches May and Hance are deligently working to put together an extremely competitive team for the upcoming season as they have the difficult task of trimming the roster down to 27 players. With many returning Varsity and Junior Varsity players, as well as many talented new players, the coaches have their hands full, but feel confident about the upcoming work ahead. Congratulations to all boys for trying out.
Congrats to Jake Estrada....2009 Spartan Singles Tournament Champion!!!
Girls Tennis 2010 Season Update
Daily Breeze PREPS-JCs - 10/14/10
South Torrance 11, Torrance 7: The doubles team of Momoko Kaneda and Stephanie Kim swept three sets to lift visiting South (3-6, 2-2). Crystal Lin swept her three singles sets for South.
Daily Breeze PREPS-JCs - 10/13/10
South Torrance 10, El Segundo 8: Grace Davis swept her three singles sets for host South (1-2 in league). Tiffany Hattori and Sayaki Yoshihashi won two of their three doubles sets, as did South's other two doubles teams; Megan Yamasaki and Megan Shao, and Momoko Kaneda and Stephanie Kim.
Daily Breeze PREPS-JCs - 9/30/10
Bishop Montgomery 10, South Torrance 8
NONLEAGUE, at South High Singles - Marin Kitamura (BM) lost to Gracie Davis 0-6; def. Crystal Lin 6-3; lost to Debbie Lee 3-6; Samantha Judan (BM) won 6-2, 6-4, 6-2; Melanie Scott (BM) won 6-2, lost 1-6, won 6-1.
Doubles - Sionan Barrett-Nicole Caluag (BM) def. Megan Yamasaki-Megan Shao 6-2; def. Kaneda-S. Kim 6-1; def. Hattori-Yoshihashi 6-2; Diana Jacota-Cara Sims (BM) won 6-2, lost 5-7, 3-6; Chloe Von Helmolt-Alisha Lewin (BM) lost 2-6; Lewin-Dixon (BM) lost 1-6; M. Von Helmolt-Dixon (BM) lost 1-6.
Daily Breeze PREPS-JCs - 9/17/10
Redondo 12, South Torrance 6
NONLEAGUE, at South Torrance
SINGLES - Elle Taylor (R) def. Gracie Davis 6-1; def. Crystal Lin 6-0; def. Debbie Lee 6-0; Makenna McNair (R) lost 6-0; Christie Goodman (R) lost 6-1, default; Erin Shy (R) lost 6-1, won 6-3 ,6-4.
DOUBLES - Julia Tang-Miin Tsay (R) def. Megan Yamasaki -Megan Shao 6-0; def. Momoko Kenada-Stephanie Kim 6-3; Anchal Ahluwalia-Bethany Kawa (R) lost to Sarah Yoo-Jackie Yoon 6-4; Megan Thomas-Lia Quilty (R) won 6-3, 6-1, 6-1; Brianna Egan-Ashley Carroll lost 6-1; Egan-Angeline Lee (R) won 7-5; Egan-Carroll won 6-4
Daily Breeze PREPS-JCs - 9/14/10
Peninsula 17, South Torrance 1
NONLEAGUE, at Peninsula
SINGLES - Anna Tatsuno (P) def. Gracie Davis, 6-0, def. Jaee Tamhane (P) lost to Crystal Lin, 2-6, Karen Ichimaru (P) def. Debbie Lee, 7-5; Annika Ringblom (P) won 6-2, 6-0, Iris Chou (P) won 6-2; Dahlia Pham (P) won 7-6 (6), 6-1, Jasmine Hosseini (P) won 6-0.
DOUBLES - Brandea Bunnag-Victoria Tam (P) def. Megan Yamasaki -Tiffany Hattori, 6-0, Lily Zaghari-Mayuri Patel (P) def. Momoko Kenda-Megan Shoo, 6-1, def. Joikie Bornino-Julie Baik, 6-1; Katherine Bailey-Danielle Williams (P) won 6-0, Brianna Kemp-Cara Kemp (P) won 6-0, Bailey-Williams won 6-1; Ronni Bunn-Alex Philipopoulos (P) won 6-0, 6-0, Lauren Gutierrez-Sachi Carlson (P) won 6-0.
Daily Breeze 2010 Pioneer League Preview
The Pioneer League came down to a tight race last season between Torrance, South Torrance and North Torrance. Torrance edged North for the title, and all three teams reached the playoffs and won at least a wild-card match. But each team lost key players, including Lindsay Guardado (Torrance), Jessica Ly (South) and Bea Palileo (North), and each has a big challenge ahead to match last year's performance.
Joanne Bae, Eva Ma, Lindsay Song, Aria Dodo, Stacy Kim and Michelle Park lead the way for Torrance, which tries to repeat as league champs. Naomi Mori and Alyssa Areeprachapiran are among those who could give the team a boost.
The No. 1 doubles team of Sarah Baik-Tori Klunk leads the charge for North, who will miss Palileo's consistency at No. 1 singles. Among those looking to give North a lift will be Grace Baik, Irene Luo, Michele Yoshida, Ngoc Luu and Tiara Diaz.
For South Torrance, Gracie Davis returns and moves into the No. 1 singles role. Crystal Lin and Debbie Lee could give South a boost in singles. Doubles players Megan Yamasaki, Megan Shao, Momoko Kenada, Stephanie Kim, Sarah Yoo and Jackie Yoon all are capable of contributing for the Spartans.
El Segundo is looking to get back into a playoff race with Jessi Hamada, Michelle Liu and Lauren Villanueva leading the way. El Segundo could get a boost from emerging No. 1 doubles team Anne Nguyen-Zoe Orandle.
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