Boys Tennis:

Thanks to Coach Javier Djeu for this La Salle tennis report:

La Salle wrapped up its preseason with a hard-fought 12-6 victory over Arroyo High School, a team that reached the quarterfinals last season.

“It was a good match to finish off the preseason,” Coach Djeu said. “We almost played each other in the semifinals last year, and even though both teams lost key players, it was still a competitive match.”

However, the start of league play didn’t go as planned, with La Salle’s first two matches getting rained out. “It’s very frustrating to have yet another week lost to rain,” Coach Javier admitted. “We’ve had such a bumpy start to our year, and every time I feel like we are settling into a groove, something else comes up.”

Once the rain cleared, La Salle made a statement with back-to-back 18-0 victories over Amat and Cathedral.

Despite both opponents being short on players, the Lancers maintained their focus and professionalism. “One thing that makes me so proud of my team is how we treat others,” Coach Javier said. “Luckily for me, our league has great coaches that all get along and respect each other. No one likes to show up to a match short-handed, but we made it work and played all the matches with respect.”

With the regular season now in full swing, La Salle is looking to use these matches to fine-tune their game. “Since our preseason had its issues, now we have to try and use the regular season to work things out,” Djeu explained. “It creates another level of pressure as the stakes are higher, and we plan to make another deep playoff run. It’s not ideal, but as I mentioned before, our word for this year is ‘pressure,’ and we are going to lean into that pressure every step of the way.”

As La Salle continues its season, the team remains focused on consistency—both in their strokes and mental approach. With their championship mentality and a hunger for success, the Lancers are ready to take on whatever challenges come next.