Tennis:
After CIF-SS Division 7 victories over Coachella Valley (13-5) and Norwalk (10-8), the La Salle girls’ season came to an end on Monday afternoon after a hard-fought 10-8 loss to Segerstrom in the quarterfinal round.
The defeat capped an impressive postseason run that saw the Lancers battle through adversity, win two tough playoff matches, and reassert their reputation as one of the most resilient programs in the SGV area.
As mentioned, just two days earlier, La Salle earned a thrilling 10–8 win over Norwalk in the second round—a match that showcased the team’s composure and competitive edge.
“Man, that Norwalk match was tough,” said Coach Javier Djeu. “They were slightly better than us on paper, so I was nervous. Our singles played amazing and won us that match. Both Zoey and Sima won all of their sets, which meant we only needed four sets from doubles—and we got just that. But the doubles line up was tough. We were fortunate enough to win two tiebreak sets. That ended up winning us the match.”
The win over Norwalk advanced La Salle to the quarterfinals against Segerstrom, where the Lancers once again played short-handed but full of heart.
“We’ve been down a player all season,” said Coach Javier. “We’ve been playing at level 10 all season, and I think we just ran out of gas. We got behind early which made rounds 2 and 3 tougher than they should have been. In the end, my team played hard all the way through, and that’s all I can ask for.”
Despite the loss, the 2025 season was a testament to the Lancers’ culture and character.
“What I’m most proud of is how well everyone connected, bonded, and truly put their teammates’ needs before their own,” Coach Javier reflected. “As a coach, I care more about raising caring players—ones who will make a difference in this world—and I feel like I accomplished that the most this season.”
Looking ahead, the future is bright for La Salle tennis.
With seven of eight players returning next season, the Lancers are poised to make another deep run.
“My lineup is so deep, I’m already looking forward to next year,” Coach Javier said. “I’ll be honest, I was a bit discouraged in the beginning of the season with all the setbacks we had. But this group of young ladies made me feel like this season was worth all the sacrifices. I’m so happy with how well they did.”
Through every challenge—short rosters, lineup changes, and long playoff drives—the 2025 La Salle girls’ tennis team proved that their foundation of teamwork, perseverance, and heart can withstand anything.
And with nearly the entire roster returning, the Lancers are already building toward something even greater.
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