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 […]
Photo of Cherif Sauma courtesy of Sandra Hsieh Boys Tennis: Thanks to Maranatha tennis for this report: In his pre-match briefing, Coach Arthur Hsieh warned his squad that today’s match against the Moors would come down to the wire, as that’s exactly how their matches the last two seasons have turned out, with Maranatha winning […]
Boys Tennis: Thanks to La Salle coach Javier Djeu for this report: The Lancers preseason continued this week with a match against Pasadena Poly, where the team showcased its resilience despite being short-staffed. “The match went well,” said Head Coach Javier. “Preseason matches are to prepare for the regular season, and we did just that.” […]
Boys Tennis: Claremont (doubles), Ayala (singles), Glendora (singles) and Alta Loma doubles all went home Wednesday as Palomares League finals champions. Claremont’s Caleb Fong & Mateen Ghafarshad faced their fellow Wolfpack teammates, Liad Geldwet & Josh Bonner. Fong & Ghafarshad cruised in a 6-0 and 6-1 victory in the finals. Ayala’s Brandon Vu claimed the […]
Photo of Malachi Dharmaratne courtesy of Amanda Lin Boys Tennis: Thanks to Maranatha tennis for this report: Playing their third match in three days, and after two intense, hard-fought losses, the Minutemen came into today’s match physically and mentally fatigued. But one mantra continued to echo throughout the team, “Win this for Malachi.” Today was […]
Photo of Hayden Geeting courtesy of Amanda Lin Boys Tennis: Thanks to Maranatha tennis for this report: With their hopes for qualifying for the playoffs riding on this match, Maranatha knew what they had to do. It wasn’t impossible. The plan on how to get it done was in place; but to do it, they […]
Photo of Willem Klop courtesy of Amanda Lin. Thanks to Maranatha tennis for this report: Boys Tennis: When Maranatha and Duarte met last season, much of the Falcons’ team were underclassmen, while most of the Minutemen were upperclassmen. MHS won 14-4. A year later, most of the Falcons are now upperclassmen and have improved and […]
Boys Tennis: Thanks to Maranatha tennis for this report: In easily the worst loss Maranatha has had in over 15 years, the young Minutemen tried to stay with the Geffen Academy, but they could not keep up. The Bruins simply dominated every set with ease, while the Minutemen could not put up any resistance. Of […]
Boys Tennis: Claremont remained unbeaten in Palomares League action this week. The Wolfpack trounced Glendora, 17-1, on Tuesday. And two days later, CHS crushed Colony by a score of 18-0. Caleb Settles went 6-0 in both wins, and he won five of his six matches by scores of 6-0. No. 2 Mateen Ghafarshad also won […]
Photo of Yohan Park courtesy of Amanda Lin Thanks to Maranatha tennis for this report: Boys Tennis: In the first of back-to-back league matches this week, the Minutemen traveled to Cal State Dominguez Hills, the home of the California Academy of Math and Science. The match was closer than the score indicates, with the outcome […]
Boys Tennis: Claremont improved to 5-0 in Palomares League matches after its 11-7 victory over Ayala. The Wolfpack singles trio went 7-2, while the Bulldogs won five of their nine doubles matches. Claremont’s No. 1 singles player, Caleb Settles, went 3-0, with winning scored of 6-3, 6-0 and 6-0. Mateen Ghafarshad (No. 2) and Dale […]
Thanks to Maranatha for this report: Boys Tennis: The first time these squads squared off, it was extremely competitive and close, with nearly every set going to the wire. The match was halted at 8-8, due to darkness. Though competitive, there was a healthy respect and appreciation for one another. With a slot in their […]
Boys Tennis: Thanks to Maranatha for this report: It was Maranatha’s 8th consecutive road match to start the season. The Minutemen had to play perfect tennis and had to run on literally all cylinders to have a chance to upset the Raiders, in a matchup between teams that always bring out the best in each […]
Boys Tennis: Open Division/Division 1: 1- University 2- Palos Verdes 3- Peninsula 4- Corona del Mar 5- Woodbridge 6- Harvard Westlake 7- Loyola 8- Claremont 9- Beckman 10- Portola Others: Foothill, Arcadia, Calabasas, San Marino, San Marcos, Los Osos, Servite Division 2: 1- Sage Hill 2- Huntington Beach 3- JSerra 4- Edison 5- San Juan […]
Boys Tennis: The last time Maranatha faced Arrowhead Christian was the quarterfinals of the 2019 CIF-SS Division 4 playoffs in Pasadena. The Minutemen prevailed, 12-6. This time, it was Maranatha’s turn to travel, as they paid visit to the Eagles on the campus of Crafton Hills College in Yucaipa for the second round of the […]
Thanks to Maranatha coach Arthur Hsieh for this report: Boys Tennis: In his pre-match speech to his squad, Coach Arthur Hsieh told his team that there was a very good chance this match ends up 9-9, so he challenged them to get every game they could. For the fourth time this season, Maranatha tied their […]
Thanks to Maranatha for this report: Boys Tennis: Entering in the final day of the Coastal League Individuals Tournament, the seeds held true to form, as the top 4 seeds in both the singles and doubles draws made their way into today’s semi-finals. In doubles, the #3 seed, Maranatha’s top team of Jordan Miao/Joshua Im, […]
Thanks to Maranatha for this report: Boys Tennis: It was an exciting day of tennis at UCLA, the site of the Coastal League Individuals Tournament, as singles players and doubles teams from each school in the league competed. The Minutemen had a successful day on the courts, playing competitive tennis. The top two finishers will […]
Pictured L-R: Anthony Gibbs, La Salle coach Javier Djeu, Sam Solomon & Kevin Rao Boys Tennis: La Salle had a champion and a runner up at Thursday’s Del Rey League finals. Anthony Gibbs, the Lancers No. 1 singles player, played a grueling three-hour, three-set match in the semifinals. Gibbs’ final match was against the defending […]
Boys Tennis: Javier Djeu is back and leading the La Salle boys tennis program once again. He led the Lancers to a 9-1 mark in Del Rey League matches in 2022. And today (Thursday), La Salle will have six of their nine players at the Del Rey League Individual Finals. La Salle players that advanced […]
