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Tennis:
Wow! What a day for FUHS Girls Varsity Tennis! In fact, what a season for the girls! First they defeated Troy last Thursday, and then they went to first place Sunny Hills HS and came home victorious, winning 10-8! This team is doing something special this year, able to beat the top two teams in the league.
Abigail Kelly showed us why she is the #1 singles player on this team, beating SHHS’s #2 player. After being down 1-4, Abigail refocused and stormed back to take the set 7-5, hitting great serves, steady groundstrokes and a fierce competitiveness from within. It was a great win for Abigail, winning 2 of 3 sets (0-6, 7-5, 6-2) to give the team a chance to win the match. Kate Luengo went 1-1 (3-6, 6-2), despite suffering a leg injury, she battled on to win a crucial point for the team. Hailey Kwok, the team’s #3 singles player, did what was expected of her, defeating Sunny’s #3 and giving the team yet another crucial point. The singles crew did what was expected from the coach, scoring 4 points for the team.
Last time Fullerton met Sunny, the doubles didn’t fare well at all. But today was a different story. #1 doubles team of Christina Sfatcu and Rebecca Balarie continued their dominance of the league, winning their 94, 95 and 96 sets, approaching 100 in the next couple of matches (6-3, 6-2, 6-0). The big pleasant surprise was the play of #2 doubles team of Nicole White and Bonnie Lynch (6-3, 6-4, 6-1). Winning all three sets and winning the clinching point to seal the match.
This win guaranteed the team soul 2nd place in the league. And if Troy beats Sunny next week, Fullerton will end up in 1st place tie with Sunny and Troy. Normally I would never say this but, let’s go Troy!
As a coach, I am very proud of this group of young ladies and how they came together as a team this season! Go Tribes!!!
FUHS Girls Varsity had a great day beating Sonora HS 16-2. The singles crew of Abigail Kelly (6-0, 6-0, 6-0), Kate Luengo (7-5, 6-1, 6-1) and Hailey Kwok (6-1, 6-0, 6-0) completed a clean sweep, winning all nine sets played.
Doubles #2 Nicole White and Bonnie Lynch (6-1, 2-6, 6-0) and #3 doubles Francine Bondoc and Amber Elomina (6-1, 0-6, 6-2) contributed 4 points to the team. #1 doubles Rebecca Balarie and Christina Sfatcu (6-0, 6-1, 6-1) won all three of their sets played, bringing their total two year wins to 99. They will break the 100 mark next Monday against La Habra HS. Such an amazing feat!
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