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Hassan Abbas sacrificed a shot at individual glory for a state doubles title

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Hassan Abbas was playing in his seventh tennis match in three days and another loomed later in the day, with yet another state title on the line. Nelson Emery could see his top player laboring in the California state singles final against Daniel Coehlo of Riverside. "He was just gassed," said Emery. Full story »

Student of the game: The Star's all-county Tennis Star

Thursday, June 26, 2008

As a tennis player, Kyle McMorrow typically spends a fair amount of his time on the court practicing and playing matches. But that is not the extent of his interest in the sport. The Thousand Oaks High junior follows tennis closely off the court, too. Full story »

Dedicating himself to the game has helped Kyle McMorrow court success

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Once Kyle McMorrow made a complete commitment to tennis, it didn't take long for the Thousand Oaks High junior to recognize he had the ability to excel in the sport. Full story »

Sundling content despite final loss

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

It's not often JT Sundling walks off the court after a loss with a feeling of satisfaction. Full story »

Santa Clara seeks coaches

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Santa Clara High has reinstated boys' and girls' tennis for the 2008-09 school year. Full story »

Strength in singles helps Thacher beat La Salle

Thursday, May 29, 2008

CLAREMONT — Being a leader means trusting your teammates.

As the lone senior in the lineup for the Thacher School boys' tennis team, Will Oberndorf not only trusts, he believes. Full story »

Thacher looking to stay aggressive in Division V final

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Thacher School boys' tennis coach Pete Fagan has stressed all year to his team the importance of being aggressive and taking control of the net. Two weeks ago against San Dimas in the CIF-Southern Section Division V playoffs the Toads practically put on a clinic on how to play attacking tennis. Full story »

Lin, Giron win CIF doubles title

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Three weeks ago, Thousand Oaks High's Denis Lin and Marcos Giron had never played together as a doubles team. Today, they are the doubles champions of the 2008 CIF Individual championships. Full story »

Lin, Giron reach doubles semifinals

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Thousand Oaks High's Denis Lin and Marcos Giron advanced to the semifinals in doubles play of the CIF Individual championships on Friday afternoon at the Seal Beach Tennis Center. Full story »

Thacher reaches Div. V tennis final

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

McCoy Becker dropped only two games in sweeping his singles sets and the No. 2 doubles team of Sean O'Brien and John Lehrkind also swept its sets as the Thacher School boys' tennis team defeated Segerstrom 10-8 in the CIF-Southern Section Division V semifinals on Tuesday in Santa Ana. Full story »