OC Varsity » Girls Tennis http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com High school sports talk by the staff of the Orange County Register Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:51:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en-us hourly 1 Girls tennis: Top 10 individual performances of 2008 http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/17/girls-tennis-top-10-individual-performances-of-2008/21172/ http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/17/girls-tennis-top-10-individual-performances-of-2008/21172/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:14:47 +0000 Chris Tobolski, OCVarsity.com http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=21172 These aren't necessarily listed in order, but these are the moments I remember the best.

(Feel free to add yours in the comment section below)


1. Mary Walsh and Alli Davis (St. Margaret's): The Tartans No. 2 doubles team trailed, 5-6, in the final round of the team's CIF championship match agains Sage Hill. They overcame two set points and won in a tiebreaker to give the Tartans the title. Had they lost, Sage Hill would have won the crown.

2. Brynn Boren and Kristina Smith (Dana Hills): During the regular season they were the Dolphins best singles players. They teamed up for doubles for third consecutive postseason and reached their third straight CIF-SS championship match, the first pair to do so.

3. Kaitlyn Christian (Orange Lutheran): The Orange Lutheran junior lost last season in the semifinals of the CIF-SS individual singles tournament.  She avenged that loss this year in the semifinals, beating Lakewood's Stacey Tan, before falling in the final against La Quinta's Pam Montez.

4. Joanna Smith (Dana Hills): Just a sophomore, Joanna Smith earned the respect as a player to watch for the next two years. The Dana Hills singles player made the quarterfinals of the CIF-SS individuals singles tournament, where she lost to Ontario Christian's Britney Sanders in three sets. Sanders is ranked No. 6 in the USTA girls 18 and under division.

5. Krista Hardebeck (El Modena): The freshman stepped on the scene in a major way in 2008. She reached the Round of 16 in the CIF-SS individual singles tournament, where she lost to Orange Lutheran's Kaitlyn Christian in three sets. Christian was the No. 3 seed.

6. Jennifer Cornea (Loara): The Empire League singles champion earned that distinction by beating Valencia's Sarah Blair in the final in three sets. Cornea became the first Saxon to earn a perfect season, the league MVP and singles title in the same season.

7. Natalie McKay and Candace Wu (Valencia): The Tigers No. 2 and No. 3 singles players helped their team win its third straight CIF title, but made their make in doubles as well. Playing in the CIF-SS individual tournament, the duo made the quarterfinals, one of two county teams to reach the final eight.
To get there, the pair rallied down 1-5 in the third set in the Round of 16 against Palm Desert. Wu and McKay advanced by winning the third tiebreaker.

8. Larissa Yates and Felecia Hsu (Valencia): The Tigers No. 1 doubles team trailed 1-5 in the first round of the team's CIF championship match against Valencia of Valencia. They rallied and won the set in a tiebreaker, helping Valencia take a 4-2 lead after Round 1.

9. Karen Ishii and Kelli Feeley (Corona del Mar): The Sea Queens No. 2 doubles team beat teammates Danielle Kaiden and Lynsday Zotovich in the Pacific Coast League finals. Ishii and Feeley handed their teammates their first loss of the season.

10. Melissa Matsuoka (Corona del Mar): Injured for some of the season, Matsuoka beat Ocean View's Tiffany Mai in three sets to advance to the CIF-SS singles Round of 16. Mai was ranked higher than Matsuoka in the USTA's girls rankings.

Will any of these moments make the overall fall sports lists? Keep checking ocvarsity.com to find out.

]]> http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/17/girls-tennis-top-10-individual-performances-of-2008/21172/feed/ Girls tennis: Montez too tough for Christian in final http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-montez-too-tough-for-christian-in-final/19310/ http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-montez-too-tough-for-christian-in-final/19310/#comments Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:17:41 +0000 Chris Tobolski, OCVarsity.com http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=19310 Orange Lutheran's Kaitlyn Christian's season is over. The Lancers top player lost in the championship match to Pam Montez of La Quinta, 6-0, 6-2.

I'm wrapping up from Seal Beach Tennis Center and heading to football.

Remember to check for all the action right here for tonight's playoffs brought to you by Steve Fryer and the ocvarsity.com crew.

]]> http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-montez-too-tough-for-christian-in-final/19310/feed/ Girls tennis: Christian drops first set http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-christian-drops-first-set/19306/ http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-christian-drops-first-set/19306/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2008 23:28:33 +0000 Chris Tobolski, OCVarsity.com http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=19306 Kaitlyn Christian's run is in danger of ending.

She lost the first set to La Quinta's Pam Montez, 6-0, in the singles final.

Christian is coming off a tough three set match, and it looks like it might have taken its toll.

Check beck for more updates.

]]> http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-christian-drops-first-set/19306/feed/ Girls tennis: Boren and Smith fall in doubles final http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-boren-and-smith-fall-in-doubles-final/19302/ http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-boren-and-smith-fall-in-doubles-final/19302/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:12:25 +0000 Chris Tobolski, OCVarsity.com http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=19302 The much anticipated showdown between top seed and defending champ Brynn Boren and Kristina Smith of Dana Hills and Sabrina Santamaria and Sarah Lee of Campbell Hall ended in 51 minutes, with Lee and Santamaria winning 6-2, 6-0.

Boren and Smith were trying to become the first pair to repeat since 1979, but made history by reaching their third consecutive doubles final.

"They were just too tough," Dolphins coach Mark Spearman said. "I think they made four unforced errors the entire match. I went up to them afterward and told them they should turn pro right now. They would make a lot of money in doubles. They were just amazing."

Said Campbell Hall coach Steve Kuechel, "We were just on today. There isn't anything you can do about it. That was the best tennis I've seen them play. That last set might have been the best set of doubles I've ever seen anyone play."

In singles, Orange Lutheran's Kaitlyn Christian is scheduled to play La Quinta's Pam Montez at 2:45.

]]> http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-boren-and-smith-fall-in-doubles-final/19302/feed/ Girls tennis: Christian reaches singles final http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-christian-reaches-singles-final/19298/ http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-christian-reaches-singles-final/19298/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:49:07 +0000 Chris Tobolski, OCVarsity.com http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=19298 Orange Lutheran's Kaitlyn Christian has came all the way back, defeating Lakewood's Stacey Tan 5-7, 6-3, 6-3 to reach the CIF-SS girls tennis individual singles championship match.

Christian faces La Quinta's Pam Montez. Montez is ranked No. 1 in the USTA's 18 and under division; Christian is ranked No. 2.

The question is how much does Christian have in her tank after this three-setter? The singles final will begin in an hour.

In doubles,

Boren and Smith trail 2-6, 0-3 in the final.

]]> http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-christian-reaches-singles-final/19298/feed/ Girls tennis: Boren/Smith lose first set http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-borensmith-trail-in-first-set/19288/ http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-borensmith-trail-in-first-set/19288/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:24:12 +0000 Chris Tobolski, OCVarsity.com http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=19288 Dana Hills' doubles team of Brynn Boren and Kristina Smith are off to a rough start.

Campbell Hall's Sabrina Santamaria and Sarah Lee won, 6-2, in the opening set of the doubles finals.

OLu's Christian leads Tan  4-1 in the third set.

Boren and Smith made history becoming the first team to reach three straight doubles finals.

Will I see more history made tonight when St. Margaret's goes after win No. 41 in a row in the semifinals of the East Valley playoffs? Make sure you check tonight on ocvarsity.com for that one with "FryDay" night.

]]> http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-borensmith-trail-in-first-set/19288/feed/ Girls tennis: Christian pulls even; doubles warming up http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-christian-pulls-even-doubles-warming-up/19280/ http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-christian-pulls-even-doubles-warming-up/19280/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:08:08 +0000 Chris Tobolski, OCVarsity.com http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=19280 Orange Lutheran's Kaitlyn Christian has forced a decisive third set in her semifinal match against Lakewood's Stacey Tan. Christian lost the first set 5-7, then won the second set 6-3.

Christian is playing a smart match, mixing her shots up and frustrating Tan in the process. The third set is wide open.

In doubles,

Dana Hills and Campbell have begun warming up. Get ready.

And remember, we have a full night of action with "FryDay" night live action blogging from all of the county playoff games.

Just make it easy on yourself and keep the ocvarsity.com blog refreshing all day on your screen as to not miss any of the action.

I'm fired up. The girls are fired up. The crowd is fired up. If you aren't fired up, read some of the earlier posts and before long you will be too.

]]> http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-christian-pulls-even-doubles-warming-up/19280/feed/ Girls tennis: Christian clawing back http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-christian-clawing-back/19274/ http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-christian-clawing-back/19274/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:48:39 +0000 Chris Tobolski, OCVarsity.com http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=19274 After dropping the first set 5-7 to Lakewood's Stacey Tan, OLu's Kaitlyn Christian leads 4-1 in set two.

Christian lost to Tan in last year's semifinals. Awaiting the winner is La Quinta's Pam Montez, the top seed, who defeated Ontario Christian's Britney Sanders in straight sets.

The doubles finals between Dana Hills (Dolphins doubles duo move closer to CIF-SS record) and Campbell Hall is set to start in about 30 minutes. Keep checking in for updates. The doubles finals is going to be hot. Neither team has been challenged so far.

]]> http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-christian-clawing-back/19274/feed/ Girls tennis: History is made http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-history-is-made/19270/ http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-history-is-made/19270/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:21:53 +0000 Chris Tobolski, OCVarsity.com http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=19270 Dana Hills' Brynn Boren and Kristina Smith have accomplishment what's never been done before.

The Dolphins doubles team defeated Peninsula's Anna Tatsuno and Jenna Glimp 6-1, 6-3, to reach their third straight doubles championship match Friday at the CIF-SS girls tennis individual championships at Seal Beach Tennis Center.

No doubles team has played in three consecutive finals, and with a victory Boren and Smith become the first pair to repeat since 1979 and only third team in last 80 years.

Boren and Smith face Campbell Hall's Sabrina Santamaria and Sarah Lee in the final. They beat Murrieta Valley's Jaime and Taylor Raney 6-2, 6-3 in their semifinal match.

In singles,

OLu's Kaitlyn Christian lost the first set 5-7. She trailed 3-5, but broke then held for 5 all before losing it.

They are under way in the second set.

La Quinta's Pam Montez won her first set 6-3 over Ontario Christian's Britney Sanders. Montez leads 3-2 in the second set.

]]> http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-history-is-made/19270/feed/ Girls tennis: Boren/Smith cruise in opening set http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-borensmith-cruise-in-opening-set/19264/ http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2008/12/05/girls-tennis-borensmith-cruise-in-opening-set/19264/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:42:25 +0000 Chris Tobolski, OCVarsity.com http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=19264 Dana Hills doubles team Brynn Boren and Kristina Smith are now just one set from becoming the first pair to play in three consecutive doubles championship matches at the CIF-SS girls tennis individual championships at Seal Beach Tennis Center.

They beat Peninsula's Jenna Glimp and Anna Tatsuno 6-1 in the first set.

Orange Lutheran's Kaitlyn Christian is under way with Lakewood's Stacey Tan. They forgot to change the scorecard on the last change over. Christian is either up 3-2 or down 2-3. I will figure it out and get back.

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