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Girls tennis falls short in second round of CIF Semifinals
November 18, 2019
SET HER UP FOR SUCCESS: Junior Kacey Feng (right) and sophomore Sydney Vo (left) played against Peninsula High School on Wednesday. The Mustangs played hard but were unable to secure the overall win. Photo by Ashley Weaver.
By Ashley Weaver
The Mira Costa girls varsity tennis team could not keep the ball in the court and lost in the second round of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) tournament.
The Mustangs played in the Open Division semifinals against Peninsula on Wednesday at Costa. Although the girls gave a valiant effort, the Mustangs lost 10-8.
“It’s always disappointing losing in an important match like CIF, especially when the score was so close, but Peninsula is a really good team,” senior Audrey Vo said.
In Vo’s first singles match, she lost 6-0. However, in the second match, she came back with precise placement on the other side of the court. When receiving her opponent’s serve, Vo made accurate returns, forcing her opponent into the back of the court. With her precise and powerful backhand hits, she won the next match, 6-1.
“I think we all tried our best, but it was a tough loss because there were a few close matches we could’ve won,” Vo said. “But I think everyone is looking toward state as a ‘redemption.’’’
In the second round of singles, sophomore Haily Huynh lost her first match, 6-4. Huynh came back with fast line drives down the court, putting her in a position to win her second match, 6-2.
“My strategy was to be chill and not think about what the results are,” Huynh said. “I expect for all the matches to be harder, and the competition will continue to be more and more competitive.”
In the first round of doubles, seniors Peyton Douglas and Kiki Daviduk came out strong with high intensity. In the first round, the pair came out on top, winning 6-3. Moving into the second round, the girls faced another tough Peninsula duo, resulting in a 6-2 loss.
“After my first round, I felt happy with my performance,” Daviduk said. “I was so stoked since Peyton was playing amazing as always, and we were looking forward to playing our next match.”
In the first round of doubles, junior Kacey Feng and sophomore Sydney Vo swept their opponents, 6-0 during their first doubles match. In the second round, the duo battled it out during long rallies with critical movement on and off the net. The players came out victorious in their second set, 7-5. In the third round, they finished strong keeping the same momentum throughout each match, winning 6-4.
“Today we were nervous to play Peninsula because we had lost to them twice already, but everyone went in fired up and hoping to win,” said Daviduk.
The Mustangs finished third in CIF and are currently ranked third in state. The team also placed 2nd in Bay League. Feng and Sydney Vo will advance to the CIF doubles finals due to their victory during Bay League finals. Audrey Vo advanced to the CIF individual finals matches after placing second in Bay League Finals. The team will move onto CIF state regionals starting on Nov. 22.
“I’m most excited for competing in the state individuals; it is a great way to finish off my high school tennis career,” Audrey Vo said.
The Mira Costa girls varsity tennis team could not keep the ball in the court and lost in the second round of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) tournament.
The Mustangs played in the Open Division semifinals against Peninsula on Wednesday at Costa. Although the girls gave a valiant effort, the Mustangs lost 10-8.
“It’s always disappointing losing in an important match like CIF, especially when the score was so close, but Peninsula is a really good team,” senior Audrey Vo said.
In Vo’s first singles match, she lost 6-0. However, in the second match, she came back with precise placement on the other side of the court. When receiving her opponent’s serve, Vo made accurate returns, forcing her opponent into the back of the court. With her precise and powerful backhand hits, she won the next match, 6-1.
“I think we all tried our best, but it was a tough loss because there were a few close matches we could’ve won,” Vo said. “But I think everyone is looking toward state as a ‘redemption.’’’
In the second round of singles, sophomore Haily Huynh lost her first match, 6-4. Huynh came back with fast line drives down the court, putting her in a position to win her second match, 6-2.
“My strategy was to be chill and not think about what the results are,” Huynh said. “I expect for all the matches to be harder, and the competition will continue to be more and more competitive.”
In the first round of doubles, seniors Peyton Douglas and Kiki Daviduk came out strong with high intensity. In the first round, the pair came out on top, winning 6-3. Moving into the second round, the girls faced another tough Peninsula duo, resulting in a 6-2 loss.
“After my first round, I felt happy with my performance,” Daviduk said. “I was so stoked since Peyton was playing amazing as always, and we were looking forward to playing our next match.”
In the first round of doubles, junior Kacey Feng and sophomore Sydney Vo swept their opponents, 6-0 during their first doubles match. In the second round, the duo battled it out during long rallies with critical movement on and off the net. The players came out victorious in their second set, 7-5. In the third round, they finished strong keeping the same momentum throughout each match, winning 6-4.
“Today we were nervous to play Peninsula because we had lost to them twice already, but everyone went in fired up and hoping to win,” said Daviduk.
The Mustangs finished third in CIF and are currently ranked third in state. The team also placed 2nd in Bay League. Feng and Sydney Vo will advance to the CIF doubles finals due to their victory during Bay League finals. Audrey Vo advanced to the CIF individual finals matches after placing second in Bay League Finals. The team will move onto CIF state regionals starting on Nov. 22.
“I’m most excited for competing in the state individuals; it is a great way to finish off my high school tennis career,” Audrey Vo said.
Varsity Girls Tennis Slams Redondo, 16-2
November 7, 2019
Senior Peyton Douglas rallies a ball back in a previous match. The Mustangs improved their record, beating Redondo, 16-2 on senior night.
By: Ashley Weaver
The Mustangs continue to improve their scores as the season comes to a close, beating Redondo, 16-2 on Monday.
Before the first round of matches, the team celebrated their seniors for Senior Night. Numerous seniors were recognized for their dedication and hard work to the program over the years.
“Today we got the results we wanted playing Redondo. They came into the game with intensity, which we were expecting walking into this match,” senior Kiki Daviduk said. “This year has been incredible for us so far, hopefully in our next match we continue the same results!”
In round one of doubles matches, seniors Hannah Bergin and Amanda Scott swept their competitors, 6-0. In the second and third round of singles, sophomore Haily Huynh beat her opponents 6-4 and 6-2.
“Redondo has been our school rival for many years and to come out on top at the end of the game felt good.” Bergin said. “Though going into CIF, we are looking forward to the competitive matches to come.”
The first round of the singles Bay League finals starts on Oct. 30 at the South Bay Tennis Center. The first round of doubles matches begins on Oct. 31 at The Manhattan Beach Country Club. Five pairs of Costa teams are being entered.
The Mustangs continue to improve their scores as the season comes to a close, beating Redondo, 16-2 on Monday.
Before the first round of matches, the team celebrated their seniors for Senior Night. Numerous seniors were recognized for their dedication and hard work to the program over the years.
“Today we got the results we wanted playing Redondo. They came into the game with intensity, which we were expecting walking into this match,” senior Kiki Daviduk said. “This year has been incredible for us so far, hopefully in our next match we continue the same results!”
In round one of doubles matches, seniors Hannah Bergin and Amanda Scott swept their competitors, 6-0. In the second and third round of singles, sophomore Haily Huynh beat her opponents 6-4 and 6-2.
“Redondo has been our school rival for many years and to come out on top at the end of the game felt good.” Bergin said. “Though going into CIF, we are looking forward to the competitive matches to come.”
The first round of the singles Bay League finals starts on Oct. 30 at the South Bay Tennis Center. The first round of doubles matches begins on Oct. 31 at The Manhattan Beach Country Club. Five pairs of Costa teams are being entered.
Girls Tennis Defeats the Sea Kings after 7 Games
October 28, 2019
Senior Hannah Bergin hits a ball forehand across the court in a previous match. The Mustangs won a close match against the Sea Kings on Oct. 10th.
By Ashley Weaver
Mira Costa girls tennis played the Palos Verdes Sea Kings at Costa on Oct. 10.
The Mustangs were ranked in third place while Palos Verdes was in fourth place. The score was tied 9-9, but in the end the Mustangs came out on top after 7 games.
“Surprisingly we did very well against these teams,” sophomore Haily Huynh said. “They are very good and it was tough last year but i’m really happy we pulled through.”
In the first round of doubles, seniors Hannah Bergin and Kiki Daviduk played with heat against their opponents. Daviduk came in strong with returns in the dead ends of their opponents side and Bergin made long severes to give the ball spin, to make it more difficult for their opponents to receive. Unfortunately, Palos Verdes came back, and the pair lost the match 5-7.
“Going into this match against Palos Verdes we knew we were going to have to come out strong after playing them in the last tournament,” Daviduk said. “Today we played hard and in the end won which was amazing!”
In round 2, Huynh faced off against Palos Verdes’ first-seeded player, and won 6-2. Huynh’s win helped her team’s overall final score to split the tie breaker.
“I think I need to work on staying calm because I think that’s what helped me through this week,” Huynh said. “I want to workout on the side so I will not get injured or be sore for the next day.”
The girls play Peninsula on Oct. 15th.
“I’m excited to play Peninsula again since we beat them in the tournament and since they are ranked one seat higher than us in CIF,” Bergin said. “It will be a lot more exciting since we plan to bring a lot of energy and with having some players back that we were missed playing Palos Verdes.”
Mira Costa girls tennis played the Palos Verdes Sea Kings at Costa on Oct. 10.
The Mustangs were ranked in third place while Palos Verdes was in fourth place. The score was tied 9-9, but in the end the Mustangs came out on top after 7 games.
“Surprisingly we did very well against these teams,” sophomore Haily Huynh said. “They are very good and it was tough last year but i’m really happy we pulled through.”
In the first round of doubles, seniors Hannah Bergin and Kiki Daviduk played with heat against their opponents. Daviduk came in strong with returns in the dead ends of their opponents side and Bergin made long severes to give the ball spin, to make it more difficult for their opponents to receive. Unfortunately, Palos Verdes came back, and the pair lost the match 5-7.
“Going into this match against Palos Verdes we knew we were going to have to come out strong after playing them in the last tournament,” Daviduk said. “Today we played hard and in the end won which was amazing!”
In round 2, Huynh faced off against Palos Verdes’ first-seeded player, and won 6-2. Huynh’s win helped her team’s overall final score to split the tie breaker.
“I think I need to work on staying calm because I think that’s what helped me through this week,” Huynh said. “I want to workout on the side so I will not get injured or be sore for the next day.”
The girls play Peninsula on Oct. 15th.
“I’m excited to play Peninsula again since we beat them in the tournament and since they are ranked one seat higher than us in CIF,” Bergin said. “It will be a lot more exciting since we plan to bring a lot of energy and with having some players back that we were missed playing Palos Verdes.”