JV Girls’ Tennis Team: New Faces, Same Goal

KEVIN KONG
Sports Editor

KEVIN KONG
Sports Editor

Having lost about 10 players to the varsity team, retaining only one returning player and gaining 13 new players, the JV girls’ tennis team is working together in order to improve during the preseason.

“[Our team is strongest in] teamwork because everyone is really friendly towards each other and is willing to help other team members,” senior captain Elaine Yu said.

The girls practice daily by holding two doubles or singles matches, while the remaining players’ execute drills to improve their backhand, forehand, serves, and volleys. In addition to their daily training , the team began practice early in the summer by participating in a summer training camp.

“We did a lot of drills. The girls worked on all facets of the game [at the tennis camp]. These [girls] are mostly beginners, but they’ve worked hard to improve since summer camp,” JV Coach Bill Yee said.

Under the guidance of Yee, the Moors are determined to strengthen their skills throughout the year in hopes of moving the girls up to the varsity team by next year.

The team won their first preseason game on Sept 3 against the John Burroughs High School team with a score of 10-8 on Sept 3, and lost against the San Marino Titans 4-14 on Sept 5.

Support your fellow Moors on Sept. 16 at their next home game against Rosemead High School at 3:15 pm.