JV Tennis Continues Assiduous Regimen as End of Season Approaches

KEVIN KONG
Sports Editor

While most students continue their routine of returning home and doing homework once the school bell sounds off, the JV girls’ tennis team practices in order to improve themselves as they play through their present fall season. Though the team currently holds an overall record of 5-10, they look to the future for acquiring victories and learning vital skill sets.

“Our chemistry is really good. We help each other when a teammate is not doing well. We give helpful tips to each other to improve [our own] skills,” sophomore doubles player May Win said.

According to Win and others, the team has significantly meshed together in terms of chemistry and learning to build off of one anothers’ strengths. One strategy implemented is observing a player’s techniques so that they and their teammates can improve by sharing comments and suggestions.

In a recent match against Mark Keppel on Oct. 10, the Moors faced a defeat of 7-11. Though many may view the loss negatively, JV Coach Bill Yee notes that it shows growth because the team had lost by a margin twice as large in their first game against Mark Keppel on Sept. 24. Thus, in only 17 days, the team made changes in combinations and techniques that provided them with a slight boost in the next game.

One recurring theme in the team is the ability to work as one though matches are played in singles or doubles.

“I feel like we are really meshed together. Every time we have practice, we watch each other and we compliment each other for team morale,” junior doubles player Michelle Yan said.