Westlake High completed back-to-back Southern Section girls tennis titles earlier this week by beating Marmonte League rival Calabasas 10-8 in Division 1.
Dedication, determination and experience are what keep propelling the Warriors to success.
The doubles teams won seven of 10 games, with four of the six girls being seniors: Danica Backes, Alex Marco, Liv Nardiello and Gwen Snowden. Then there was sophomore Michelle Qui winning two key singles matches and freshman Sania Goregaoker winning a singles match.
Palos Verdes stamped itself as the No. 1 girls tennis team by winning the Open Division championship on Tuesday. …
It’s tough taking over as an interim coach, with lots of pressure. But James Stewart appears to have won over Damien, because he was promoted head football coach after an 8-3 season. The next interim coach who might get a promotion is Santa Margarita’s Steve Fifita, who guided the Eagles through some difficult moments this season. …
Birmingham’s baseball team is excited about freshman Carlos Acuna, a third baseman and shortstop. The Patriots lost to Bell in last season’s City Section Open Division final at Dodger Stadium. …
The sites have been announced for the state football championship games Dec. 13-14. They will be held at Saddleback College, Long Beach City College and Fullerton Union High School District Stadium.
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