by: Kayla Mitchell
PR Manager
The Los Gatos Girls’ Varsity Tennis team is over halfway through the season. With an undefeated record of 9-0, the team is on track to achieve its goals of dominating this season, currently holding the number one ranking in the De Anza league. The next few matches will determine whether the girls’ tennis team can secure the title of 2025-2026 De Anza league champions.
Due to the weather canceling multiple matches at the start of this season, the LGHS team has feverishly competed over the last couple of weeks. After defeating Monte Vista High School for the first time in several years earlier this season, the group started the year with a newfound confidence in this year’s roster. The following week, the varsity team played another one of their biggest competitors, Cupertino High School, which had defeated the LGHS varsity team twice in the previous season. The girls secured a 6-1 win over the Cupertino team, earning another impressive win and building a commanding record. Following the monumental win, the team went on to defeat teams from Homestead High School and Lynbrook High School. LGHS dominated Homestead, taking the match with an overall score of 7-0. Lynbrook High School posed more challenges for LGHS, but the girls prevailed 5-2.
The most valuable win this season was against Los Altos High School, the 2024 CCS champions. Facing Los Altos in the late rounds of league finals last year, and losing by a close score of 3-4, the varsity squad hoped to establish a win against the CCS champions. This year, the LGHS team won the match 4-3, defeating Los Altos for the first time in many seasons. An impressive win from seniors Kaley Do and Valeriya Murincheva in line one doubles secured the overall win. Sophomore Allison Chen also had a formidable match against an older opponent, earning a point for the Los Gatos Varsity team in singles line two.
The second matchup against Los Altos was another key game this season, as both teams are fighting for a chance to become league champions. With Los Altos missing some of its top players during the team’s first encounter, this match was a real test for LGHS. The varsity girls won the contest 4-3 with impressive results from all lines. Coach Justin Stenger reflected on the result: “It’s amazing that we have been able to defeat some of our toughest opponents from last season, including the CCS reigning champions twice. We set our goals at the beginning of the season, and everyone is working hard to achieve them.”
The varsity team’s 9-0 record puts them in a strong position to become league champions this season. The last couple of matches against Monte Vista High School, Lynbrook High School, and Homestead High School will determine the team’s final ranking.