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The Calaveras High School tennis team faced a challenging loss against Riverbank on March 18, 2025, with a disheartening score of 9-0. This defeat marks their second loss of the season, following an earlier defeat to Bret Harte. Coach Bob Newman highlighted the impact of missed practices due to poor weather on performance. The team remains hopeful as they prepare for upcoming matches against Linden, Bret Harte, and Summerville, aiming for their first victory.

Calaveras High School Tennis Team Faces Tough Loss Against Riverbank

In the sunny city of Calaveras, the local high school tennis team is currently facing a challenging start to their season. On March 18, 2025, the Calaveras High School tennis team unfortunately fell to the Riverbank Bruins with a score of 9-0. This marked the first time Calaveras competed against Riverbank, who are newcomers to the Mother Lode League this year.

With this defeat, the Calaveras team now finds themselves still seeking their first victory of the season, holding a record of 0-2. Their earlier loss to Bret Harte on March 10, 2025, where the team faced an 8-1 defeat, certainly didn’t set a positive tone heading into the match against Riverbank.

Weather Woes

The team’s head coach, Bob Newman, shared that several missed practices due to unfavorable weather conditions significantly impacted the team’s performance. Being unable to practice regularly has certainly put the players at a disadvantage, and it was evident in the match results.

Match Breakdown

Let’s take a closer look at how individual players fared during the match:

  • No. 1 Boys: Caleb Villegas lost 6-1, 6-1.
  • No. 2 Boys: Curtis Rios lost 6-2, 6-1.
  • No. 1 Girls: Katie Amestoy lost 6-3, 6-3.
  • No. 2 Girls: Daryn Janssen put up an impressive fight but lost 4-6, 7-5, 10-7.
  • No. 1 Boys Doubles: Charlie Cannon and Jonathan Krigbaum lost 6-3, 6-4.
  • No. 2 Boys Doubles: Calaveras lost by forfeit.
  • No. 1 Girls Doubles: Alexa Molina and Kisley Anderson lost 7-5, 6-1.
  • No. 2 Girls Doubles: Philicity Saelee and Kaiya Castle lost 6-1, 6-1.
  • Mixed Doubles: Calaveras lost by forfeit.

Despite the tough results, the players are determined to improve in their upcoming matches. There is a sense of resilient spirit among the team members as they prepare to bounce back. With future matches on the horizon, the team is focused on regrouping and finding ways to turn their season around.

What’s Next for Calaveras?

The Calaveras tennis team is gearing up for their next matches, which promise to be crucial as they strive to secure their first win. They will be facing Linden on March 19, 2025, followed by matches against Bret Harte on March 26 and Summerville on March 27. Each game is an opportunity for the team to not only improve their skills but to also strengthen their teamwork and determination.

The current standing in the Mother Lode League shows Bret Harte leading with a record of 2-0, while Riverbank sits at 1-0. Linden is still to play their first match, and Summerville finds themselves at 0-1, leaving Calaveras at the bottom of the standings with a record of 0-2.

Looking Ahead

As the Calaveras High School tennis team prepares for these upcoming challenges, the community stands behind them, cheering on their efforts. With a little hard work, commitment, and teamwork, there is hope that the players can soon secure that long-awaited victory. Fans and players alike are eager to see the team rise to the occasion in the matches Saturday and beyond. Let’s not forget that every season has its ups and downs, and there’s always room for improvement!

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