WOMEN'S TENNIS WRAPS UP COMPETITION AT OJAI

AVC Women's Tennis duo Alex Coons and My Kenzie Gross-Solomon found success early at the state championship tournament in Ojai, winning their first-round match vs. West Valley's Bailey Silva and Pranjal Goyal, 6-2,6-4.

Coons and Gross-Solomon advanced to the round of 64 vs. the #3 North seed Sierra College's Erin Johnson and Emma Patterson. The duo fell behind early, finding themselves down 1-2 after three games. Coons and Gross-Solomon then rallied to win three straight to take a 4-2 lead in the first set. They then had the opportunity to take a 5-2 lead before Johnson and Patterson held off the challenge, leading to defeat for the Marauder duo 4-6, 1-6.

Coach Webb noted, "We have had success qualifying for the State Championships, but this is the first win on the court at the State championships since I have become head coach. We are so proud of these two ladies and how far they have come this season. They are both freshmen, so we are excited to see what next season brings with another year of development."

Speaking of the experience at the State Championships, Alex Coons mentioned, "Playing in Ojai was a really exciting experience, especially since it was with my partner. It was more than just fun; it felt like such an honor to be surrounded by some of the best players in the state."

My Kenzie Gross-Solomon offered, "I've never felt more proud to call myself a tennis player. Ojai taught me that if you work hard, you'll play even harder. It meant the world to debut in Ojai with my partner, and the comeback will be legendary."