The Arcadia High School (AHS) Boys JV Tennis team faced a tough defeat against their rivals, Crescenta Valley High School (CVHS), on March 19, losing the match 7-11. Coach Richard Chen noted that this loss ended an impressive over-10-year winning streak for the team. The match began poorly for AHS, as they lost five out of the first six matches, leading to a significant morale drop. Despite a brief resurgence in momentum, they were unable to recover from the early setbacks. Players recognized the loss as a crucial wake-up call to intensify practice for future matches.

By the Numbers
  • AHS lost to CVHS with a final score of 7-11.
  • They won 5 out of 9 sets in doubles play, but were outmatched overall.
State of Play
  • AHS lost five of their first six matches, impacting team morale.
  • Freshman Jerry Li defeated CVHS's number 1 player 7-5 despite an early deficit.
  • Freshman Donovan Dau also won against CVHS's number two singles player 7-5.
What's Next

Moving forward, AHS plans to leverage lessons from this match to prepare more rigorously for their upcoming rematch against CVHS. Players are motivated to regain their competitive edge and improve their performance as a team.

Bottom Line

This loss serves as a significant reminder for AHS JV Tennis players that sustained excellence requires constant effort and focus. Enhancing practice routines and team determination will be key to reclaiming their former superiority.