| Tennis crowned king of city ( 5/09) | | Print | |
| Written by Jessica Cheung and Ruby Wong | |
| Saturday, 23 May 2009 | |
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Ending the season undefeated and emerging as champions on May 7, the team swiftly defeated the Lincoln Mustangs with a score of 6-1. This winning streak started with their 7-0 win against Washington at the playoffs on May 5. The championship game was a breeze for the Cardinals as they have trained hard, gained confidence and used their game faces. “Everyone was nervous before championships,” sophomore varsity doubles player Kameron Chang said. “We all fought through it and played some of our best matches of the year.” Strolling through school hallways with the same confidence that they showcased on the courts, the team carries their new, well-deserved medals into NorCals, their ultimate goal. The All-City tournament is highly anticipated, as the boys made significant improvement from last year. In the singles tournament, sophomore varsity player Alex Zhu placed third, as the duo of sophomore Will Scharffenberger and junior Will Chan placed second overall. In addition to these achievements, partners Chang and senior Victor Kai placed fourth. “Looking at the results of this year, we’ve definitely come a long way,” Chan said. “Next year we’ll be losing key pieces of the team, some key leaders, but I believe that the rest of the team has a lot of potential.” As the season winds down to a close, the boys reflected on their past few months together. “I’ve improved and learned that practice makes perfect,” said sophomore varsity doubles player Charlie Wu. The bond between players on the team has also strengthened throughout the season. “The comradery between the players definitely exceeded my expectations,” junior JV player Calvin Chin said. “In addition to learning more about tennis, I became more dedicated to the team.” Many players agree that the season was a success in all factors and aspects. “The season went very well and everyone supported each other,” Chang said. “We took the trophy back, which felt very satisfying.” Partings are always bittersweet, but the team is stepping off the courts on a positive note. “As a senior, I’m sad to leave the team,” senior co-captain Frank Lu said. “After four years of being part of the team, I’m optimistic that the rest of the players will continue to dominate.” Most Valuable Player Hardworking. Supportive. Headstrong. Motivated. Confident. These apply to the entire 23-player tennis team, one way or another. However, one player possesses all these qualities: co-captain Frank Lu, the Lowell team season’s best singles player and The Lowell’s pick for MVP. “He’s a hard worker and a magnificent team leader,” sophomore JV doubles player Dexter Lee said. “He takes charge of practice and supports us all.” Sophomore JV singles player Barry Tse agreed with Lee. “He’s a great tennis player,” he said. “Watching him play makes me want to better myself as a tennis player.” Share this article:           |
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