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A star-studded class of gamers will quickly hit the courtroom for the 2025 Moore League boys’ tennis season. Here’s an summary of every group to control this spring.
Millikan
Fresh off their second CIF-SS Division 4 title prior to now 5 years, the Rams enter this season with a special type of vitality and a group stuffed with confidence, grit and momentum.
While going back-to-back is an apparent aim, Millikan’s main focus is on reclaiming the Moore League title.
“Our top goal is to win that Moore League title and bring it back to Millikan High School,” head coach Spencer Pozgay stated. “Our league is extremely competitive and it always has been so we have to go into every match and play our best if we want to compete against the other schools.”
The Rams return three sophomores from final 12 months’s CIF championship squad, every of whom had been integral causes for that title. Andrew Abdelmelek swept all of his matches in CIF finals, Issac Kim received the championship set in doubles, and Ziggy Rouret solely misplaced three units mixed all through the playoffs.
“It’s extremely difficult to be thrown in as a freshman and have an expectation to contribute and win for the team,” Pozgay stated. “Being able to experience CIF and another year of working with the team, I’m excited to see it translated into their play.”
Pozgay believes these experiences in high-stakes conditions will assist these three gamers step into management roles on the group, which is required given the main turnover the Rams’ roster faces after 11 gamers graduated final spring.
Among the inflow of varsity newcomers, freshmen Tyler Mungcal and Austin Stoskopf stand out as having already established roles on the group, they usually proceed to enhance and attempt for excellence. Pozgay additionally elevated a number of gamers from JV to tackle varsity roles this season, together with sophomores Eli Cooke and Sam Fies.
“Eli and Sam have shown dedication to this program over the past two years and both want to make their mark and impact on this team,” Pozgay stated.
Wilson
For the Bruins, defending their three-time Moore League title stays the last word aim. But improvement will probably be simply as essential, because the group options practically a completely new beginning lineup.
Senior Jake Pavia headlines the pack, hoping to complete his highschool profession sturdy earlier than making the soar to varsity tennis, which head coach Nick Medina stated he has dedicated to taking part in.
Kaya Yakar will lead the doubles aspect, with Medina touting his enchancment all through final season. Team captain Maximus Uong figures to play an enormous position and produce vitality and management to the squad.
Another senior, Oliver Moller, is a comparatively new tennis participant whose enchancment over the couple years has impressed Medina. He’ll be part of varsity and be a key piece in doubles.
Long Beach Poly
The Jackrabbits acknowledge the competitors they’re up in opposition to, given the CIF title winners and Moore League champions of their league. But head coach Ricardo Montecinos stated the group may be very a lot in competition for the title and is able to problem in league play and safe a deep run in CIF.
The core stays principally related for Poly, with senior Gabe Simms and sophomore Luke Teter returning in singles. Seniors Alex Fearing and Stuart Turnour would be the captains in doubles, with juniors Andrew Guerrero and Destin Lund together with sophomore Nick Cheung rounding out the doubles lineup.
“We are solid at all three singles and doubles spots,” Montecinos stated. “Nine quality starters, no holes.”
Poly additionally welcomes freshmen Kamden Harden, whom Montecinos commends for his excellent ability, maturity and poise. He’s already swept his first match at La Quinta Westminster and has continued to impress in follow.
“He’s a legit Moore League champion possibility,” Montecinos stated.
Freshmen Dan Kawasaki and Preston Moore are two expert gamers that might additionally issue into the varsity lineup.
Lakewood
The Laners’ main aim this season is constructing expertise. With solely two returning seniors, head coach Thomas McNamee expects some rising pains, but in addition sustained improvement all through the season.
In his twenty eighth season as Lakewood’s coach, McNamee’s expertise has taught him that profitable can are available in quite a few methods.
“The mantra will be – learn and improve each game,” McNamee stated.
In singles, four-year varsity starter Patrick Sourn spearheads the group, with junior Ethan Keo proper behind him within the two-spot. Senior Robert Lak joins the singles lineup for the primary time in his Lancer profession.
The Lancers will fill the remainder of their lineup with newcomers, together with 4 freshmen and one sophomore.
“We’ve worked hard during the offseason to be ready, now it’s time for the real thing,” McNamee stated.
