Submitted by Coach Lolita Bowman

Tennis season is now in full swing for Fillmore high school girls’ tennis. I am proud of my team this year with four new enthusiastic players. New-comers Melissa and Michelle Higuera, played the number one and number three singles against Villanova on September 4th, 2018. Displaying integrity and showing respect for their opponents, Melissa and Michelle were consistent with their returns and serves giving the Villanova girls a good match. Team members Stephanie Garcia, Briana Lopez, Maria Gonzales, Jessica Flores, and Valerie Esparza also played well that day. Doubles team Maria Gonzales and Briana Lopez won all three sets scoring 3 points for Fillmore High. Doubles team Jessica Flores and Valerie Esparza scored one point for Fillmore. These girls have been running line drills and getting more and fit on the courts. Their endurance for tennis is evident. The final score was Fillmore 4, Villanova 14. A special thanks to Villanova coach Brian Grisin for having a respectable group of girls on the tennis courts. This sets a comfortable atmosphere for the new girls on the courts. Thank you again Brian. For most of the Fillmore high school tennis team, tennis is a new sport. This sport is challenging. To be able to compete after only a few months of learning tennis is an accomplishment! Keep up the good work girls. Lastly, as a coach I could not ask for a nicer bunch of girls to coach this year. Thank you girls. Go Flashes!