Serving up double the competition
Meherina Khan, Staff Writer
December 12, 2014
Filed under Features, Sports, Tennis
The flying racquets. The whizzing balls. The intense concentration. These are all a part of a routine for senior Yoma and freshman Suvweh Ogbevire – a tradition that some call tennis. From a young age, tennis was not just a sport to the Ogbevire siblings but an essential component of everyday life. “I...
Team tennis snatches first ever district championship
Emily Burleson, Managing News Editor
October 3, 2014
Filed under Sports, Tennis, Top Stories
Varsity tennis won their first ever team district championship Sept. 30 at the Cinco Ranch courts. The team played against Seven Lakes with a final score of 10-9. The game was close, according to head coach Colin Harvey. "We were down 4-3 after the doubles and swept the girls singles and one line...
Varsity Tennis wins at Clear Lake match, advances to Districts
Sara Saavedra, staff writer
April 11, 2014
The Tennis Varsity team began their spring season on a high note. On Feb. 14 and 15, they competed in the Clear Lake Varsity Tennis Tournament where they went against other teams within the region, including Clements High School and Seven Lakes High School. “The athletes got to play some great competition,...
Fall for varsity tennis
Sofia Guevara, Features Editor
November 6, 2013
The Varsity tennis team drew their fall season to a close, finishing district play in fourth place. During playoffs, the team beat Houston Lamar 12-4 and drew Seven Lakes in the Area Semi-finals losing 10-3, yet gave them their closest match. Ending their season on a high note the team beat Taylor 10-8....
Cougar tennis team scores in UIL districts
April 19, 2012
The Cougar tennis team competed in the UIL District 19-5A tennis competition on April 5th, and several Cinco Ranch athletes placed in the tournament. “We played some really good matches and had exciting points,” junior Caitlin Alverson said. “Although not many people placed, we all still...
Tennis defeats heat, opponents
Shaun Lal, Sports Editor
August 29, 2011
After placing third in their first tournament of the season, varsity tennis began district play at Mayde Creek on Tuesday, Aug. 23, starting the season with a victory. Although losing key seniors from last year’s varsity squad, the team has shown promise with consecutive first place and third place...
Varsity tennis dishes first serve of season
Shaun Lal, Sports Editor
August 25, 2011
Varsity tennis began their season Friday, Aug. 19, and Saturday, Aug. 20, with a third place finish at the Woodlands Tournament. Despite temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, the team slid past the first round, defeating Kingwood 12-4. However, the squad yielded to four time state qualifier...
Varsity tennis duo wins Regionals
Shaun Lal, online sports editor
April 22, 2011
Varsity tennis’ star doubles team of junior Maximo Agoglia and senior Andres Corredor will compete at the state tournament after becoming Cinco Ranch tennis’ first ever boys regional champions. The duo, who have placed first in seven of nine tournaments this spring, defeated the Taylor doubles...