Chelsea Wightman, Staff Writer
February 25, 2013
Despite controversy over the suspension of the men’s tennis team at City College, team captain and international student Soufiane El Mhamdi keeps his spirits high about the team’s upcoming season. El Mhamdi is originally from Khouribga, Morocco and now lives in downtown Santa Barbara. He studies... Read more »
Men’s tennis to be suspended
Rachel Zemanek, Sports Editor
February 11, 2013
The men’s tennis team will be suspended after this semester because of a decline in player’s academic records. “First and foremost we see ourselves as an academic success program,” Athletic Director Ryan Byrne said. “Over the last decade there has been a significant decline in the academic... Read more »
Swedish standout leads promising tennis team
Jacob Bojesson, Staff Writer
February 8, 2012
The Vaqueros line up a brand new team as they prepare for the new season with a tough attitude and the aim set at success. The 2011 Vaqueros team had an impressive 8-2 run during the regular season before getting knocked out in the first round of the playoffs to state champions, Santa Monica. “I think... Read more »
SBCC men’s tennis draws from international rootsBen Afshar
February 15, 2011
Some teams rest their hat on defense, others on an up-tempo style of play. This year’s City College tennis team draws strength from its diversity. What might be seen as a challenge to team unity has become the foundation for team chemistry. “I think one of [our] best strengths is the... Read more »
Men’s tennis pair falls in Southern Cal Regional semifinalsMichael Mebratu
May 4, 2010
The Vaqueros tennis pair Nikolay Ivanov and Regis Fastrez’s thrilling run ended Saturday in the semifinals of the So Cal Regional at L.A. Pierce in Woodland Hills. Ivanov-Fastrez won a crucial tiebreaker against Eric Lu-Gordon Paitimusa of Mt. San Antonio 6-0, 7-6 (6) Thursday to advance to the... Read more »
Women’s tennis pairs end season at Southern Cal RegionalMichael Mebratu
May 4, 2010
Vaqueros Amy Sagraves and Meghan Schaefer lost their doubles match in the round of 16 Friday at the Southern Cal Regional in Long Beach against fifth seeded Tina Vuong-Natalie Loria of Irvine Valley. The Vaquero tandem of Anna Slyutova-Terea Tapu fell to Erika Kagawa-Clara Kearney of Saddleback 6-2,... Read more »
Four men advance to tennis regionalMichael Mebratu
April 21, 2010
The Western State Conference Men’s Tennis Tournament was held at Pershing Park on Friday and Saturday, and four Vaqueros will advance to the Southern California Regionals. With what has been a roller coaster season for the Vaqueros, the coaching staff and the players hope to end it on a positive... Read more »
Women’s tennis advances four to regionals in CerritosMichael Mebratu
April 20, 2010
The women’s tennis team qualified two singles and two doubles pairs to the Southern California Regional, Friday and Saturday at Ventura College. The Vaqs had five singles left Friday and Saturday two advanced to the Regional. No. 3 seed Amy Sagraves crushed her opponent from Ventura 6-1, 6-0, and... Read more »
Men’s Tennis wraps up regular seasonMichael Mebratu
April 12, 2010
City College Men’s tennis team lost their final conference game to rival Ventura 8-1, but they still hope they can clinch a play-off spot. Both Zack Scott and Alex Zazove won their games, but the Vaqs suffered their largest loss this year. This season has been a rollercoaster season for the Vaqs.... Read more »
Women’s tennis team includes Guam’s bestMichael Mebratu
March 10, 2010
Terea Tapu is the No. 1 woman tennis player in Guam and has taken City College tennis by storm. She has been taking in wins for the undefeated women’s tennis team. The 5 foot-1-inch Tapu was born and raised in the capital city of Guam. Daughter of Polynesian entertainers, she started playing tennis... Read more »
