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Tribe wins Empire League Championship
Senior Timothy Chung lunges to receive the ball with his backhand. Photo by Samsarahi Lopez
Senior Timothy Chung lunges to receive the ball with his backhand. Photo by Samsarahi Lopez
Tennis team wins league championship title for the first time since 1988

The tennis team had a rocky start to their season, losing against multiple division one and two teams. The Indians ended their preseason with a 1-7 record.

Despite what appeared to be an unfavorable start, the Indians did not become discouraged. Instead of viewing these matches as a setback, the team used this as grounds to build off of for future improvements.

The Indians had a dominant start in their new league, beating Garden Grove (1-6) 13-5, Laguna Hills (1-6) 12-6, and Kennedy (3-4) 14-4, all leading up to the biggest challenge of their season: beating Valencia (6-2).

After a back and forth game, the Indians came out on top with a close score of 10-8. The Indians held on to their momentum, securing three more wins, cementing their first place in the Empire League as well as marking a historic moment in boys Fullerton tennis as the first team since 1988 to take the league championship title.

The Indians traveled to Garden Grove on April 24 for their final league match. Results were not available at press time. If the team champions yet another victory against Garden Grove, the Tribe will remain undefeated in league.

Senior Benjamin Villalobos celebrates after scoring against Brea Olinda on Feb. 18. Photo by Josie Lee
Senior Benjamin Villalobos celebrates after scoring against Brea Olinda on Feb. 18. Photo by Josie Lee
Senior William McWatters hits the ball with his backhand. Photo by Samsarahi Lopez
Senior William McWatters hits the ball with his backhand. Photo by Samsarahi Lopez
Sophomore Justin Kim serves the ball in his doubles match against Brea Olinda. Photo by Pamela Bustamante
Sophomore Justin Kim serves the ball in his doubles match against Brea Olinda. Photo by Pamela Bustamante
Junior Sam Esterson prepares to return the ball with his forehand. Photo by Josie Lee
Junior Sam Esterson prepares to return the ball with his forehand. Photo by Josie Lee
Senior Timothy Chung lunges to receive the ball with his forehand against Brea Olinda on Feb. 18. Photo by Josie Lee
Senior Timothy Chung lunges to receive the ball with his forehand against Brea Olinda on Feb. 18. Photo by Josie Lee
Sophomore Justin Kim shakes hands with his doubles opponents from Brea Olinda after winning. Photo by Josie Lee
Sophomore Justin Kim shakes hands with his doubles opponents from Brea Olinda after winning. Photo by Josie Lee
Sophomore Caden Esterson returns the ball from the end of the court. Photo by Samsarahi Lopez
Sophomore Caden Esterson returns the ball from the end of the court. Photo by Samsarahi Lopez
Senior Timothy Chung returns the ball. Chung is captain of the boys tennis team. Photo by Pamela Bustamante
Senior Timothy Chung returns the ball. Chung is captain of the boys tennis team. Photo by Pamela Bustamante
Junior Diego Gomez backhands the ball to his opponent. Photo by Pamela Bustamante
Junior Diego Gomez backhands the ball to his opponent. Photo by Pamela Bustamante
Senior Benjamin Villalobos returns the ball to a Brea Olinda opponent. Photo by Josie Lee
Senior Benjamin Villalobos returns the ball to a Brea Olinda opponent. Photo by Josie Lee
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