COS Men's Tennis Close Out Conference with 8-1 Win Over Porterville

VISALIA, Calif. – The College of the Sequoias men's tennis team closed out Central Valley Conference play with an 8-1 victory over Porterville College, finishing second in the league standings and earning a postseason berth. 

College of the Sequoias Take Control in Doubles 

The Giants set the tone early by sweeping all three doubles matches. At No. 1, Seth Herrera (Mt. Whitney HS) and Robert Dan (El Diamante HS) earned a hard-fought 8-6 win. 

At No. 2 doubles, Kenneth Catalan (Lemoore HS) and Christopher Rosales (Mt. Whitney HS) used strong chemistry and well-timed lobs to control the net and secure an 8-3 victory. 

"Our doubles teams did a great job executing," said head coach Martin Herrera. "Kenneth and Christopher showed great chemistry, and their ability to finish points at the net made a big difference for us." 

The No. 3 team of Ismael Navarro (Tulare Western HS) and Daniel Gonzalez (Monache HS) completed the sweep with an 8-3 win, giving COS a 3-0 lead heading into singles. 

Strong Singles Play Secures Victory 

In singles, the Giants continued to build on their momentum. Robert Dan led the way at No. 1 with a 6-3, 6-0 victory, while Tomas Mendez (Mt. Whitney HS) added another point at No. 3 singles with a 6-2, 6-3 win. 

Catalan delivered a dominant 6-0, 6-1 performance at No. 4, and Rosales followed with a 6-1, 6-2 win at No. 5. 

At No. 6 singles, Brayden Dias (Tulare Western HS) controlled the match with strong forehand groundstrokes and consistent returns, earning a 6-3, 6-0 victory. 

"Brayden did a great job staying aggressive and using his forehand to control points," Herrera said. "He kept his opponent on the defensive and played a really complete match." 

Despite a tough loss at No. 2 singles, the Giants secured the 8-1 team win to close out conference play. 

"Our coaches are proud of what this group has accomplished," Herrera said. "Finishing second in conference and qualifying for the playoffs shows the growth and effort this team has put in all season." 

Upcoming Matches 

College of the Sequoias will now shift its focus to postseason competition at the Central Valley Conference Tournament, hosted by Porterville College. The tournament is underway and will continue through Saturday. 

Results 

COS 8, Porterville 1 

Doubles
R. Dan / S. Herrera (COS) def. S. Campos / K. Vankham – 8–6 
K. Catalan / C. Rosales (COS) def. C. Rojas / M. Rubalcava – 8–3 
I. Navarro / D. Gonzalez (COS) def. T. Tumamao / E. Valencia – 8–3 

Singles 
R. Dan (COS) def. K. Vankham – 6–3, 6–0 
S. Campos (Porterville) def. S. Herrera – 7–6, 7–6 
T. Mendez (COS) def. M. Rubalcava – 6–2, 6–3 
K. Catalan (COS) def. C. Rojas – 6–0, 6–1 
C. Rosales (COS) def. T. Tumamao – 6–1, 6–2 
B. Dias (COS) def. E. Valencia – 6–3, 6–0