UC High’s boys tennis season started on March 15, according to Team Captain Jhaymeon Drummond.

“The team at the moment is at a record of five wins and four losses,” said Coach Joseph Briese.

The team has a lot of new freshmen that are great players this season. The team plays in the Western League against schools like Cathedral Catholic High, Coronado High and La Jolla High, according to Senior Toby Brown.

UC High’s rival teams are very competitive: “Even though we’re facing hard teams, I have a strong feeling that we will overcome these difficulties with hard practice and dedication,” Drummond said.

The team has practices on the days it doesn’t have games. Last season, the team went to the standard CIF competition but lost its first game, according to Drummond.

Drummond plays single matches, Senior Jun Kobayashi plays doubles, and Brown plays doubles as well, according to Drummond.

“Our new coach is really nice, supportive and caring, and is pushing to get the best out of us,” Drummond said.

“My first goal is to begin developing the team, because I know in the past, we’ve had some rocky times. So, we’re trying to build a basis for the whole team, not just for this year, but the future years as well,” Briese said.

“It’s one thing trying to get our varsity as ready for the season as possible, but it’s important to get the JV ready as well, so that when the seniors leave, they have something to step in with,” Briese said.

“I believe the team has a possibility of going far this season. There’s a large benefit from the fact that we have a number of seniors, and also the benefit of who we play in league, which helps us in CIF,” Briese said.

“I’m very excited to see everyone play. For a sophomore, [Player] Clay Adams is becoming the leader he needs to be, and I’m happy to see that,” Briese said.