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Summer Youth Tennis Racket Program Sparks Interest in Red Orange, and Green-Ball Players
By Karen Ronney Kyle Havelka loves to play sports with his family. The athletic 6-year-old from Ventura County played basketball, soccer and tennis at home during the Covid pandemic. Of the three, however, tennis was his favorite sport. This summer, he was one of eight recipients who recieved an SCTA Foundation’s Summer Tennis Racket Package.…
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Determination Drives Denise Campbell to Work Hard for Her College Dreams
By Karen Ronney Denise Campbell is an individual who leads by example. She lets her actions do the talking because she is a humble and quiet person by nature. However, her strong work ethic and determination to succeed speaks volumes. Campbell is a junior at John W. North High in Riverside. She was the Sunbelt…
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The 2022 USTA Leagues Season Is Just Around The Corner!
The 2022 USTA Leagues season is just around the corner! We’re ready to kick off another season of fun, competition, and camaraderie for players of all skill levels and age divisions. Register for a USTA League To register for a USTA League, you will first need a team number issued by a team captain or…
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The Morongo Basin Tennis Association Offers Pathway for Kids to Learn the Sport of Tennis
By Karen Ronney Two is the magic number for the Morongo Basin Tennis Association. The community group located in the Yucca Valley offers two free tennis lessons to junior players so they can have a fun and engaging sports experience. It’s the pathway for kids to sign up for a longer term tennis commitment. What’s…
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Barnes Tennis Center Clay Courts Once Again Shine as the Jewel of So Cal Tennis Facilities
By Karen Ronney The two clay courts at Barnes Tennis Center had once been a shining jewel of San Diego. They were previously built as practice courts for the USA vs. Great Britain first round Davis Cup meeting in 2014. The Barnes clay courts were made from the same imported Italian red clay that was…
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This Is… El Cajon’s Isaiah Strode
Rarely if ever is there an ITF Pro Circuit or men’s open pro money tournament taking place in Southern California where you won’t find the name Isaiah Strode in the draw. The 24-year-old Strode has been known to travel all over the nation to places like Wichita, Pensacola, and Little Rock to play tournaments since…
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This is… Pasadena’s Cy Estabrook
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The Light Up A Life Campaign Illuminates All at Mountain View Sports & Racquet Club
By Karen Ronney Mountain View Sports and Racquet Club’s mission came to fruition this year as it succeeded in its quest to “Light Up a Life” at their seven-court facility. In reality, this southeast San Diego club has lit up many lives through the sport of tennis. This year, Mountain View received a grant from…
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Riverside’s Jeselle Ante
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San Diego’s Hiromi Sasano Captures Fifth-Straight USTA National 40 Hard Court Title
By Steve Pratt There’s a little secret to Hiromi Sasano’s dominating success at national age-group tournaments, especially over the past five years in which she has captured the USTA National 40s Hardcourt singles title at her favorite venue the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. The 46-year-old Sasano said getting beat up by players more…