Portola Faces Mira Costa in CIF-SS Girls Tennis Division 1 Final
Portola and Mira Costa will compete for the CIF-SS Division 1 girls tennis championship on Thursday, Nov. 12, at the University of Redlands following a schedule change necessitated by weekend rain forecasts.
Portola enters the final with a 14-1 record after defeating Trinity League champion Orange Lutheran 10-8 in Wednesday’s semifinals. The Bulldogs secured their spot in a third consecutive section final by winning six of nine matches in the doubles category.
“Very tough match,” Portola coach Natasha Schottland said. “We’re very excited to be in the finals.”
Mira Costa advances to the Division 1 title match after an 11-7 semifinal victory over top-seeded Corona del Mar. The Bulldogs face a steep climb to secure the title, having finished as the runner-up in last season’s Division 1 final following a 10-9 loss to Corona del Mar. Their recent championship history includes a 10-8 defeat to Palos Verdes in the 2024 Open Division championship.
Capistrano Valley and California Academy of Mathematics and Science Meet in Division 4 Final
In Division 4, Capistrano Valley will meet California Academy of Mathematics and Science at noon at the University of Redlands. The Cougars reached their first section final since 1988 by defeating Dos Pueblos 11-7 in the semifinals. Capistrano Valley relied heavily on doubles play during that match, winning eight of the nine matches. The doubles pairings of Alina Abgarian-Sophia Rostampour and Sophia Borazjani-Mia Van Compernolle each secured sweeps to advance the team.
The Division 6 final features Pacifica Christian against Carpinteria at the Claremont Club, with play beginning at 11:45 a.m. Pacifica Christian secured its first section final since 2022 by defeating league opponent St. Margaret’s. The semifinal was decided by a narrow margin of games, with Pacifica Christian winning 78-74 after the sets ended in a 9-9 tie.
| Division | Matchup | Site | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division 1 | Portola vs. Mira Costa | University of Redlands | 3:15 p.m. |
| Division 6 | Pacifica Christian vs. Carpinteria | The Claremont Club | 11:45 a.m. |
The championship matches are scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12.
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