Girls’ Tennis: Breakers move up to Division 1

The Laguna Beach High girls’ tennis program has held summer camp over the past two weeks, gearing up for the start of its 2016 season which gets underway in less than two weeks.

Coach Don Davis has been solidifying his singles and doubles lineups for the season which begins on the Laguna courts Aug. 31 against JSerra.

For the 2016 season, the Breakers will have a new home for the CIF Southern Section playoffs: Division 1.

Last year, the Oreange Coast League champions played in Division 2 and reached the second round where they were eliminated.

Davis’ previous five Laguna teams have been dominant in the OCL, going undefeated in each year.

“Since we moved up to D-1 this season, we’ll be playing several strong D-1 teams and so we have a tough schedule,” Davis said. “A very tough schedule, indeed.”

Laguna Beach Girls’ Tennis

League: Orange Coast

CIF Division: 1

Head Coach: Don Davis (6th year)

Coaching Staff: Rick Gephardt, JV coach; Everett Gee, assistant coach; Todd Granius, assistant coach.

2015 overall record: 15-5

2015 league record: 10-0 (champion)

2015 CIF results: Reach second round

Returning starters : 2

Returning with honors: Lina Gleizer (first-team all-league doubles, Jr.); Chloe Stuart (first-team all-league doubles, Sr.); Jessa Chaney (second-team all-league doubles, Soph.); Megan Mindte (second-team all-league doubles, Soph.); Danielle Conklin (second-team all-league doubles, Sr.); Taylor Corrigan (second-team all-league doubles, Jr); Nicole Davidson (second-team all-league doubles, Sr); Joie Selin (second-team all-league doubles, Jr.).

Coach’s Take: “With only two starters returning from last season, we’ll need to develop in all areas,” Davis said. “Nonetheless, the girls have great attitudes, and I expect it to be a great season and a lot of fun to watch them grow.

One to Watch: “We have a freshman sensation — Ella Pachl who strengthens the lineup enormously, and brings a vast amount of maturity and experience as well. Look for great things from Ella.”

Girls’ Tennis Schedule

Aug. 31: JSerra, 3 p.m.

Sept. 7: at San Clemente, 3 p.m

Sept. 8: Mission Viejo, 3 p.m.

Sept. 13: at Mater Dei, 3 p.m.

Sept. 15: at San Juan Hills, 3 p.m.

Sept. 19: at El Toro, 3 p.m.

Sept. 20: at *Saddleback, 3:15 p.m.

Sept. 22: at *Costa Mesa, 3:15 p.m.

Sept. 26: at Aliso Niguel, 3 p.m.

Sept. 27: *Godinez, 3:15 p.m.

Sept. 29: *Calvary Chapel, 3:15 p.m.

Oct. 3: Beckman, 3 p.m.

Oct. 4: at *Estancia, 3:15 p.m.

Oct. 6: *Saddleback, 3:15 p.m.

Oct. 10: St. Margaret’s, 3 p.m.

Oct. 11: *Costa Mesa, 3:15 p.m.

Oct. 13: at *Godinez, 3:15 p.m.

Oct. 17: Sage Hill, 3:15 p.m.

Oct. 18: at *Calvary Chapel, 3:15 p.m.

Oct. 20: *Estancia, 3:15 p.m.

Oct. 26: League Prelims (Costa Mesa Tennis Center, 2 p.m.)

Oct. 27: League Finals (Costa Mesa Tennis Center, 3 p.m.)

(*denotes league game)