San Juan Capistrano, CA — 24 hours later, the Lions managed to pick up 2 more sets vs the Monarchs in this 6 - 12 setback.

Santa Ana, CA — The Lions traveled Danny Dayless to Los Cab to play the Monarchs and it was lopsided from the beginning. Mater Dei has the league's #2 player as well as 2 other strong singles. Brett Batey, after being disposed by Jake Huarte {grandson of 1964 Heisman Trophy winner, John Huarte) quickly regained his winning ways, with a 6 -2 victory vs line 2. Brett then was up 5-3 on the line 3 player, but couldn't hold on, losing 5-7.

Orange, CA — The Lions improved their effort vs OLu as the first match was 3 - 15. Danny Day was restricted to 1 set only, which he easily won. Brett Batey picked up 2 sets in singles and Jonah Uhmans, a SOP [sit out period] transfer from San Juan Hills picked up his first Trinity League win. Brock Bowman with Sean Delaney added a doubles set point. As far as the boys are concerned, and coach too, the Lancers are the strongest team in the league, although they lost to Santa Margarita by the same score we did, 8-10. JSerra finishes up league play with 3 straight matches next week, tues/wed/thurs; vs. Mater Dei, Mater Dei and SM respectively.

Anaheim, CA — Rematch results look the same, 8-10, but, not really, they were very promising. Missing our #1 player, who played in the first contest (limited to 2 doubles sets), we felt a little apprehensive. We got some great efforts from Brett Batey, sweeping 3 singles sets while Brock Bowman and Sean Delaney netted 2 sets. Nick Graham and Andrew Antonius also took 2 doubles sets, their lone loss, a 5-7 heart-breaker. Nicky Dubrow narrowly lost his last singles set 5-7, which was a big improvement from his first outing vs the Friars. Summing it up, we competed very well, let a couple of sets slip away, just need to learn how to close out sets when leading late.... The Lions are fielding 6 sophomores and 3 freshmen, our upside is looking great! Go Lions!!!

San Juan Capistrano, CA — JSerra could only muster 3 sets today as OLu laid it on. Brett Batey collected 2 sets, losing only to OLu's #1 player in round three. Andrew Antonius and Nick Graham picked up a doubles point at line 3. The Lions will try to regroup for a home match Thursday vs Mater Dei at home. Go Lions!