Santa Barbara, Calif. – The CIF Southern Section (CIF-SS) girls tennis second‑round matches delivered exciting results for local high schools on Monday. Across six divisions, teams from the Santa Barbara region and neighboring districts earned victories that move them into the quarterfinal round.
Division‑by‑Division Results
Division 2: Cate defeated Newport Harbor 14‑4. The Rams will host Agoura at 2 p.m. on Monday for the quarterfinal matchup.
Division 4: Dos Pueblos beat JW North 13‑5. The Chargers are slated to play at Westridge later Monday.
Division 5 featured three contests. Laguna Blanca overcame Burroughs/Burbank 13‑5 and will travel to Long Beach Wilson for the quarterfinals. Thacher defeated San Marcos 11‑7, while Santa Barbara routed La Canada 14‑4; the Dons will face Thacher in the next round.
Division 6: Carpinteria and Brea Olinda tied 9‑9, with the Warriors advancing on a games tiebreaker.
Division 8 saw four matchups. Carter beat Pacifica 10‑8, and Santa Paula edged Monrovia 11‑7. Foothill Tech defeated de Toledo 12‑6 and will meet the Dragons at Santa Paula. Nordhoff topped Costa Mesa 10‑8 and will travel to Rosemead for its quarterfinal.
What This Means for Local Fans
These results keep the excitement alive for families, students, and community supporters who follow high‑school athletics. The quarterfinal schedule promises more competitive play, with several Santa Barbara‑area schools hosting matches on their home courts. Parents and alumni are encouraged to attend and cheer on their teams, reinforcing the strong community spirit that high‑school sports foster.
Looking Ahead
The upcoming quarterfinals will determine which teams advance to the semifinals and ultimately vie for CIF‑SS titles. Local schools such as Cate, Dos Pueblos, Laguna Blanca, Thacher, Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, Carter, Santa Paula, Foothill Tech, and Nordhoff have positioned themselves as contenders. Supporters can follow the tournament updates through school athletic departments and local media outlets.
For parents seeking transportation or volunteer opportunities, school athletic directors typically post schedules and contact information on their websites. Community members are reminded that attending these events not only supports student‑athletes but also strengthens the bonds that make our neighborhoods thrive.
Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.
