Huntington Beach Tennis Punches Playoff Ticket
The team secured an automatic CIF Southern Section playoff entry after a league-ending win over Newport Harbor.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Tennis
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Huntington Beach girls tennis defeated Newport Harbor 13-5 in their Sunset League finale. The victory earned the team the league's fourth automatic CIF Southern Section playoff entry.
Why it matters
The win broke a tie with Fountain Valley, granting Huntington Beach the final automatic qualifying spot for the postseason. This concludes the regular season for both squads as they look toward individual competition.
Huntington Beach finished the regular season with a 6-9 overall record and a 6-6 league record. The team led 6-0 after the first round and 10-2 after the second against Newport Harbor.
The players
Huntington Beach High School
The institution is a public secondary school located in Huntington Beach, California.
Newport Harbor High School
The school is a public secondary institution serving the Newport Beach area.
Adelina Dita
She is a member of the Huntington Beach girls tennis team who contributed to the victory.
The details
Huntington Beach secured the victory behind two singles wins each from Serena Garrett, Adelina Dita, and Nikki Nguyen. Doubles success was also key, with pairs involving Bella Applehof, Charissa Bui, Haley Dang, Chloe Dean, Remy Andrews, and Tenley Franzia each contributing two wins.
Timeline
October 23, 2026: Huntington Beach defeated Newport Harbor.
October 26, 2026: Sunset League individual finals begin.
Season Trajectory
This victory marks a critical shift in the Sunset League standings, allowing Huntington Beach to extend its season beyond the league finale. The result follows the established CIF Southern Section playoff qualification protocols to finalize the postseason field.
Huntington Beach secures the fourth automatic CIF Southern Section playoff entry, officially eliminating Fountain Valley from the automatic qualification path. Fans should monitor league final brackets for upcoming postseason schedule details.
The takeaway
The team capitalized on early momentum to secure their postseason spot in a high-stakes league finale. Students and parents can follow league-wide playoff brackets to track the team's upcoming performance in the CIF Southern Section.
What happens next
The Sunset League individual finals in singles and doubles are scheduled to begin on October 26, 2026.
Further reading
Stay updated on local post-season matchups in the Tennis section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Los Angeles Times.
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