Corona del Mar Wins Sunset League Tennis Titles
The Sea Kings secured both singles and doubles championships at the recent Sunset League tournament.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Tennis
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Corona del Mar High School tennis players dominated the Sunset League finals, securing both the singles and doubles titles. The program continues its strong season with a 15-1 record following the tournament at Newport Harbor High.
Why it matters
The tournament results determine which athletes advance to postseason play, maintaining the momentum for the Corona del Mar team as they head toward the CIF Southern Section Individuals tournament.
Julia Cross claimed the singles title with a 6-2, 6-4 win, while Olivia Lew and Brynn Patterson secured the doubles title with a 7-5, 6-3 victory. Six Corona del Mar finalists have qualified for the CIF Southern Section Individuals tournament.
The players
Corona del Mar High School
This is a public secondary school located in Newport Beach that maintains a competitive varsity tennis program.
Julia Cross
She is a tennis player for Corona del Mar High School who captured the Sunset League singles title.
Olivia Lew
She is a student-athlete at Corona del Mar who partnered to win the Sunset League doubles title.
Brynn Patterson
She is a varsity tennis player at Corona del Mar who secured the league doubles championship.
The details
Corona del Mar saw Gigi French finish third in the singles bracket, and the duo of Kacie Lam and Gwen Nguyen finished third in the doubles tournament. The championship matches were hosted at Newport Harbor High, marking the final stage for local league participants.
Timeline
October 27, 2026: Corona del Mar won the league singles and doubles titles.
October 31, 2026: CIF team playoff brackets are scheduled for release at 11 a.m.
November 23, 2026: The CIF Southern Section Individuals tournament begins.
Season Trajectory
These victories effectively launch the postseason campaign for Corona del Mar's top athletes as they prepare for the CIF Southern Section Individuals tournament. The strong league performance positions the school to enter the upcoming CIF team playoff brackets with significant momentum.
The success at the league level guarantees six athletes a spot in the CIF Southern Section Individuals tournament starting November 23. Fans and followers should monitor the release of the team playoff brackets on October 31 to see the upcoming schedule for the 15-1 Sea Kings.
The takeaway
Maintaining a 15-1 record requires consistent performance from both singles players and doubles pairings throughout the regular season. Local athletes can replicate this success by focusing on high-percentage points and endurance training for long tournament days.
What happens next
The CIF Southern Section team playoff brackets will be released on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 11 a.m.
Further reading
For more updates on local sports, visit the Tennis section.
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