Newport Coast, CA — The Lions stayed the course today after dropping first round, 1 - 5. KOach Knotes: "Can't remember ever going 1-5 in our modern era, and still coming this close. The kids could have mailed it in, but that wouldn't bode well when seedings and brackets are completed, they knew it and battled back. Our goal was to 'stay close' and we did." Doubles carried today with newly formed duo Cade and Zach picking up 2 sets, while Gary and Connor matched that feat. All 3 singles players, Mikey, Brady, and Charlie made quick work of Sage's line 3 player, but no one could crack the top two. Marco and Cole played an awesome match vs the Lightnings top duo, falling short late in a heartbreaker... The Lions feel good about this loss and our chances should we face them again in the CIF Championships. Thank you to all our parents and friends who came out... I think we outnumbered them 20 to 3 in this category! GO LIONS !