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Captain Van Handke led her team to their first playoff win of the season and hopes to continue winning more in her last year on the team.
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Coach Min Woo So, Irene Lee and Addison Wu sit on the sidelines to cheer on their team.
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SERVICE ACE: Captain Van Handke serves to her opponent from Garfield High School. She won her singles game without dropping a set.
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Varsity Doubles Player Kamala Paspuleti serves to her two opponents. Although the team won, she and her partner lost their individual match.
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Coach Min Woo So talks to Van Handke during her timeout.
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Doubles player Ellen Lalafarian faces down her opponent with a fierce determination to win the next point.
The Wolves played Garfield High School for their first playoff game on Tuesday. Every singles players won their individual match and the entire team won with a final score of 5-2. Only two doubles team lost to the Bulldogs.
During the playoffs, players must rely on their stamina for the increased time of games. Instead of playing a single set, Wolves must win two games in a best of three match. The Wolves continue to practice for their next matchup by playing in the mornings and afterschool on the courts.