Royals look strong in victory over Cate

Caitlin Mannix and Jordan Lund swept their sets to lead San Marcos to a 13-5 non-league girls tennis win over Cate on Friday.

“We finished the week with a strong performance,” San Marcos coach Alex Sheldon said. “Jordan and Caitlin had their second straight sweep.”

Parisa Fallahi and Amber Rowley went 3-0 in doubles.

“They dominated doubles with strong serving and great volleys at the net,” said Sheldon, whose team improved to 3-2.

The Royals return to Channel League play on Tuesday against Santa Barbara.

San Marcos 13, Cate 5

Singles—SM: Caitlin Mannix 3-0, Jordan Lund 3-0, Jenna Levine 0-3. C: Margerite Mannix 1-2, Morira Narian 1-2, Mady Snider 1-2.

Doubles—SM: Parisa-Fallahi-Amber Rowley 3-0, Alexis Flores-Leanne Sturman 2-1, Stephanie Manson-Hing-Alyssa Katich 2-1. C: Lela Puckett-Kate Dehlendoff 2-1, Caitlyn Cain-Kailin Jones 0-3, Jean Shen-Sally Shin 0-3.