The @jserra.girlsgolf team put forth a strong effort in a Trinity League match-up with Mater Dei on Thursday, with the Monarchs earning a 181-193 victory at Mile Square Golf Course in Fountain Valley.

Junior Samantha Robles spearheaded the Lions by shooting an even par score of 36.

Senior Christine Walker birdied the par-four second hole and the par-5 ninth hole, finishing with a score of 37.

Sophomore Charlotte Smith also produced a score of 37, which included a birdie on the par-4 third hole.

Freshman Reagan Diprima totaled a score of 39, which was highlighted by back-to-back birdies on the par-4 second and third holes.

Sophomore Kerington Muro shot a score of 44.

Junior Anastasia Slobodynskyj birdied the par-4 seventh hole en route to shooting a score of 48. ...

The @jserra.girlstennis team battled the Tesoro Titans in an entertaining, nonleague battle on Thursday, with the Lions remaining undefeated by pulling out a 10-8 victory at JSerra Catholic High School.

JSerra improves to 10-0 overall on the season with the victory.

The tandem of junior Brookelyn Garcia and freshman Nina Yacko spearheaded the Lions’ triumphant performance with sweep in their tandem action, earning wins of 6-3, 6-0, and 6-2.

Senior Naomi Clarke and junior Milana Leffler rebounded from a tight 6-7 tiebreaker defeat in their first set to claim strong wins of 6-1 and 6-0 in their final two sets.

The freshmen duo of Kailyn Martin and Brooklyn Peterson enjoyed a 6-3 triumph.

Sophomore Paisley Crutchfield keyed the Lions in singles play by posting dual wins of 6-4 and 6-4.

Junior Isabella Geffre claimed a 6-2 victory, while sophomore Emilija Mateljan produced a 6-1 victory in her seasonal debut. ...

The JSerra Boys Water Polo team earned their first victory in the South Coast Tournament, taking down the Cubs of Loyola 13-8. ...