Fresno High Secures First Section Title
The Fresno High girls tennis team won the Central Section Division V championship on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2026, rallying for a 5-4 victory over No. 3 Exeter to secure the first section title in school history.
The top-seeded Warriors trailed 2-1 in the early doubles matches. Fresno coach Jamesa Lundberg said he kept faith in his players as the deficit grew.
How the Warriors Rallied to Win
The comeback culminated at No. 1 singles with Arianna West. West dropped the first set in a tiebreaker before bouncing back to win the second set 6-2 and capture the deciding third-set tiebreaker 10-6.
“I am extremely proud of our girls,” Lindberg told The Fresno Bee. “They stayed competitive and focused throughout the playoffs among the attention and playoff predictions.”
Additional singles wins came from Madelyn Gonzalez at No. 3, Sofia Medina at No. 4, and Brianna Alonso at No. 6. The Warriors advanced to the championship match after defeating No. 16 Taft, No. 9 McLane, and No. 5 Avenal.
“She stepped up for me in her first year assisting at Fresno High and was amazing,” Lindberg said.
Central Section Tennis Championship Results
The girls championship follows the Fresno boys winning the Division IV title in 2025. Other area schools also claimed section crowns during the tournament.
No. 2 Sanger West captured the Division III title by defeating Paso Robles 9-0, marking the first section title in that school’s history. Strathmore claimed the Division IV crown with a 5-4 victory over Matilda Torres at Porterville College, according to the CIF Central Section.
Frequently Asked Questions About the CIF Tennis Playoffs
Which team did Fresno High defeat in the Division V final?
Fresno High defeated No. 3 Exeter 5-4 in the championship match on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2026.
How did Fresno High reach the Division V title match?
The top-seeded Warriors defeated No. 16 Taft, No. 9 McLane, and No. 5 Avenal on their way to the championship round.
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