PDHS Tennis Heading Back to CIF Finals

Palm Desert’s boys Tennis team defeats Burroughs in semis; and hopes for repeat of last year’s CIF Championship win over Santa Monica.  

Palm Desert’s boys tennis team is back in the CIF Finals for a second straight year after defeating Burroughs High 14-4 on Tuesday.  

The Aztecs doubles teams dominated on a day in the desert where temperatures on-court were pushing 120 degrees.  The three doubles teams (Jack Felich and Austin Rapp; Robby Graham and Cameron McDonald; John Kimmes and Matt Legatt) swept their nine sets to lead the way to the finals.  

Palm Desert moves to the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 team finals on May 30th at the Claremont Club. And it’s a familiar foe this time around, as the Aztecs face #2 seed Santa Monica.   The 11-7 in their semi-final match. 

For Head Coach Randy Blalock, seeing Santa Monica again brings a bit of  a unique situation.  “We are optimistic with our chances in the finals knowing their lineup—new and returning players – and knowing ours.  We should match up well, but we are relying on what has been our strength all season.. depth throughout.” 

Match time will at the Claremont Club will be announced.