Lomas Santa Fe Tennis team takes national title

Pictured above, first row (L-R): Kristen Fine, Lisa Pathman, Connie Malloy, Rosette Garcia, Charlie Zieky and Rose Morris. Back row: Dana Fudurich, Dyana Brown, Captain Kiera Kim, Coach Caroline Vis, Dominique Nielander, Beth Reed, JC Benshoof.

Nov. 8, 2014 6 AM PT

The Lomas Santa Fe Women’s USTA 3.5 team won the national tennis title in the 40 and older division on Nov. 2 in Tucson, Ariz.

The team was formed in February and started the competitive season in April, winning the San Diego North County section in June, then winning the Southern California sectional play-offs in August and finishing by winning the national title.

To win the national championship, they competed against teams from Washington, D.C., New York, Pennsylvania, Phoenix, Florida and Northern California.