Girls Tennis
Inside Out Coaching Initiative
Transformational Statement:
Our goal is to have the continued development of a faith led tennis program for the boys and girls teams. We want our teams lead by example with our faith, sportsmanship and dedication to the sport and build relationships that will last a lifetime.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
Welcome to the home page of Crean Lutheran Girls Tennis! Saints tennis has been blessed with many successes the past few years and we have now expanded to a Varsity and JV team. We are looking forward to a great season with our brand new tennis courts. Go Saints!
Furthermore, Crean Lutheran athletics constantly strives to build our programs around Christ and through "excellence in athletics." The athletic department has created an acronym which stands for who the tennis team models ourselves after:
Upcoming Girls Tennis Events
Coaches
Coaches
Mr. Patrick Young - Boys & Girls Tennis Head Coach
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3
Education
B.S. Economics San Jose State University
Experience
3 years as head coach for girls and boys varsity tennis programs at Esperanza High School, Anaheim CA
2012 Century League Champions, undefeated regular season - Boys CIF semi-finals Division 2
2013 Century League Champions-Boys CIF quarter finals Division 2
7 years experience coaching tennis
2012 OC Varsity Tennis Coach of the Year
I am excited and very blessed to start my first year as varsity coach for the girls tennis program this year.
I was born in San Francisco and grew up in the bay area. I started playing tennis at an early age and was the #1 singles player at Mountain View High School. I attended Pacific Union College and San Jose State University and graduated with a degree in Economics.
I met my wife Julie while I was working in Southern California and we got married in 2003 and established our roots in Irvine. We have four children: Jase (7), Jovie (4), and our twins, Jemma and Jirel are two years old. When time allows, I enjoy paddle boarding, snowboarding, and mountain biking.
Christ Blessings and go Saints!
Contact:
young@creanlutheran.org
Team Highlights
Team Highlights
Way to go Lady Saints!
Highlights of 2020:
- The girls tennis team finished in 2nd place in the Empire League and qualified for CIF playoffs for the first time in school history!
- The doubles team of Elise Neuhoff and Rachel Bonsangue were finalists in the Empire League individual finals and were invited to compete in the CIF Individual Playoffs.
Highlights of 2014:
- Congratulations to senior Jaclyn Findlay for committing to LMU. Crean is so proud of her and all of her accomplishments and we can't wait to watch her play tennis at LMU. Way to go Jackie!
- JoAnn Taylor & Tiffany Wu take 5th place in doubles in Academy League. Jaclyn Findlay takes 3rd place in singles & Christie Kittelsen takes 5th place.
Highlights of 2013:
- Congratulations to Lorna Morris and Christie Kittelsen for taking 1st and 2nd in Academy League!
10-30-14: Congratulations to Jaclyn Findlay, Christie Kittelsen, and JoAnn Taylor & Tiffany Wu. Jaclyn Findlay is #4 in League for singles, Christie #5 in singles, and JoAnn and Tiffany were placed at #5 in League for doubles. All of these girls were placed in the top 10 of our League. Way to go girls!
10-28-14: The Girls Tennis team battled hard yesterday in League Finals. Christie Kittelsen played Nicole Condas from Sage High School and won 7-5, 3-6, (10-2). She then went on to win her 2nd round and then lost in the 3rd round to Kayla Kiani from SMES, 3-6, 3-6. Doubles team JoAnn Taylor & Tiffany Wu won the first round 3-6, 7-5, (10-5), the 2nd round 6-0, 6-2, and then lost in the third round to Yu & Tarsadia from Sage High School 0-6, 2-6. Jaclyn Findlay, #2 seed in the tournament, beat Isabella Deckey from Sage High School in the quarterfinals 6-2, 6-2. She will be playing in the Semifinals today against Michelle Hyun from Whitney. Good luck Jaclyn! Allyson Armstrong, Michaela Paugh, Sherry Liang, Annalise Buskirk, and Junell Brown also had some amazing matches. All the girls battled and played hard as a team. Way to go Saints and good job on a great season!
9-11-14: Congratulations to the Girls Tennis team for defeating Santa Ana High School on Thursday 13-5. There were wins across the board from both singles and doubles. Team Captain, Christie Kittelsen swept all her matches as well as Joann Taylor. The Saints take on Foothill High School this Tuesday. Good luck Saints!
9-4-14: The Girls Tennis team beat Costa Mesa High School 11-7. Jaclyn Findlay swept in all her matches 6-0, 6-0, & 6-0 as well as number one doubles team Sherry Liang & Mikki Paugh 6-4, 6-2, 6-0. It was a team effort and a great way to start the season.
9-4-14: The Girls Tennis team beat Costa Mesa High School 11-7. Jaclyn Findlay swept in all her matches 6-0, 6-0, & 6-0 as well as number one doubles team Sherry Liang & Mikki Paugh 6-4, 6-2, 6-0. It was a team effort and a great way to start the season.
10-30-13: Lorna Morris and Christie Kittelsen advanced to the Academy League singles championship via tiebreakers in the semifinals. Both of their singles matches went into third set super tie breakers. Kittelsen beat the No. 1 seed of Sage High School 6-3, 2-6, 11-9. Morris came from behind and beat St. Margaret's Emma Butler 4-6, 6-3, 11-9. Morris won the first set against Kittelsen and was leading the second set 4-1 before Kittelsen defaulted due to muscle cramps. Congrats to Lorna Morris and Christie Kittelsen for taking 1st and 2nd in League! Go Saints!
10-1-13: The girls played an awesome match against SVCS! Number 1 and 2 singles swept all three matches as well as the number 1 doubles team. The Saints won 13-5!
9-18-13: The Saints played a hard match and battled with Costa Mesa High School. It came down to the end and the Saints were able to pull off a win. Saints won 10-8!
9-14-13: Congratulations to Lorna Morris for winning the Compass Tournament this last weekend. Lorna had an amazing weekend of matches! She won five rounds and ended her last match winning the championship.
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Previous Articles
2019-2020 Season Wrap Up
Crean Lutheran girls tennis team takes third in Empire League
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
The Crean Lutheran High School varsity girls tennis team completed a “very successful season,” according to Coach Patrick Young.
“The Saints finished in third place in the Empire League, highlighted by a great win during the last week of the season against second place Pacifica (9-9 in sets, 76-73 in games) who beat us earlier in the season 5-13, despite having several injuries throughout the year and not having a full squad for all but one league match, ” Young said.
Crean Lutheran was led by seniors Emily Kim (No. 1 doubles) and Jacqueline Westerfeld (No. 1 singles) who Young said, “continued to lead the team with their grace and leadership. They will be missed.”
Two other players made major contributions for the team, Young said. “Junior Mindy Park was our team MVP with an overall record of 19-10 and freshman Claire Lee played No. 2 singles and is going to be a solid player for us in the years to come,” he said.
Young said he believes the future of the program is promising. “With nine returning players, our team should be strong in 2020 and compete for a league title and CIF berth,” he said.
2020-2021 Season Preview Article
Crean Lutheran girls tennis team looks for experienced players to lead the way
‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.’ Philippians 4:14
Crean Lutheran High School’s girls tennis team, with seven returning players, is looking for a successful season under Coach Patrick Young.
“We expect to compete for the top two positions in the Empire League and prayerfully hope that CIF will have their tennis playoffs in 2021. Our faith and sportsmanship remain at the forefront of what we want to accomplish as a Christian school in a public school league.”
A number of returning players will lead the way for Crean Lutheran. “Seniors Mindy Park (2020 team MVP) and Elise Neuhoff and junior Rachel Bonsangue will be strong players for the Saints and anchor our doubles teams,” Young said. “Sophomore Claire Lee, our number one singles player, should improve upon her excellent freshman season.”
2021-2022 Season Preview Article
Crean Lutheran girls tennis team looks for a return to CIF playoffs
‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.’ Philippians 4:14Crean Lutheran High School’s experienced girls tennis team, with eight seniors, is out to return to postseason competition after qualifying last season for the CIF playoffs for the first time in school history, according to Coach Patrick Young.
“Our number one doubles, Rachel Bonsangue (senior) and Jamie Golan (senior) should be one of the top doubles teams in the Empire League,” Young said. “Claire Lee (junior) and Bella Turner (freshman) will lead our singles players with their skill and tenacity on the courts.”
The Saints will also be demonstrating their mission to the Lord, Young added.
“CLHS tennis will always lead by example and continue to share our Light with the opposing schools through our continued faith, sportsmanship and competitiveness in that order to glorify Him,” he said.