Lake Buena Vista boys tennis serves up school’s first state appearance

The Vipers also brought home district and regional championships in their historic season.

The Lake Buena Vista boys varsity tennis team became the first sports program in school history to qualify for a state championship meet.

“This was the first time that any team at (Lake Buena Vista) has gotten all the way to states,” head tennis coach Nelson San Pedro said. “(At least) the first sports team (at the school). Unfortunately, we came a bit short, but they did well. ”

The Vipers had a season for the history books as they became district champions for the Class 3A, District 13, and regional champions after that.

Although tennis is an individual sport, San Pedro attributes the success of the boys on the tennis court to the way the team aspect is introduced to them once they join the team.

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