HORNET TENNIS EARNS ITA RANKINGS

Both the FC men and women's tennis teams had a strong 2025 season with many team and individual highlights.

On the women's side, the team finished at No. 16 in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's final rankings with Josie Miranda voted as the Most Improved Sophomore by the ITA. She and her doubles partner Justine Koo made to Round 64 of the 3C2A State Tournament in Ojai. Also making it past the first round in Ojai was the doubles team of Alyssa Lopez and Arleth Vega-Estevez. At the end of the season, the FC Athletics Department honored Miranda with the Ed Carroll Leadership Award.

The FC men's team wrapped up the season at No. 9 in the ITA rankings and individually Sebastian Koster ended at No. 14. David Gutierrez was No. 40 and Michael Lumang ended 2025 at No. 60. For doubles, Sebastian Koster/Felix Jayamaha are at No. 18, while David Gutierrez/ Michael Lumang hit No. 31, and Joseph Chatters/Matthew Doria are at No. 46.

Sebastian Koster made it all the way to the quarterfinals of the State Tournament in Ojai for singles-play, while the doubles team of Sebastian Koster/Felix Jayamaha made it to Round 32. David Gutierrez/Michael Lumang ended their season in Round 64.

Recently, David Gutierrez and Michael Lumang both signed with Hope International University. They will play together just down the street from Fullerton College. Stay tuned as more Hornets look to sign soon.

Under Dr. Yolanda Duron, the Fullerton College tennis program has a bright future ahead with many talented players already preparing for the 2026 season.

"This season both teams showed a lot of maturity because we had so many sophomores bringing in lots of experience from the year before. It was great to see them feel comfortable in matches understanding how to compete. We will continue to work on developing well-rounded student-athletes on the court and in the classroom", said Coach Duron.