 Palisades High's Jessie Corneli has moved into the third round of the City Individual singles tournament. Rich Schmitt /Staff Photographer |
Corneli Moves on at City Tourney By Steve Galluzzo, Sports Editor 2009-11-27
Former coach Bud Kling was instructing Palisades High's players during this year's City Individual tournament and top player Jessie Corneli was still alive after two rounds at Balboa Sports Center in Encino.
Corneli defeated Marshall's Spencer Trotta, 7-6 (6), 5-7, 1-0 (6) Monday and advanced to yesterday's round of 16 against Alexandra Tallas of Granada Hills. Tallas eliminated Palisades' Elizabeth Silvers in the second round.
In doubles, the Dolphins' duo of Katie Takakjian and Charlotte Farrant fell to Grace Grogman and Amy Tu of El Camino Real, 7-6 (1), 6-3.
Spikers Lose in Semifinals
Taft of Woodland Hills snapped Palisades' 12-match winning streak in the City Section playoffs with a stunning 25-17, 20-25, 25-17, 25-15 win last Tuesday night in the Division II semifinals.
Freshman outside hitter Katie Kaufman led the Dolphins with seven kills, senior outside hitter Emily Cristiano added five kills, senior libero Tait Johnson had three aces and eight digs, senior middle blocker Hannah Fagerbakke had three blocks and senior setter Lauren Gustafson finished with 28 assists.
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