Newcomer was 16- 2 in singles as he led Gauchos to an undefeated Orange Empire Conference season. Roadrunners take top four spots in singles and first two doubles slots. Retired men's coaches Don Braden, Jim Whalen, Paul Xanthos, Tom Chivington, Pete Brown, Benny Crigger and Jack Sanford among those honored. Roadrunners don't lose a set in defeating Foothill for third consecutive team title. Desert's Juan Cerda defeats teammate Rodrigo Grilli for state singles title, while Cerda and Rodrigo team for doubles crown in finals at Newport Beach Balboa Bay Club.
Roadrunners have plenty of potential singles and doubles champions as well.
Intercollegiate Tennis Coaches Association ranks College of the Desert number one and the Roadrunners' Rodrigo Grille as the best singles player. All Rights Reserved.