USC sets the pace in CESAFI lawn tennis

The University of San Carlos leads the cast in the tertiary level with three semifinalists in the Cebu Athletic Foundation Incorporated (CESAFI) lawn tennis event at Alta Vista Golf and Country Club tennis courts.

USC's Jerry Huyo-a arranged a semifinal battle against James Dumuran after beating UC's Kenn Rocomora at 7-5, 6-2, in the men's singles.

The other semifinal slot went to USJ-R's Jason Pinote and University of Cebu's Janjie Soquino, who tamed their respective rivals. Pinote overpowered his teammate Pierson Querubin in a super tie-break ending the action at 6-2, 4-6 (10-4).

In the distaff side, the semifinalists are USC's Stephanie Vasquez and Trina Tizon versus USJ-R's Benebeth Patindol and UV's Nelly Jane Villarico, respectively.

On the other hand, defending secondary boys division champion University of the Visayas and the University of San Jose-Recoletos share the lead with identical 2-0 win-loss marks.

UV claimed its second win after defeating USC, 2-0.

James Karl Cañete clobbered Jayson Espinosa at 8-1, while Canete's teammates Francis Largo and Ryan Repunte coasted to an 8-2 win over Dandreb Beteros and Espinosa.

USJ-R grabbed a 2-1 win over USC.

Jade Labaya lost to USC's April Joy Ledesma at 8-5, but USJ-R bounced back with Jayvee Canoy and April Joy Ledesma outsmarting Christian Paul Cabahug and Lloyd Cañete, 8-6.

In the deciding match, Gerald Lambayan secured the victory for USJ-R with an 8-4 win over Eric Pepito.

In the girls division, USJ-R takes the solo lead after winning against UV, 2-0.

Jin Querubin beat Julieann Jopia, 8-3 and then proceeded with a doubles win with Glenna Lambayan over Jopia and Sheena Marie Pabo, 8-2.