GIRLS' TENNIS: N.D. IS PLAYING LIKE CHAMPIONS KNIGHTS TRYING TO EMULATE DEFENDING MISSION LEAGUE CHAMP H.-W.Byline: ERIK BOAL Special to the Daily News Maybe it's the ultimate sign of respect or perhaps it falls under the imitation-is-the-sincerest-form-of-flattery umbrella. Either way, Notre Dame Notre Dame IPA: [nɔtʁ dam] is French for Our Lady, referring to the Virgin Mary. In the United States of America, Notre Dame High of Sherman Oaks' girls' tennis team is relying on a training formula made successful over the years by Mission League rival Harvard-Westlake of Studio City. And the Knights are doing so while pursuing the Wolverines' coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. league title. Moments after Notre Dame closed out a 12-6 victory Tuesday over Chaminade of West Hills, coach Mark Pfau had his players out on the practice court at Braemar Country Club, putting the Knights through a 10-minute workout Workout Informal repayment or loan forgiveness arrangement between a borrower and creditors. workout 1. The process of a debtor's meeting a loan commitment by satisfying altered repayment terms. . Until Notre Dame (12-3, 7-0) meets Harvard-Westlake (7-6, 6-1) in the Nov. 2 regular-season finale For the music notation program, see . A finale (italian word) is a closing part, act or movement of a dramatic or musical composition, or more generally any event or procedure with a dramatically concluding effect. , Pfau will continue to implement the postmatch cross-training sessions to build his players' stamina Stamina Staying power, endurance. Mentioned in: Tai Chi as they continue to strive for the first league championship in program history. ``I'm constantly reminding them. I let them know that I won't let them look past anybody,'' said Pfau, whose team -- ranked No. 6 by the Daily News -- swept the season series with No. 9 Chaminade (8-5, 4-3). ``I never let them sit on their laurels. I'm always telling them to remain focused.'' After defeating Chaminade 10-8 and outlasting No. 4 Harvard-Westlake 75-73 on games in the first round of league play, Notre Dame appeared headed toward another close finish Tuesday, leading 5-4 at the midway point. But the Knights ran off four consecutive victories to create some breathing room and Aimee Oki clinched the victory with a 6-0 triumph over Nisha Leelavanich -- completing the senior's three-set sweep -- to open the final round. ``Aimee does what she does so consistently that it often gets taken for granted Adj. 1. taken for granted - evident without proof or argument; "an axiomatic truth"; "we hold these truths to be self-evident" axiomatic, self-evident obvious - easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind; "obvious errors" ,'' Pfau said. ``But the thing that is making me most happy is that it's a total team win all the time.'' Haley Hinkle, who only played one set in the Knights' first meeting with Chaminade because of a sor e shoulder, swept her three sets Tuesday. ``Last time we got six in singles and (Tuesday) we only got three,'' Chaminade coach Marlon Reveche said. ``That pretty much tells the story right there.'' Francesca Battaglia and Kim Penez swept at No. 1 doubles, and Gabby gab·by adj. gab·bi·er, gab·bi·est Slang Tending to talk excessively; garrulous. gab  bi·ness n. Horton and Monica Toth Monica Toth (born 7 March 1970) is a retired Romanian triple jumper.Her personal best jump was 13.98 metres, achieved in July 1994 in Gateshead. Achievements Year Tournament Venue Result Extra 1993 Universiade Buffalo, United States 3rd Triple jump won two sets at No. 2 doubles for Notre Dame. Chelsea Bronson and Megan Schulz won twice in doubles for Chaminade. erik.boal@dailynews.com (818) 713-3607 CAPTION(S): box Box: LOCAL HEROES |
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