Chico High School boys tennis team defeats Pleasant Valley

Panthers win 8-1 in first of two regular season matchups

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:55am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school tennis match, with overlapping planes of green courts, yellow balls, and silhouetted players in motion.Chico High School's decisive victory over Pleasant Valley showcases the depth and skill of their boys tennis team.Chico Today

The Chico High School boys tennis team secured an important 8-1 victory over the Pleasant Valley Vikings in the first of two regular season matchups on Tuesday at the Chico Racquet Club. Chico won its first five singles matches and all three doubles matches, with Pleasant Valley's Nathan Son defeating a Chico player in the lone singles loss.

Why it matters

This win gives the Chico High School boys tennis team momentum heading into the second matchup against their local rivals, Pleasant Valley. The two teams are expected to be among the top contenders in the league this season.

The details

Chico High School's boys tennis team dominated their matchup against Pleasant Valley, winning 8 of the 9 total matches. Chico won the first five singles matches and swept the three doubles matches, with Pleasant Valley's Nathan Son earning the lone victory for his team in singles play.

  • The match took place on Tuesday, April 9, 2026.
  • This was the first of two regular season matchups between the two teams.

The players

Chico High School boys tennis team

The varsity boys tennis team representing Chico High School, a public high school located in Chico, California.

Pleasant Valley Vikings

The varsity boys tennis team representing Pleasant Valley High School, a public high school located in Chico, California.

Nathan Son

A player on the Pleasant Valley High School boys tennis team who defeated a Chico High School player in the lone singles match loss for Chico.

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What’s next

The two teams will face off again later in the regular season for their second matchup.

The takeaway

Chico High School's boys tennis team demonstrated their strength and depth by decisively defeating their local rivals, Pleasant Valley, in the first of two regular season meetings. This win positions Chico as a top contender in the league this year.