Area boys' tennis players selected for prestigious Ojai tournament

Marina High's David Tran returns with a new partner, looking to build on last year's CIF doubles final appearance.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 11:36pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a high school tennis match, with the players and court broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a palette of navy, green, and orange, conveying the competitive energy and skill of the event.Talented local high school tennis players will showcase their skills at the renowned Ojai Tournament, a proving ground for the region's top talent.Fountain Valley Today

Several top high school boys' tennis players from the local area have been selected to compete in the prestigious Ojai Tennis Tournament, including Marina High senior David Tran, who was a CIF doubles finalist last year. Tran will team up with a new partner, fellow Viking Alejandro Hill, for the tournament that begins on April 23.

Why it matters

The Ojai Tennis Tournament is one of the most competitive high school tennis events in the region, drawing top talent from across Southern California. Selection to compete at Ojai is a major accomplishment and recognition of a player's skill level.

The details

Last year, Tran and his former partner Trevor Nguyen made it all the way to the Ojai doubles final before falling in a close match. Tran and Nguyen were also the 2024 CIF Individuals doubles champions. Other local doubles teams competing at Ojai include players from Corona del Mar, Edison, Newport Harbor, and Sage Hill. In singles, CdM's Ivan Pflueger, Edison's Kai Stolaruk, and Fountain Valley's Tri Le will represent the area.

  • The Ojai Tennis Tournament begins on April 23, 2026.
  • The CIF singles and doubles draws for Ojai will be released on April 21, 2026.

The players

David Tran

A senior at Marina High School who was a CIF doubles finalist last year and the 2024 CIF Individuals doubles champion.

Alejandro Hill

A senior at Marina High School who will team up with David Tran for the Ojai Tennis Tournament.

Trevor Nguyen

A 2025 graduate of Marina High School who was Tran's doubles partner last year when they made the Ojai final.

Ivan Pflueger

A senior at Corona del Mar High School who has helped lead his team to a perfect 14-0 record this season.

Kai Stolaruk

A senior at Edison High School who will compete in singles at the Ojai Tournament.

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What’s next

The CIF singles and doubles draws for the Ojai Tennis Tournament will be released on April 21, 2026, ahead of the start of the tournament on April 23.

The takeaway

The selection of these local high school tennis players to compete at the prestigious Ojai Tournament is a testament to the strength of the sport in the region and the dedication of these student-athletes to excel at the highest levels of competition.