Lindbergh JV girls tennis team builds confidence and teamwork in 2026 season

Abegail D. Del Mundo and Sukhmani Kaur • 11 Views

May 18, 2026

Abegail Del Mundo and Ysabelle Balayan

After months of practices and competitive matches, the Lindbergh High School JV girls tennis ended its 2026 season on April 24, reflecting on growth in skills, confidence, and teamwork.

Players said the season helped them improve individually while also strengthening the team through daily practices and matches against other schools. Abegail Del Mundo, who played as a doubles receiver during early points of matches, said the experience boosted her confidence and motivated her to return next season.

“I feel more confident playing tennis,” Del Mundo said. “ I improved a lot this season, and it made me want to join again next year.”

She also described the team environment as supportive, saying teammates consistently encouraged one another during practices and matches.

“The tennis players are very supportive and enjoy being together during practices and matches,” she said.

Ysabelle Balayan said the team focused on improving serves, communication, and match strategies during after school practices, which helped them perform better during competitions.

“We worked on our serves, communication, and overall skills, which helped us play better in matches,” Balayan said.

Del Mundo said one of her biggest challenges was overcoming nervousness during matches, especially when the ball came toward her.

“Whenever the ball came toward me, I had hesitation about what I should do,” she said. “Everything felt blurry, but I told myself I could do it and hit next time.”

Players also said team encouragement helped them stay focused and positive during difficult moments in matches.

One of the most memorable matches was against Renton high school, where Del Mundo and her partner recovered from a near loss to win. Players also said building friendships with JV and varsity teammates was one of the highlights of the season.

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Abegail D. Del Mundo, Journalist

Abegail D. Delmundo, a 16-year-old sophomore, is a determined and cheerful student who dreams of traveling the world and building a successful future. She was raised in the Philippines by her grandparents while her mother worked in the United States. As a child, she often cried when left at home. She was still playful and loved spending time with her cousins. Now she lives in the United States with her mom, stepdad, sister, and grandmother. She enjoys dancing, watching c-drama or k-drama, and listening to music. She also joined the JV tennis team and likes learning new skills. In school, she does well in most classes but sometimes struggles in math. Even so, she keeps trying and doesn’t give up. “You will know me soon”, she says, showing confidence in herself. In the future, she wants to become a nurse, flight attendant, or model. She hopes to travel the world, help her family, and have a successful life.

Sukhmani Kaur, Reporter

About Sukhmani Kaur

Sukhmani Kaur, born in Bangkok, Thailand, developed independence through a solitary childhood and later gained confidence through transformative experiences across multiple countries and cultures. During her first six years in Thailand, Sukhmani Kaur lived without children her age nearby, while her sister remained in India. This isolation significantly shaped her character. “I spent a lot of time alone,” She said, developing independence, emotional resilience, and self-reliance from an early age. Her move to India marked a defining turning point. Surrounded by peers, she formed meaningful friendships and became more outgoing and self-assured. This transformation allowed her to embrace childhood more fully and experience a stronger sense of belonging than she ever knew before. Now residing in the United States with her parents, Sukhmani Kaur remains deeply connected to her family despite the distance between them. She enjoys cooking, reading horror stories, listening to music, and writing, which serves as a meaningful outlet for creativity, reflection, and personal expression. In the future, she hopes to pressure her interests in cooking and science while discovering her true passion. Her journey reflects resilience and growth, demonstrating how easy challenges shaped a confident, capable, and independent individual.