LA Mission Women’s Tennis Completes Historic Championship Season

VENTURA/OJAI, Calif. — The Los Angeles Mission College women's tennis team closed the greatest seasons in school history, capturing the 2026 3C2A Women's Dual Team State Championship, winning the Ojai Plate as the top overall women's community college tennis program, and adding an individual state doubles championship from Jaelyn Rivera and Priscilla Grinner.

The Eagles defeated Sierra College, 5-4, in the 3C2A state championship match at Ventura College, completing a perfect 25-0 season and securing the first women's tennis team state championship in LA Mission College history.

The championship match came down to the final court. After Sierra rallied to take a 4-3 lead, Genesis Nochez tied the match with a 6-4, 7-6 (5) win at No. 6 singles. Moments later, Josilyn Rivera delivered the clinching point at No. 3 singles, defeating Autumn Holmes 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (0) to give the Eagles the state title.

Priscilla Grinner also delivered a dominant singles victory in the championship match, winning 6-0, 6-0 at No. 4 singles. In doubles, Amy Nghiem and Josilyn Rivera earned an 8-2 win at No. 2, while Alitzel Ortega Partida and Citlalli Diaz battled to a 9-7 victory at No. 3 doubles.

State Championship Match Results

LA Mission College 5, Sierra College 4

Doubles

1. Svetlana Nyu/Emma Patterson (SC) def. Jaelyn Rivera/Priscilla Grinner (LAM), 8-4
2. Amy Nghiem/Josilyn Rivera (LAM) def. Autumn Holmes/Sofia Rodriguez (SC), 8-2
3. Alitzel Ortega Partida/Citlalli Diaz (LAM) def. Natalie Sabanikh/Isabella Rodriguez (SC), 9-7

Order of Finish: 2, 1, 3

Singles

1. Svetlana Nyu (SC) def. Amy Nghiem (LAM), 6-1, 6-2
2. Emma Patterson (SC) def. Jaelyn Rivera (LAM), 6-3, 6-1
3. Josilyn Rivera (LAM) def. Autumn Holmes (SC), 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (0)
4. Priscilla Grinner (LAM) def. Sofia Rodriguez (SC), 6-0, 6-0
5. Isabella Rodriguez (SC) def. Alitzel Ortega Partida (LAM), 7-6 (3), 6-3
6. Genesis Nochez (LAM) def. Aaliyah Campbell (SC), 6-4, 7-6 (5)

Order of Finish: 4, 2, 1, 5, 6, 3

The Eagles' postseason success continued at The Ojai, where Jaelyn Rivera and Priscilla Grinner captured the women's doubles state championship. Their title added another historic accomplishment to a season already defined by team toughness, depth, and resilience. The 3C2A recognized Rivera and Grinner as the women's doubles champions.

Every Eagle contributed to the championship run. Amy Nghiem anchored the lineup at No. 1 singles and teamed with Josilyn Rivera for a key doubles win in the state final. Jaelyn Rivera competed at No. 2 singles and later teamed with Grinner to win the state doubles championship. Josilyn Rivera clinched the team state title with her dramatic three-set victory. Priscilla Grinner won her singles match in the team final and became a doubles state champion. Alitzel Ortega Partida and Citlalli Diaz gave Mission a crucial doubles point in the final. Genesis Nochez kept the Eagles alive with her pressure-filled win at No. 6 singles.

The Los Angeles Times also highlighted the local roots of the championship team, noting contributors from Granada Hills, Birmingham, Kennedy, Chatsworth, Golden Valley, West Ranch, and Sylmar high schools.

In just its fifth year as a program, LA Mission College women's tennis has reached the pinnacle of California community college athletics. An undefeated season, a state team championship, a Women's Community College Team Trophy from The Ojai, and a state championship doubles team mark a truly historic achievement.

The 2026 season will stand as a defining moment for LA Mission College Athletics — a championship built on resilience, depth, and an unwavering belief in one another.

Women's Singles Tournament — LA Mission College

Amy Nghiem (All-American)

Amy had the deepest singles run for LA Mission, reaching the semifinals.

• R128: Bye
• R64: def. Angelina Capraro, Riverside City College, 6-2, 6-2
• R32: def. Betty Gezahegne, San Diego City College, 6-0, 6-1
• R16: def. Odessa Peinado, CCSF, 6-2, 6-1
• Quarterfinals: def. Luccia Noel-Jungclaussen, Santa Barbara City College, 7-5, 6-4
• Semifinals: lost to Emma Chodur, College of the Canyons, 6-2, 6-2

Finish: State semifinalist

Priscilla Grinner

Priscilla made a strong run to the Round of 16.

• R128: def. Autumn Smith, Clovis Community College, 6-1, 6-1
• R64: def. Nica Angel Sobrepena, American River College, 6-1, 7-6, 9-7 tiebreak
• R32: def. Kailani Lua, Bakersfield College, 5-7, 7-6, 7-3 tiebreak, 7-6, 7-4 tiebreak
• R16: lost to Victoria Herrera, Riverside City College, 6-4, 6-3

Finish: Round of 16

Jaelyn Rivera

Jaelyn advanced to the Round of 32.

• R128: Bye
• R64: def. Destiny Lopez, Fullerton College, 6-0, 6-1
• R32: lost to Mina Koloski, Chabot College, 6-3, 6-2

Finish: Round of 32

Josilyn Rivera

Josilyn advanced to the Round of 32.

• R128: def. Jaden Godoy, College of the Sequoias, 6-4, 6-4
• R64: def. Nikka Besch-Lobastov, Cabrillo College, 6-2, 6-2
• R32: lost to Alice Guillaumond, Santa Barbara City College, 7-5, 6-3

Finish: Round of 32

Alitzel Ortega Partida

Alitzel lost a close opening-round match.

• R128: lost to Arianna Medina, Modesto Junior College, 6-4, 7-5

Finish: R128

Women's Doubles Tournament — LA Mission College

Jaelyn Rivera / Priscilla Grinner (All-American)

State Champions

• R128: def. Whitby/Linares (Modesto JC), 6-0, 6-0
• R64: def. Samansky/Smith (Clovis), 6-0, 6-0
• R32: def. Nikas/Herrera (Riverside), 6-3, 6-1
• R16: def. Patterson/Nyu (Sierra), 6-1, 6-2
• Quarterfinals: def. Patterson/Nyu (Sierra), 6-1, 6-2
• Semifinals: def. Renfro/Chodur (Canyons), 6-2, 6-4
• Final: def. Koloski/Barco (Chabot), 7-6 (8-7), 1-6, 7-6, [13-11]

Finish: State Champions

Josilyn Rivera / Alitzel Ortega Partida

• R128: Bye
• R64: lost to Patel/Sobrepena (American River), 6-4, 6-2

Finish: R64