Santino Serralonga

Santino Serralonga
Santino Serralonga
  • Height:
    6'1"
  • Hometown:
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • High School:
    Col. Nacional Rafael Hernandez
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Men's Tennis Recognized for Academics by ITA
Men's Tennis Recognized for Academics by ITA

The Ventura College men's tennis team has once again been named an All-Academic Team by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association while seven team members have been named Junior College Men's Scholar Athletes by the ITA in a release last week. The Pirates posted a 3.74 overall grade point average in the spring 2022 semester to be one of eight programs, one of two from California, to be recognized nationally.

Men's Tennis Dominates All-WSC Selections
Men's Tennis Dominates All-WSC Selections

After a dominant season in which the Pirates' men's tennis team went 6-0 in Western State Conference play, winning 52 of 54 matches in those six contests, it comes as no suirprise that VC dominated the All-WSC awards handed out at the conclusion of the season. Five Pirates were named first team All-WSC in singles while all three doubles pairs earned first team all-conference recognition as voted upon by the conference coaches.

Ventura's doubles team of Philemon Jabin (left) and Jinsei Tajima qualified for the CCCAA State Championships at the SoCal Regionals on Friday at Fullerton College.
Jabin, Sodersten, Two Doubles Teams Qualify for State

Pirate tennis singles players Philemon Jabin and Brodie Sodersten both qualified for the CCCAA State Championships with victories Saturday at the SoCal Regionals at Fullerton College. Additionally, Jabin and Jinsei Tajima along with Yuya Koide and Ryan Lam qualified for state in doubles play. The CCCAA State Championships will be held May 5-6 at Mt. San Antonio College.

Pirate Tennis Ends Run in Regional Final
Pirate Tennis Ends Run in Regional Final

The No. 2-seeded VC men's tennis team ended their run in the Southern California Regional Playoffs Saturday with a 5-0 loss at No. 1 College of the Desert in Palm Desert. The Pirates (18-1) suffered their first defeat of the year at the hands of the undefeated Roadrunners in a competitive match-up that was closer than the final score indicated.

Ventura freshman Jensei Tajima won his No. 3 doubles match with teammate Philemon Jabin before clinching the Pirates' playoff victory over San Diego City with a win in No. 5 singles on Tuesday afternoon at the VC Tennis Center. The Pirates defeated the Knights 5-0 to move on to the SoCal Regional Finals on Saturday April 14.
Men's Tennis Advances to Regional Finals

The VC men's tennis team remained unbeaten in 2022 and advanced to the Southern California Regional finals with a 5-0 victory over San Diego City College Tuesday at the VC Tennis Center. The No. 2-seeded Pirates swept the doubles competition before Sam Ashbrook and Jinsei Tajima posted victories in singles play to clinch the match over the No. 4-seeded Knights.

VC's Brodie Sodersten claimed the Western State Conference men's single championship, then finished in the runner-up spot with teammate Sam Ashbrook in the doubles tournament that concluded Friday at the VC Tennis Center.
Sodersten Claims WSC Men's Singles Title

VC's Brodie Sodersten became the latest Pirate men's tennis player to win the Western State Conference singles championship on Friday. Additionally, he and doubles partner Sam Ashbrook won their semifinal match before falling the doubles title match to complete the day.

Ventura's Yuya Koide won his No. 2 doubles match with teammate Ryan Lam before clinching the playoff match against El Camino with a win in No. 3 singles Tuesday at the VC Tennis Center.
Men's Tennis Blanks El Camino in Playoff Opener

The No. 2-seeded Ventura College men's tennis team easily disposed of No. 8 El Camino Tuesday in the SoCal Regional Quarterfinals at the VC Tennis Center, 5-0. Jinesi Tajima and Yuya Koide each finished their singles matches after the Pirates (17-0) swept doubles play to clinch the win for VC.

VC freshman Santino Serralonga upset teammate and No. 2 seed Philemon Jabin and got past teammate Sam Ashbrook to advance to the WSC men's singles championship match. He will take on teammate and No. 4-seed Brodie Sodersten on Friday April 8 in the final.
Ventura Continues Strong Play in WSC Tourney

The VC men's tennis team continued its extraordinarily strong performance in the Western State Conference Singles and Doubles Championships Saturday. Brodie Sodersten and Santino Serralonga advanced to the men's singles finals while VC also had three of four teams move into the doubles semifinals. The tournament is set to conclude Friday April 8 at the VC Tennis Center.

VC's doubles tandem of Yuya Koide (left) and Ryan Lam were winners in the round of 16 Friday at the WSC Dingles and Doubles Championships, and were one of four Pirate teams to qualify for the quarterfinal round to be played Saturday. Ventura also has seven of the eight quarterfinalists in singles play in a dominant performance.
VC Dominates First Day of WSC Singles & Doubles Tourney

The Ventura College men's tennis team dominated the first day of the Western State Conference singles and doubles championships Friday at the VC Tennis Center. The Pirates were 13-0 in singles play, advancing to seven of the eight remaining spots in the draw. Meanwhile, VC was 3-0 in doubles play with a bye as they occupied half of the remaining duos in doubles play.

VC Pirate Jinsei Tajima won his No. 3 doubles match with partner Philemon Jabin before blanking his opponent in No. 4 singles love love as Ventura swept the Orange Coast Pirates 9-0 Tuesday at the VC Tennis Center.
Ventura Nearly Has Nothing But Love for Orange Coast

The VC men's tennis team nearly shut out Orange Coast Tuesday afternoon at the VC Tennis Center, allowing OCC to win just two games the entire match in Ventura's final regular season contest. After winning three doubles matches 8-0, the VC Pirates posted five love and love wins in singles play and won the other two and love as they swept the OCC Pirates to complete an undefeated regular season.

Ventua freshman Sam Ashbrook earned six points in three matches over the weekend in the North-South Shootout in Bakersfield. He teamed up with partner Brodie Sodersten to win three No. 1 doubles contests, and also won three No. 4 singles matches.
Ventura Rolls to Three Wins at North/South Shootout

The VC men's tennis team rolled to three victories Saturday and Sunday in the North-South Shootout in Bakersfield. VC opened with an 8-0 win over Foothill Saturday before defeating Chabot 7-0 and North No. 1-ranked American River 8-1 on Sunday. Am Ashbrook and Yuya Koide and both earned six points in the two matches for the Pirates (15-0, 6-0).

Brodie Sodersten and doubles partner Sam Ashbrook won their No. 1 doubles match Thursday at Fullerton, helping the Pirates' men's tennis team to a 9-0 sweep over the Hornets.
Ventura Tennis Continues Roll, Sweeps Fullerton

The VC men's tennis team maintained its roll through the season with a 9-0 sweep at Fullerton on Thursday afternoon. Philemon Jabin and Jinsei Tajima shutout their opponents in doubles play while Santino Serralonga and Ryan Lam each did not lose a game in singles play for the Pirates (12-0, 6-0), Thursday's win was VC's eighth sweep in 12 matches this season and their 21st straight dual match victory over community college competition dating back through the 2020 season.

VC freshman Santino Serralonga posted a love, love victory in his No. 4 singles match helping the Pirates to a 9-0 sweep over Bakersfield on Thursday, completing an undefeated run through the Western State Conference.
Pirate Tennis Completes Unbeaten WSC Campaign

The Pirates' men's tennis team completes an undefeated run through the Western State Conference Thursday with a 9-0 sweep over Bakersfield at the VC Tennis Center. Ventura (11-0, 6-0) dropped just six games the entire match with Yuya Koide, Sam Ashbrook, Santino Serralonga and Regnar Madarang all completing love love sweeps in singles play.

Ventura freshman Sam Ashbrook earned two points Thursday in the Pirates' 8-1 victory over Glendale, winning in No. 1 doubles with Brodie Sodersten and claiming the No. 4 singles match.
Pirate Tennis Clinches WSC Championship

The VC men's tennis team defeated Glendale 8-1 on the road Thursday to clinch outright the program's 21st Western State Conference championship. Sam Ashbrook, Brodie Sodersten, Yuya Koide and Jinsei Tajima all were double winners for VC (10-0, 5-0), who remained undefeated on the season.

VC freshman Philemon Jabin partnered with Jinsei Tajima to win in No. 3 doubles, then prevailed in his No. 1 singles match as VC swept past Santa Barbara 9-0 to clinch at least a share of the Western State Conference championship.
Another Sweep for Pirate Tennis in WSC Action

If they are not careful, this could become a habit. The VC men's tennis team posted another sweeping victory Tuesday, shutting out Santa Barbara 9-0 at the VC Tennis Center. The undefeated Pirates (10-0, 4-0) have swept six of their wins this season and clinched at least a share of the Western State Conference title with the triumph on Tuesday. Philemon Jabin headlined the day with a win in No. 3 doubles with Jinsei Tajima, and another victory in No. 1 singles.

VC freshman Ryan Lam paired with Yuya Koide to win in No. 2 doubles as the Pirates' men's tennis team defeated NCAA Div. III Cal Lutheran, 8-1 Sunday in Thousand Oaks.
VC Bests NCAA Div. III Cal Lutheran, Remains Undefeated

The Ventura College men's tennis team remained undefeated Sunday, with an 8-1 triumph over NCAA Div. III Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks. Brodie Sodersten, Sam Ashbrook, Yuya Koide and Jinsei Tajima all won in singles and doubles to lead the way for the Pirates (8-0, 3-0).

VC freshman Yuya Koide was one of four Pirates, along with Sam Ashbrook, Jinsei Tajima and Santino Serralonga, to win 5-0, 6-0 in singles competition at Saddleback College Friday as VC swept the Bobcats 9-0.
Ventura Men's Tennis Sweeps Past Saddleback

The Ventura College men's tennis team posted its fifth sweep in seven matches blanking Saddleback 9-0 Friday in Mission Viejo. yuya Koide, Sam Ashbrook, Jinsei Tajima and Santino Serralonga all recorded love and love victories in singles play against the Bobcats.

Pirate Brodie Sodersten and doubles partner Sam Ashbrook swept their No. 1 doubles match at Bakersfield Thursday, 8-0, as Ventura defeated the Renegades 8-1 in Western State Conference action.
Pirates Continue Winning Ways at Bakersfield

The VC men's tennis team continued their torrid start with an 8-1 victory at Bakersfield College Thursday afternoon. Brodie Sodersten and Sam Ashbrook did not give up a game in doubles play while Santino Serralonga and Regnar Madarang recorded shutout wins in singles competition.

VC tennis player Regnar Madarang won his No. 5 singles match Tuesday to help the Pirates defeat NCAA Division II Fresno Pacific University.
VC Defeats NCAA Div. II Fresno Pacific,6-1

The VC men's tennis team went on the road Tuesday, traveling to play NCAA Division II Fresno Pacific University and coming home with a 6-1 victory over the Sunbirds. The Pirates (4-0) won two of three doubles matches to claim the point, and prevailed in five singles contests for the victory. Brodie Sodersten, Sam Ashbrook, and Philemon Jabin all were double winners for Ventura.

VC men's tennis player Yuya Koide was one of two Pirates, along with Jinsei Tajima, who earned two points without dropping a game in separate singles and doubles matches on Saturday as Ventura defeated Mt. SAC 9-0.
Ventura Continues Hot Start with Sweep of Mounties

The VC men's tennis team continued their hot start to the 2022 season with their third straight sweep, this one a dominant 9-0 win over Mt. San Antonio College at the VC Tennis Center Saturday. The Pirates (3-0, 2-0) dropped just seven games in the nine matches, winning seven points without dropping a game. Yuya Koide and Jinsei Tajima both earned two points in shutout victories in separate singles and doubles matches.

Brodie Sodersten won his No. 2 singles match love and love, and teamed up with Sam Ashbrook to win in No. 1 doubles, 8-3 as the Pirates swept Glendale 9-0 on Thursday.
Pirates Sweep Vaqueros in Home Debut

The VC men's tennis team made its 2022 home debut Thursday, making quick work of the visiting Glendale College Vaqueros, winning 9-0. The Pirates dropped a total of seven games in the entire match in moving to 2-0 on the young season. Philemon Jabin, Brodie Sodersten, Yoya Koide and Sam Ashbrook were all double-winners for Ventura.

Men's tennis returner Regnar Madarang won his No. 5 singles match love and love as one of three Pirates, also including Santino Serralonga (No. 4) and Sam Ashbrook (No. 6) at the back half of singles who did not drop a game Tuesday at Santa Barbara. The Pirates swept the Vaqueros 9-0 in the season opener for both teams.
Men's Tennis Opens Season With Sweep at SBCC

The VC men's tennis team opened the 2022 season Tuesday with a 9-0 sweep at Santa Barbara City College. The Pirate trio of Santino Serralonga, Regnar Madarang and Sam Ashbrook did not drop a game on the back half of singles play winning the Nos. 4, 5 and 6 slots each love and love.