Another crown for Helix: boys tennis

By Nick Pellegrino
Updated: April 29, 2025

2025 RAST COUNTY BOYS TENNIS

By Nick Pellegrino
CES Senior writer

LA MESA – An East County sports which often lacks publicity proved to be one of the most exciting finishes of the season.

Buoyed by a series of narrow victories against the usual top contenders, Helix completed an undefeated run to capture the Grossmont Hills League championship.

“We finished the league season 8-0 and are 12-1 on the season,: said head coach Dan Potter.

The Highlanders knew they would be successful following a close loss to Patrick Henry to open the season. Since then, the Scotties whipped off 12 consecutive triumphs, including all eight GHL matches.

Included were a pair of 10-8 wins over Steele Canyon, but match wins over Valhalla of 11-7 and 10-8.

Helix will complete the regular season on Tuesday (Apr. 29) by hosting Cathedral Catholic. Then it’s on to the CIF-San Diego Section Division 1 playoffs.

“What makes our team so good is our depth,” added Poyyer. “We don’y have a set lineup.”

The Scotties feature four team captains: seniors Mykhailo Ploskodniak, Ian Riggin, and Omar Arevalo; and junior Brock Lorenzo.

Brock Lorenzo

Omar Arevalo;

Ian Riggin,

Helix Highlanders

2025 Boys Tennis Roster PHOTOS

Lucas Ahrens
Omar Arevalo
Hayden Bloomer
Roman Chavez
Beau Gavilan
Mardy Gavilan
Lucciano Loiaza
Brock Lorenzo
Xavier Ortuno
Michael Ploskodniak
Ian Riggin
Daniel Rodriguez
Sam Siqueira
Tarran Thomas
Erick Villa
Danic Voinov