Central Valley’s boys tennis team had a program-record six players earn league honors for their outstanding play this year.
Hawk standouts Avori Ortega, Roman Parodi, Silas Rodriguez, Osvaldo Cisneros, Alex Aguilar and Jaylan Tagadaya were recognized by coaches at the Western Athletic Conference Singles Tournament on April 22 at Johansen High School.
They led Central Valley to its first-ever league title during the regular season.
The Hawks posted a perfect 12-0 record against WAC competition.
“It’s the most players we’ve had get honored in school history,” Central Valley head coach Nimrat Chahal said. “The kids got the recognition they deserved. They were all so close in skill level. They really loved to compete.”
Ortega, Parodi, Rodriguez and Cisneros were named to the WAC First Team.
Ortega, a senior, compiled a 9-3 record in No. 1 singles play.
“He was good at everything,” Chahal said.
Ortega was a three-year varsity player.
He was named to the WAC Second Team as a junior. He won five of 11 matches while splitting playing time at No. 2 and 3 singles.
“Avori improved a lot,” Chahal said. “He worked hard during the offseason. He wanted to win. He had a great desire to be great. He was a very smart player.”
Parodi, a junior, compiled an 8-4 record while splitting playing time at No. 2 and 3 singles.
“He’s a very hard worker,” Chahal said. “He loves playing tennis. He’s very athletic. That helped him out.”
Rodriguez and Cisneros both garnered conference recognition for the second time during the 2025-26 school year.
Rodriguez, a senior, was a WAC honorable-mention selection in basketball this past winter. He averaged 4.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.4 steals per game at forward.
Cisneros, a senior, was voted WAC Goalkeeper of the Year for soccer. He allowed just five goals, totaled 21 saves and posted three shutouts in seven games.
Rodriguez compiled a 10-2 record while splitting playing time at No. 2 and 3 singles during his final season of tennis.
He was a four-year contributor.
A No. 4 singles player as a junior, Rodriguez contributed at No. 2 doubles sophomore and freshman years.
“Silas had a big serve,” Chahal said. “He had a strong forehand. He was good at the net.”
Cisneros compiled a 12-0 record at No. 4 singles.
“I expected it,” Chahal said. “He was beating some of our better kids at practice.”
It didn’t take Cisneros long to develop into one of Central Valley’s best players. He joined the team junior year.
Cisneros logged playing time at doubles.
“He picked up the sport fast,” Chahal said. “He watched it. He wanted to get better. He knew how to win. He really understood how to move around the court. He would always track down every ball.”
Aguilar, a senior, compiled an 11-1 record at No. 5 singles.
“He’s a strong player,” Chahal said. “He’s a good athlete. Match experience definitely helped him.”
A fourth-year player, Aguilar contributed at singles for the second consecutive season.
“Freshmen year, Alex didn’t play too much,” Chahal said. “Sophomore year, he played third doubles. He worked hard to get better.”
Tagadaya, a senior, compiled an 11-1 record at No. 6 singles.
“The best way to describe Jaylan is consistent,” Chahal said. “He had a very nice swing. He was a solid player.”
A fourth-year tennis player, Tagadaya contributed at singles (No. 5) as a junior and doubles as a sophomore (No. 1) and freshman (No. 2).
“He worked hard,” Chahal said. “He liked tennis. It showed.”
Ortega, Rodriguez, Cisneros, Aguilar and Tagadaya, five of Central Valley’s six starting singles players, graduated from high school earlier this month.
They filled major roles as the Hawks enjoyed a major turnaround in 2026.
In a one-year span, Central Valley climbed from fourth to first in the WAC standings.
“There was constant growth from all of the players,” Chahal said. “They really enjoyed the game. They were able to achieve something that has never been done. It’s probably not going to be repeated.”
