Piedmont Hill @ YB | First Home Game

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Hey Warriors, this Wednesday on March 19th for our first home game with the YB Warriors we will be going up against the Piedmont Hill Pirates. And both JV and Varsity will be starting at 6 pm. Last year Piedmont won 13-2  and their league record was 12-2. While YB won 11-3 with our league record being 10-0. We hope for the best for our Warriors and win this game. GOOD LUCK YB!

-Edited by Isaac Lambert

 YB @ Piedmont Hills  3/19

The Yerba Buena Warriors faced a formidable challenge against the Piedmont Pirates—widely regarded as the strongest team in the A League group—and, despite a tough loss with a score of 13 wins to 2 losses, the team walked away with invaluable experience.

Match Breakdown

• Mixed Doubles: 1 win – 2 losses

The mixed doubles teams showed grit and determination, managing to secure one win amid fierce competition.

• Girls Doubles: 0 wins – 3 losses

The girls’ doubles teams faced a relentless opponent, finding it difficult to break through and coming up short in all three matches.

• Boys Doubles: 0 wins – 3 losses

The boys’ doubles teams struggled to find their rhythm, resulting in three losses.

• Girls Singles: 0 wins – 3 losses

In the girls’ singles category, every match proved to be a steep challenge, with no wins recorded.

• Boys Singles: 1 win – 2 losses

The boys’ singles players battled hard and managed to notch one win, though they faced two tough losses.

Looking Ahead

While the final score was far from what we hoped for, every match provides a learning opportunity. The Warriors are taking this loss as a chance to reflect, learn, and grow from their experiences against such a strong opponent. The challenges faced on the court against the Piedmont Pirates will undoubtedly fuel the team’s drive to improve and eventually conquer the group.

Let’s stay positive and keep moving forward, Warriors! Every setback is a step towards building a stronger, more competitive team for the future.

~ Dang Khoi Tran

 YB @ Leigh  3/21

Hey Warriors, this Wednesday on March 21st for our first home game with the YB Warriors we will be going up against the Leigh Longhorns. And both JV and Varsity will be starting at 6 pm. Last year Piedmont overall 8 - 9  and their league record was 6 - 8. While YB won 11-3 with our league record being 10-0. We hope for the best for our Warriors and win this game. GOOD LUCK YB!

-Edited by Isaac Lambert & Dang Khoi Tran

 YB @ Leigh  3/21

The Yerba Buena Warriors faced yet another formidable opponent in the Leigh Longhorns, falling 13-2 in a challenging matchup. As a newly promoted team in the A League, the Warriors knew they would be up against some of the strongest teams in the division. While the result may not have been in our favor, this match provided valuable lessons and reinforced the importance of growth, perseverance, and teamwork.

Match Breakdown:

• Mixed Doubles: 2 wins – 1 loss

Mixed doubles was the bright spot of the match, as the Warriors managed to secure two well-earned victories. Strong communication and tactical play allowed the pairs to compete at a high level, proving that with continued effort, the team can stand toe-to-toe with top-tier opponents.

• Girls Doubles: 0 wins – 3 losses

• Boys Doubles: 0 wins – 3 losses

• Girls Singles: 0 wins – 3 losses

• Boys Singles: 0 wins – 3 losses

Focusing on Growth and Improvement

Although this was a tough loss, it is also a stepping stone in the Warriors’ journey through the A League. Competing at this level requires time, experience, and a relentless commitment to improvement. Coach Van has already begun reinforcing training sessions, focusing on sharpening individual skills, improving team coordination, and developing more strategic gameplay.

Each match against strong opponents is an opportunity to learn and grow. The Warriors are not backing down from the challenge—this is just the beginning of their journey in the A League, and with continued hard work, they will rise to the occasion.

Let’s keep pushing forward, Warriors! Every setback is a setup for a comeback.

~ Dang Khoi Tran

 Hey warriors! On Wednesday the 26th, we have an away game against Evergreen Valley High School. Currently our record is 1 - 3, and unfortunately on a two game losing streak. Last year EV won the league and went undefeated. With our next match against EV we hope we can win to snap this unfortunate streak. We hope players like Molly Do, AnhBang Nguyen, and Nam Duong can do well like they have recently to support our team and go for the win. Come out if you can and Goodluck YB!

~ Jason P

 YB @ Evergreen Valley  3/26

The Yerba Buena Warriors faced the former league champ Evergreen Valley High, falling 2 - 13 in a challenging matchup. Now in the A league we have to face increasingly harder competition, and this will help condition us to match up against tougher opponents. While the result may not have been in our favor, this match provided valuable lessons and reinforced the importance of growth, perseverance, and teamwork.

Match Breakdown:

• Mixed Doubles: 0 wins – 3 loss

• Girls Doubles: 0 wins – 3 losses

• Boys Doubles: 1 wins – 2 losses

Our boys pair of Kenny & Ryan Ngo were able to squeeze out a win in the third set having a close match going 21 - 19.

• Girls Singles: 0 wins – 3 losses

• Boys Singles: 1 wins – 2 losses

Our guy Jesus Diaz had an intense match securing our other win, also taking it to the third set and winning 21 - 17.

Focusing on Growth and Improvement

Although this loss was tough, it’s also an important step in the Warriors' journey through the A League. Competing at this level takes time, experience, and an unwavering commitment to improvement. Coach Van has already started reinforcing training, focusing on refining individual skills, enhancing team coordination, and developing more strategic gameplay.

Each match against strong opponents offers valuable lessons and opportunities for growth. The Warriors aren’t backing down from the challenge—this is just the start of their A League journey. With continued hard work, they’ll rise to the occasion.

Let’s keep pushing forward, Warriors! Every setback is just a setup for a comeback.

~ Jason P

 Hey Hey warriors! On Friday March 28th we head to Leland highschool to face off against the chargers! Their record is currently set at 1 - 4, and Leland’s record is 2 - 3. So this match might be a close one! With only a one game difference in our records we hope to improve ours, on an unfortunate note we are on a 3 game losing streak, but Let's hope that this game will end that. We hope to grab more wins with players who did well last game with our boys doubles pair Kenny and Ryan Ngo who got a win in a close match going to 3 sets, as well as one of our boys Jesus Diaz who got a win in the 3rd set as well. Let's hope we can take this energy from the previous match and lock in for Friday. Good Luck warriors and get that win!

~Jason P

 YB @ Leland  3/28

The Yerba Buena Warriors faced off against Leland, losing 4 - 11 in a challenging matchup. In an unfortunate loss, we did well in certain categories like in mixed and girls doubles. While the result may not have been in our favor, this match provided valuable lessons and reinforced the importance of growth, perseverance, and teamwork.

Match Breakdown:

• Mixed Doubles: 2 wins – 1 loss

Our doubles did well with Dan T & Han N winning their game in the first two sets, as well as AnhBang N & Vy D also winning without worrying about a third set. congrats to them and their excellent wins.

• Girls Doubles: 2 wins – 1 losses

Christine L & Ivy N had no problem winning their sets winning in two. Ngoc L & My N had a rather exciting match taking it to 3 sets and winning in a dominant 3rd set 21 - 8.

• Boys Doubles: 0 wins – 3 losses

• Girls Singles: 0 wins – 3 losses

• Boys Singles: 0 wins – 3 losses

Focusing on Growth and Improvement

While this loss was difficult, it marks a crucial milestone in the Warriors' journey through the A League. Competing at this level requires time, experience, and a relentless dedication to growth. Coach Van has already intensified training sessions, emphasizing the development of individual skills, improving team dynamics, and creating more strategic gameplay.

Every match against tough opponents is an opportunity to learn and progress. The Warriors are not shying away from the challenge—this is just the beginning of their path in the A League. With sustained effort, they’ll rise to the occasion.

Let’s stay focused and keep pushing forward, Warriors! Every setback is a stepping stone for a powerful comeback.

~ Jason P

Hello Warriors, this Wednesday April 2, our YB badminton team will have a matchup against Silver Creek with both JV and Varsity starting at 6pm. Last year Silver Creek won overall 11-5, with their league record being 9-5 and we hope our YB Warriors can win this matchup. We have great expectations for our team, GO WARRIORS!!!

~ Isaac Lambert

On April 2, the Yerba Buena Warriors varsity badminton team clashed with the Silver Creek Raiders in a spirited and competitive match at Home Gym. Though the final tally favored Silver Creek, 10-5, the scoreboard only tells part of the story. For the Warriors, this match was a snapshot of growth, resilience, and the ongoing journey of improvement.

Match Breakdown

Mixed Doubles : 1 win – 2 losses - Dan Tran and Han Nguyen delivered a standout performance with a straight-set victory (21-15, 21-15), showcasing strong coordination and tactical net play.

Girls Doubles : 1 wins – 2 losses - The pairing of Chau Nguyen and My Nguyen added another win (21-17, 21-11), reflecting strong synergy.

Boys Doubles : 1 win – 2 losses - A hard-fought three-set match saw Nam Duong and his partner push Silver Creek deep (18-21, 21-16, 15-21) - Hieu Nguyen and team dominated their court (21-13, 21-8), standing out with consistency and pace.

Girls Singles:  2 wins – 1 loss - Ivy Nguyen secured a confident win (21-9, 21-13), staying cool under pressure and using precise placement - Molly Do battled through a three-set thriller, ultimately taking the win (21-18, 16-21, 21-18), a testament to her endurance and mindset.

Boys Singles : 0 wins – 3 losses - Especially, Quoc Nguyen fought valiantly through three tough sets (21-16, 16-21, 9-21), showing serious promise despite the loss.

Focusing on Growth and Improvement

Coach and players alike are focusing on refining strategy, strengthening communication, and maintaining composure in high-pressure moments. With every shuttle smashed and every rally extended, this team is laying down the foundation for long-term success. The match against Silver Creek wasn't just about the win-loss column—it was about rising to the challenge and learning from it. The Warriors are growing stronger with each game, fueled by grit, camaraderie, and the will to improve. As the season continues, expect this team to come back sharper, faster, and hungrier than ever.

~ Dang Khoi Tran

Hello Warriors, this Friday April 4th, our YB badminton team will have a matchup against independence with both JV and Varsity starting at 6pm. Last year independence went 3-11, with their current league record being 0-6. So we hope our YB Warriors can take advantage and win this matchup. We have great expectations for our team, GO WARRIORS!!!

~ Jason P

On April 4, the Yerba Buena Warriors varsity badminton team clashed with the independence sixers in a blowout win at their school! We won 10 - 5! winning many matches in good fashion, showing how our hard work has been paying off.

Match Breakdown

Mixed Doubles : 0 win – 3 losses Really close tough matches with all three of them going to the third set, our warriors just barley couldn't make out the win.

Girls Doubles : 3 wins – 0 losses - All our amazing girls pairs were unstoppable winning all their matches accept one set! great performance ladies!

Boys Doubles : 3 win – 0 losses -Our boys also did exceptionably well, with them winning their games, great job and keep it up!

Girls Singles:  2 wins – 1 loss - Our girls singles did well too! Ivy Nguyen and Molly Do got their wins in two sets so great games ladies!

Boys Singles : 2 wins – 1 losses - Our boys won more than lost, with Jesus Diaz and Quoc Nguyen winning their matches in two sets as well.

Focusing on Growth and Improvement

In this meet, we had really good matches, and we can see how much we have improved, but we must still continue to work harder and improve our craft. Great match warriors, but lets keep on getting better. GO WARRIORS!

~ Jason P.

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Hello Warriors, this Wednesday April 9, our YB badminton team will have a matchup against Andrew Hill starting at 6. Last year Andrew Hill came 6th with their score coming out to 4-14, with their league record being 4-10 and we hope our YB Warriors can win this matchup. We have high hopes for our YB, GO WARRIORS!!!

~ Isaac Lambert

On April 9th, we faced off against Andrew hill on our home court! We ended up winning the match in a respectable 9 - 6 victory! We fought hard to defend our home court and did our best.

Match Breakdown

Mixed Doubles : 2 wins – 1 loss exciting matches with two going into the 3rd set! Dan T. & Han N. won their match in the third set. And Khang L. & Christine L. taking care of business in the first two.

Girls Doubles : 0 wins – 3 losses - tough matches.

Boys Doubles : 2 win – 1 losses -Our boys got two nice wins with the twins Hieu & Hien getting it done as well as Ryan & Vu. great jobs guys!

Girls Singles:  3 wins – 0 loss - Amazing job from our girls singles! winning all the matches, an absolute sweep with not a single lost set. congrats to Ivy, Molly, and Alanda

Boys Singles : 2 wins – 1 losses - Our boys won more than lost, with Jesus Diaz and Kenny Ngo winning their matches. With Kenny's match going to third set being close with only a 4 point difference.

Focusing on Growth and Improvement

We saw how much we have grown and had some really fantastic matches at this meet, but we still need to put in more effort and keep getting better. Fantastic fighters, but let's keep improving. GO WARRIORS!

~ Jason P.

Pre Article Andrew Hill @ YB 

Hello Warriors, this Friday April 10, our YB badminton team will be going to the hills at Piedmont starting at 6. Last year Piedmont Hills came 2nd with their score coming out to 13-2, with their league record being 12-2. We have huge expectations for our YB, GO WARRIORS!!!

~ Isaac Lambert

Pre Article Leigh @ YB 

Hey Warriors, this Wednesday April 16, our YB badminton team will have a big matchup against Leigh starting at 6. Last year Leigh came 6th with their score coming out to 8-9, with their league record being 6-8. We hope we bring a win after this scrimmage for our singles and doubles. Hope you guys can come out to support our Warriors.

~ Isaac Lambert

Pre Article Evergreen Valley @ YB 

Hey Warriors coming this Friday April 18, our YB badminton team will have a strong matchup against Evergreen Valley starting at 6. Last year Evergreen came 1st with their unbelievable score coming to 15-0, with their league record being 14-0. We hope we can win this game after this scrimmage for our singles and doubles. Hope you guys can come out to support our Badminton team, GO WARRIORS!!!!!

~ Isaac Lambert