Masato Perera wins CIF-SS Boys Individual Tennis Tournament and makes San Marcos school history

By Mike Klan

June 17, 2021 10:25 pm

Published June 17, 2021 6:36 pm

SEAL BEACH, Calif. - Masato Perera is number one!

He is the first San Marcos High School student-athlete to ever win a CIF-Southern Section Individual Tennis Tournament.

Perera defeated Alex Michelson of Aliso Niguel in the finals 1-6, 6-4, 6-3.

Earlier in the day Perera beat Kane Kelley of Chaminade in the semifinals 6-2, 6-2.

After the finals Masato Perera was honored for being one of 40 National All-Americans for high school players.

He was named MVP in Southern California.

The ceremony took place at the Newport Beach Yacht Club.

Perera will be a senior in the fall at San Marcos High School.

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