Walinowicz, Wheelock advance

WOMEN’S TENNIS

Southern California Regional Individuals

EL CAJON — Orange Coast College’s Anna Walinowicz qualified for the state championships in singles and doubles, with partner Lianne Wheelock, after reaching the quarterfinals Friday at Grossmont College.

Walinowicz defeated Palomar’s Karleyne Ishima, 7-5, 6-3, in the round of 16, and beat Santa Barbara’s Nicci Yzanovich, 6-1, 6-2, in the quarterfinals.

Walinowicz and Wheelock defeated Riverside’s Brooke Vorhees and Brittany Gourlay, 6-0, 6-1, in a round of 16 match.

The OCC duo lost to Santa Monica’s Criss Rodriguez and Krystal Hansard, 7-5, 6-0, in the quarterfinals.

Walinowicz and Wheelock will compete in the state championships in Fresno Friday and May 14.