2013 GIRLS TENNIS TEAM CAPSULES
GIRLS TENNIS TEAM CAPSULES 2013
Below are the 2013 girls tennis team capsules for schools located in the coverage area for www.northoaklandsports.com. To submit information on your team, email Senior Editor Dan Stickradt at Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com
Auburn Hills Avondale
HEAD COACH: Michael Kopec.
LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 7-3-0, 6-1-0 OAA Blue Division.
LEAGUE FINISH: Second at OAA Blue Division tournament (55 points); second overall with 12 total points.
REGIONAL FINISH: Seventh at D-2 North Farmington regional (four points).
STATE FINISH: Did not qualify.
SINGLES LINEUP: Amy Swanson, sr. (No. 1); Karen Nixon, sr. (No. 2); Cristina Sonu, sr. (No. 3);
DOUBLES LINEUP: Alexandria Joo, sr.; Nihan Akhtar, sr.; Celina Harrold, sr.; Amy Hord, sr.; Christy O’Brien, sr.
KEY LOSSES: Fallon Richie (No. 1 singles); Nitha Abraham (No. 2 singles); Sara Mulders (No. 1 doubles); Nicole Hermiz (No. 1 doubles); Dani Anticuar (No. 2 doubles); Abbey Nawrocki (No. 4 doubles).
NOTABLES: Avondale won the OAA-Blue two years ago and finished second to Royal Oak in 2012. Can the Yellowjackets remain a factor in the league after graduating over half of its roster, including five all-league players?
Clarkston
HEAD COACH: Becky Freeman, fifth season.
LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 9-3-1, 6-1-0 OAA Red Division (first).
LEAGUE FINISH: First overall in OAA Red Division.
LEAGUE TOURNAMENT: League tournament was not finished.
REGIONAL FINISH: Won Rochester regional (30 points).
STATE FINISH: Second at Division 1 state finals (25 points).
OTHER TOURNAMENTS: Won Holly Red & White Tournament (18 points).
SINGLES LINEUP: Lexy Baylis, jr. (No. 1); Isabcella Spindler, fr. (No. 2); Dana Olsen, jr. (No. 3); Katie Hubregsen, soph. (No. 4).
DOUBLES LINEUP: Paige Olsen, jr. (No. 1); Alex Whall, fr. (No. 1); Monique Zentner, sr.; MacKenzie Bedor, sr.; Miranda Marshall, jr.; Jordan Stuart, sr.; Amy Brozovich, fr.; Olivia Baylis, fr.; Mackenzie Sowers, soph.; Caitlin McCaughy, soph.; Becca Gorz, jr.; Kendra Manz, sr.
KEY LOSSES: Katie Brozovich (All-State; No. 1 singles; playing at Bowling Green); Olivia Dunn (No. 1 doubles; all-league); Amy Wazniak (No. 2 doubles); Abbey Hubgresen (No. 4 singles); Allie Wilson (No. 3 doubles).
NOTABLES: The Wolves return eight of 16 players from last year’s state runner-up team. Clarkston is coming off the school’s best four-year run which included a state championship in 2011. This team will be a lot younger, but beaming with talented prospects. This could very well be another top-five team in the state, as the pipeline appears to be replenishing just fine.
Holly
HEAD COACH: Will Sophiea, seventh season.
LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 6-0-1, 6-0-1 FML.
LEAGUE FINISH: Second at Flint Metro League tournament (57 points); second in final standings (14.5 total points).
REGIONAL FINISH: Second at D-2 Holly regional (24 points).
STATE FINISH: 14th at D-2 state finals (seven points).
SINGLES LINEUP: Natalie Clink, jr. (No.1; league and regional champ atNo.3 singles last season); Victoria Skubik, sr. (league and regional champion last season); Alex Knight, sr. (No. 3 or No.4 singles).
DOUBLES LINEUP: Carly Postma, jr. (No.1; league and regional champ atNo.2 doubles last season); Leah Moeller, jr. (No. 1 or No.2 doubles this season; league and regional champion last season.
NEWCOMERS VYING FOR SPOTS: Daryl Spurgeon, sr.; Sydney Renehan, fr.; Haley Cimmins, fr.; Jenna Pepper, fr.; Alanah Rau, jr.; Katherine Skubik, jr.; Stephanie Spitery, soph.; Makenna Rooker, soph.
KEY LOSSES: Bri Rodriguez (No. 1 singles); Misty Gerecke (No. 2 singles); Audrey Crimmins (No. 1 doubles); Felicia Doolin (No. 2 doubles), Tabitha Steigerwald (No. 2 doubles); Abby Chatfield (No. 4 doubles); Melanie Hawks (No. 4 doubles).
NOTABLES: Holly saw its string of 29 straight league titles come to a halt last season, as the Bronchos tied Fenton in a dual match then finished second behind Fenton at both the league and regional tournaments. Holly must replace nine players and welcome back five starters plus two exhibition players from last season. This means a new opportunity for several players hoping to keep the Bronchos. Holly is shooting for its 14th straight state finals appearance.
SWINGING INTO ACTION: As soon as the weather breaks, the girls tennis season will be in full swing. File Photo.
Lake Orion
HEAD COACH: Eric Bracciano, sixth season.
LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 2-7-1, 0-6-1 OAA White Division.
LEAGUE FINISH: Eighth at OAA White Division Tournament (20 points); eighth in final league standings with two total points.
REGIONAL FINISH: Sixth at D-1 Rochester regional (seven points).
STATE FINISH: Did not qualify.
SINGLES LINEUP: Agatha Pawlikowski, sr., (No. 1); Selina Fuchs, fr. (No. 2) Henna Ata, sr. (No. 3; all-league); Melanie Gagen, jr. (No. 4).
DOUBLES LINEUP: Nadia Minart, jr. (No. 1; all-league); Sophie Partington, fr. (No.1); Elaina Kovac, sr. (No. 2); Janie Luby, sr. (No. 2); Ashley Bressman, jr. (No. 3); Carley Jarvis, soph. (No. 3) Rachel Alexanders, soph. (No. 4); Kalsey Corless, jr. (No. 4).
KEY LOSES: Lou Debis (No. 1; all-league); Hannah Martin (No. 2 singles).
NOTABLES: The Dragons lost their top three singles players plus half of their No. 2 doubles unit from last year. While the top portion of the lineup was vacated, several returnees gained valuable experience. A pair of all-league players, plus two capable freshmen are also in the lineup. This team could surprise by season’s end and a much better league and regional finish are a possibility.
Ortonville Brandon
HEAD COACH: Debbie Sebatic
LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 6-3-0, 5-2-0 FML (third).
LEAGUE FINISH: Third at Flint Metro League tournament (46 points); third overall (12 points).
REGIONAL FINISH: Fifth at D-2 Holly regional (nine points).
STATE FINISH: Did not qualify.
SINGLES LINEUP: Leanne Olney, jr. (No. 1); Kim Reed, jr. (No. 2); Andrea Mullen, jr. (No. 3); Katie Forester, soph. (No.4).
DOUBLES LINEUP: Still being decided.
KEY LOSSES: Heidi Fluck (No. 1 singles); Dani Richards (No. 2 singles).
NOTABLES: The Blackhawks were third in the FML last season but must replace its top two players from their lineup.
Oxford
HEAD COACH: Gayle Bailey, first season.
LAST SEASON’S RECORD: Last season Oxford operated as a first-year club program.
SINGLES LINEUP: Katherine LaBombard, sr. (No. 1); Mackenzie Prey, soph. (No. 2); Aviana Paese, jr. (No. 3); Madison Maier, jr. (No. 4).
DOUBLES LINEUP: Monica Heirman, fr. (No. 1); Sierra Wallington, fr. (No. 1); Lakin Felix, fr. (No. 2); Rebekah Krol, fr. (No. 2); Chloe Straub, soph. (No. 3); Brooke Taylor, soph. (No. 3); Jenna Duronio, jr. (No. 4); Jessica Smith, jr. (No. 4).
NOTABLES: After finally building a series of tennis courts two years ago at Oxford, the Wildcats added a club program last season and venture into the fray with its first varsity team this season. Oxford will compete in the OAA Blue Division, along with Royal Oak, Auburn Hills Avondale, Pontiac, Southfield, Southfield Lathrup, Ferndale and Hazel Park. Expectations are not sky high, as most of the players are relatively new to the sport.
Pontiac
HEAD COACH: Phil Riberio, second season.
LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 0-7-0, 0-7-0 OAA Blue Division.
LEAGUE FINISH: Eighth at OAA Blue Division Tournament (11 points); Eighth overall in final league standings (two points).
REGIONAL FINISH: Ninth at D-1 Rochester regional (two points).
STATE FINISH: Did not qualify.
SINGLES LINEUP: De’ja Jones, sr. (No. 1; all-league); Toria Grant, sr. (No. 2); Destiny Roberts, sr. (No. 3); Dajanae Douglas, soph. (No. 4).
DOUBLES LINEUP: Talisha Williamson, jr. (No. 2); Ariel Mosley, jr. (No. 3); Chia Yang, jr. (No. 4); Quanisha Davis, sopjh. (No. 5); Malinali Romeroa, soph. (No. 5); Monique Benton, sr. (No. 2 doubles); Melissa Penermon, sr. (No. 2); Dajanae Douglas, soph.. (No. 3); Talisha Williamson, jr. (No. 3).
KEY LOSSES: Cidney Alexander (No. 3 singles); Janacia Cooper (No. 1 doubles); Ayana Trimble (No. 1 doubles).
NOTABLES: With only three seniors last season, the Phoenix took their lumps, but are poised to move up the OAA-Blue Division standings with a more seasoned bunch.
Pontiac Notre Dame Prep
HEAD COACH: Peter Riley.
LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 9-0-0, 5-0-0 CHSL-AA Division.
LEAGUE FINISH: Fifth at CHSL A-B League Tournament (nine points).
REGIONAL FINISH: Second at D-4 Almont regional (22 points).
STATE FINISH: Seventh at D-4 state finals (12 points).
SINGLES LINEUP: Kayla Stencel, soph. (No. 1); Erin Moncrief, sr. (No. 2; state runner-up at No. 4 singles last season); Hannah Preuss, soph. (No. 3); Savannah Litton, soph. (No. 4).
DOUBLES LINEUP: Annie Boniface, jr. (No. 1); Julie Boniface, fr. (No.1); Maddie Riley, sr. (No. 2; state finalist last season); Gabby Bering, jr. (No. 2; state finalist last season); Sara Hanna, soph. (No. 3); Hannah Dinardo, jr. (No. 3); Oana Danciu, soph. (No. 4); Allison Kavanagh, fr. (No.4).
KEY LOSSES: Lisa Savagian (No. 1 singles); Cara Stewart (No. 4 doubles); Danielle Mullis, jr. (No. 1 doubles); Danielle Zerafa, jr. (No. 4 doubles).
NOTABLES: The Fighting Irish are coming off their best season to date with a seventh-place finish at the Division 4 state finals. This season Notre Dame Prep bumps up to Division 3 and will find the pathway to the state finals a little tougher with a much tougher regional on deck. The Irish should contend in the CHSL-AA Division this season.
Rochester
HEAD COACH: Jerry Murphy, ninth season.
LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 2-8-0, 0-6-0 OAA Red Division (seventh overall).
REGIONAL FINISH: Fourth at D-1 Rochester regional (15 points).
STATE FINISH: Did not qualify.
OTHER TOURNAMENTS: Fourth at Rochester Invitational (six points).
SINGLES LINEUP: Rachel Parker, sr. (No. 1; all-league); Stephanie Handley, sr. (No. 2); Claudia Gage, jr. (No. 3); No. 4 slot still open.
DOUBLES LINEUP: Stephanie Vonbuhren, sr. (No. 1); Amoolya Yetukuri, fr. (No. 1); Avery McCleod, sr. (No. 2); Lauren Cates, sr. (No. 2); rest of lineup still undetermined.
KEY LOSSES: Jenn Chen, Kirsten Byszkowski.
NOTABLES: Rochester suffered through a massive rebuilding season last spring, finishing last in the OAA-Red after graduating nine players from the 2011 squad. The Falcons still managed a fourth-place finish at the regional a year ago. Rochester has dropped down to the OAA-White Division and will enter a wide-open race.
Rochester Adams
HEAD COACH: Greg Burks, fifth season.
LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 7-2-1, 5-1-1 OAA White Division.
LEAGUE FINISH: First at OAA White Division tournament (51 points); first overall in final standings (14 total points).
REGIONAL FINISH: Second at Rochester regional (23 points).
STATE FINISH: 14th at D-1 state finals (four points).
OTHER TOURNAMENTS: Third at North Farmington Invitational (11 points).
SINGLES LINEUP: Halle Hyman, soph. (No. 1; All-State); Marla Seavers, jr. (No. 2; played No. 1 singles two years ago); Victoria Morin, jr. (No. 3).
DOUBLES LINEUP: Cathie Wang, sr. (No.1); Kate Cenko, sr. (No. 1); rest of lineup still undetermined.
KEY LOSSES: Alex Martin (No. 4 singles); Charlene Coutteau, (No. 1 doubles).
NOTABLES: Adams recorded a state finals berth last season and with the return of a bevy of talent, the Highlanders look to make a consecutive trip at season’s end. This year’s regional will be much tougher, as Clarkston, Rochester Adams, Farmington Hills Mercy, West Bloomfield, Rochester and Rochester Stoney Creek are all in the same 10-school region. The Highlanders won’t be able to defend their league championship, where they have been bumpe3d up to a loaded OAA Red Division this season.
Rochester Stoney Creek
HEAD COACH: Angela Snitgen-Trecola, fourth season.
LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 3-6-1, 1-5-1 OAA White Division.
LEAGUE FINISH: Sixth at OAA White Division tournament (25 points); sixth overall in final league standings (four total points).
REGIONAL FINISH: Fifth at D-1 Rochester regional (eight points).
STATE FINISH: Did not qualify.
SINGLES LINEUP: Kara McKay, fr. (No. 1); Rachel Cannon, sr. (No. 2; all-league); Alex Felix, jr. (No. 3; all-league); Fran Angel, soph. (No. 4).
DOUBLES LINEUP: Genevive LaCrosse, sr. (No. 1); Illissa Schutzbach, jr. (No. 1); Christina Morelli, jr. (No. 2); Anna Melaragni, jr. (No. 2); Lauren Kuzdak, sr. (No. 3); Miranda Catallo, jr. (No. 3); Diana Echeverri, jr. (No. 4); Becky Freed, sr. (No. 4); Allyson Boe, soph. (No. 4); Tabea Kleinstueck, jr. (No. 5); Maddy Howell, sr. (No. 5).
NOTABLES: After a rebuilding year last spring, Stoney Creek looks to make a jump up the standings this season with a talented freshman playing No. 1 singles and nine total returning latter winners on a 15-player roster. The jury is out to see if this is a state-caliber team, but one likely scenario is this team is better overall than last year.
Troy
HEAD COACH: Brian Miska, second season.
REGIONAL FINISH: Second at D-1 Grosse Pointe South regional (24 points).
STATE FINISH: Eighth at D-1 state finals (11 points).
SINGLES LINEUP: Amanda Guo, jr. (No. 1); Abbey Rice, soph. (No. 2); Arushi Mahajan, soph. (No. 3); Tiffany Chen, soph. (No. 4).
DOUBLES LINEUP: Katie Collins, sr. (No. 1); Brittany Friesen, soph. (No. 1); Hope Keating, sr. (No. 2; did not play last season); Claire Keating, fr. (No. 2); Lillian Laing, jr. (No. 3); Deepthi Devireddy, fr. (No. 3); Katie Forche, jr. (No. 4); Leena Penumalee, fr. (No. 4); Anna Balas, soph. (No. 5); Julianne Fava, sr. (No. 5).
KEY LOSSES: Tonya Malyarenko (No. 1 doubles); Shruthi Chandra (No. 2 doubles); Morgan Zander (No. 2 doubles);
NOTABLES: The always-tough colts still found a way to crack the top-10 at the state finals with a young team last season.
Troy Athens
HEAD COACH: Eric Shipp, eighth season.
LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 7-2-1, 5-1-1 OAA White Division.
LEAGUE FINISH: Second at OAA White Division Tournament (48 points); second overall in final standings (12 total points).
REGIONAL FINISH: Third at D-1 Grosse Pointe South regional (17 points).
STATE FINISH: Did not qualify.
SINGLES LINEUP: Iris Su, sr. (No. 1); Morgan Purvis, sr. (No. 2); Elisabeth Yang, sr. (No. 3); Grace Wu, soph. (No. 4).
DOUBLES LINEUP: Toni Akula-Joy Goldschmidt (No. 1); Shirley Lu-Hope Ma (No. 2); Sarah Yee-Hanka Lekovic (No. 3); Kim Truong-Jiwoo Choe (No. 3); Hitomi Li-Ninia Chen (No. 5).
NOTABLES: Troy Athens graduated seven of the top 12 players from last season, including most of its top overall players. The OAA White Division race will be wide open, so if the Red Hawks get production from its seven newcomers, Athens could be a contender once again in the league. As for the state tournament, the Red Hawks missed by just a point last season. Athens is hoping to build enough firepower to make the cut for the fourth time in six seasons.
Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes-
Clarkston Everest Collegiate Unified
HEAD COACH: Lee W. Keating.
LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 6-4-1, 4-0-0 CHSL-Intersectional Division (first).
LEAGUE FINISH: Finished first in division; placed ninth at CHSL league tourney.
REGIONAL FINISH: Fifth at D-4 Almont regional (seven points).
STATE FINISH: Did not qualify.
SINGLES LINEUP: Emma Dietz, soph. (No. 1 singles); Carly Sutkiewicz, soph. (No. 2 singles);Michelle Diaz, jr. (singles or doubles); Monica Lis-Planells, soph. (singles or doubles); Lizzy McCallum, jr. (singles or doubles); Tori Slack, sr.(singles or doubles); Ariana Gronow, sr. (singles or doubles).
DOUBLES: Mary Jo Allen, soph.; Kristin Salustro, jr.; Monica Lee, sr.; Caty Neitzke, sr.
KEY LOSSES: Fabiana Diaz (No. 2 singles); Alexandra Lis-Planells (No. 1 doubles); Sarina Nallamothu (No. 3 singles); Lucy Cousins, (No. 4 doubles).
NOTABLES: This is a team only a few years old and the Mountaineers already won a divisional championship in the CHSL last season.
HOW THEY FARED AT THE STATE FINALS IN THE PAST DECADE:
CLARKSTON
2012 (D-1, second, 25 points)
2011 (D-1, first, 27 points)
2010 (D-1, seventh, 14 points)
2009 (D-1, 14th, four points)
2008 (D-1, eighth, 10 points)
2006 (D-1, seventh, 14 points)
2005 (D-1, fifth, 16 points)
2004 (D-1, fourth, 20 points)
2003 (D-1, 14th, three points)
HOLLY
2012 (D-2, 14th, four points)
2011 (D-2, 16th, two points)
2010 (D-2, 12th, five points)
2009 (D-2, 13th, six points)
2008 (D-2, 19th, one point)
2006 (D-2, 13th, five points)
2005 (D-2, 14th, six points)
2004 (D-2, third, 15 points)
2003 (D-2, 12th, six points
2002 (D-2, 16th, three points)
ORTONVILLE BRANDON
2010 (D-2, 23rd, 0 points)
2008 (D-2, 19th, one point)
PONTIAC NOTRE DAME PREP
2012 (D-4, seventh, 12 points)
2011 (D-4, 12th, seven points)
2004 (D-3, 25th, 0 points)
ROCHESTER
2011 (D-1, ninth, 10 points)
2010 (D-1, 12th, nine points)
2009 (D-1, ninth, nine points)
2008 (D-1, fourth, 15 points)
ROCHESTER ADAMS
2012 (D-1, 14th, four points).
2010 (D-2, 12th, five points; only had one state qualifier)
2009 (D-2, 14th, four points)
2008 (D-2, eighth, 10 points)
2004 (D-2, 18th, one point)
2003 (D-2, 12th, six points)
2002 (D-1, ninth, 10 points)
ROCHESTER STONEY CREEK
2008 (D-2, 17th, two points)
2004 (D-2, 15th, three points)
TROY
2011 (D-1, ninth, 10 points)
2010 (D-1, sixth, 15 points)
2009 (D-1, eighth, 10 points)
2008 (D-1, 11th, nine points)
2006 (D-1, seventh, 14 points)
2005 (D-1, fourth, 18 points)
2004 (D-1, fifth, 15 points)
2003 (D-1, first 28 points)
2002 (D-1, sixth, six points)
TROY ATHENS
2011 (D-1, 19th, 0 points)
2010 (D-1, 24th, 0 points)
2008 (D-1, 20th, 0 points)
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