Making a Racket: Saxon Tennis

Tennis at South has kicked off. Let us take a look at a couple Varsity players and see what their visions for this year are. Last year, in the spring of 2017, the boys tennis team placed fourth in the Greater Valley Conference district matches sending Breaden Brooks ‘20 to the state tournament. Also last year the girls tennis team sent Abby Fedor ‘20 to the state tournament.
“My team goal this year is to build a family that can have fun and improve each other while working hard,” said Lan Le ‘18.
Ethan Nguyen’19 has been on the boys team since freshman year and plays singles and occasionally doubles for Varisty.
“With so many seniors that graduated last year I’m super excited to see so many freshman and new members to the team,” Nguyen said.
Some key players for the Saxons this spring are returning captains Kellie McSween ‘18, Mariana Rey Rosa ‘19, Meg Takara ‘18, and Catherine Hu ‘18. Also returning is a last year state qualifier, Abby Fedor ‘20.  
“We graduated a lot of strong seniors last year, but we have a lot of younger girls we are excited to bring up, “ Selbie Christensen said.
Christensen will play number one doubles for the Saxons this year and has played on Varsity for four years at South.
“I’m hoping to build of last years’ success and finish in the top two in the district” said Ryan Marshall, the head coach for girls tennis.
The Saxons start preseason play on Tues., March 13 and head into league play on Tues., April 10 where they take on the McNary.