Coach: John Riley
Number of Years as Head Coach: 16th year
Career record: 107-105
2021 record: 6-12
Conference: Laurel Highlands
Returning starters: Julia Ritchey, SOPH; Ashlyn Renner, JR; Kaylee Cole, SR; Adacyn James, SR
Other returning players: Annabel Shippey, SR; Kimmy Yingling, SR; Brooklyn Coppersmith, SOPH
Newcomers: Kate Dunn, FR; Zoe Grill, FR; Lila Kyle, FR; Abigail Smith, FR; Brooke Smith, FR
Strengths: "Return our number-one player Julia Ritchey and 3 doubles starters, Ashlyn Renner, Kaylee Cole and Adacyn James, plus three other girls Annabel Shippey, Kimmy Yingling and Brooklyn Coppersmith who filled in a lot in doubles. Hardworking and fun group of girls who really showed up a lot to work on their tennis skills at volunteer tennis over the summer."
Concerns: "Finding two girls to separate from the pack and seize the number-two and number-three singles positions."
Overall outlook: "Hopefully girls continue to improve and gain confidence in their games and be ready to compete in a very tough LHAC conference."
Team goals: Shoot for a 500 record and hopefully qualify for team districts
Team captains: Kaylee Cole, Adacyn James, Annabel Shippey and Kimmy Yingling
Assistant coach: Shaun Coppersmith
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