STA tennis team welcomes seven new players

by ALLISON FITTS

Number of girls: Thirty girls tried out for 22 positions.

Qualifications needed to make team: ‘We are looking for great kids and good tennis players,’ head coach Meghan Parrott said. ‘Enthusiasm is also very important.’

Goals: Parrott said she would love to see state finishes for the team again this year, but she also knows that the key to doing that is taking the season one step at a time.

Freshmen: ‘I’m excited about the incoming class’ abilities,’ Parrott said. ‘I think [the freshmen] class will really contribute to the team.’

Sophomore Mickey Redlingshafer hits a forehand during tennis tryouts. Redlingshafer was on varsity last season.

Seniors: ‘My seniors this year are a diverse group but all great kids,’ Parrott said. ‘I am really looking forward to what [the seniors] will do on and off the court.’