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SportsCow Fall Sports Preview: Alexandria Area Girls Tennis

HEAD COACH Nick Jansen

YEARS COACHING AT SCHOOL 5 Years

CAREER RECORD 55-46

ASSISTANT COACHES: Jackie Stifter ; Levi Duwenhoegger ; Chloe Johnson

Athletes returning with varsity experience:

Carleigh Lueck, Hope Stark, Cadence Simon, Addison Stevenson, Bentley Kriel, Sam Whaley, Lucy Witte, Kennedy Stevenson.

Newcomers that have a chance to make an impact on varsity:

Lily Eken, Lexi Dummer, Payton Revering, Shelby Nelson, Stella Olson, Aasta Richards

What are your expectations for the team this season?

Practice with full effort and focus each day and bring a competitive spirit to each match.

What do you think are the strengths of your team coming into the season?

We bring back experience. This team loves to play tennis and spent a lot of time on court this past summer and winter. It’s a great group with a positive mindset and desire to get better.

What are areas you will have to improve on as the season goes on?

 Improve on our ability to play with purpose and anticipate at a high level. Compete for a conference and section title.

Top teams in conference

Fergus Falls, St. Cloud, Brainerd

 

Top teams in subsection, section

Bemidji, Elk River