WCHS Girls’ Tennis preseason

The second of March was officially the first day of practice for Coach Behanna’s tennis team.

Sadly, forced to make cuts, Miss Behanna picked conscientiously the players she’ll work hard with during the upcoming season.

The roster includes the following players: Rylee Jenkins, Alyssa Furr, Jessica Carino, Kaitlyn Totman, Holly Watkins, Clara Vassallo, Cayla Kleinschmidt, Jacky Sanchez, Madison Mosser, Isibeal Lamendola ,headed by the leaders Aimee Rich and Kiely Martin, who collaborate with coach Behanna, her assistant Coach Furr, and the two managers, Jenna Vo and Savannah Bannam, to teach the other players new techniques, give them suggestions and cheer them up when needed.

The advisor of the team stated that she “anticipates working with a good group during this season.” She also said “she sees a lot of great potential in a team that doesn’t only work well on the court, but also enjoys each other’s company.” She also looks forward to “seeing them give it all on the court.”

Coach “B”, ironically so-called by the players, admits that she was a little anxious at the end of the last season, as she had quite a few experienced players that were seniors leave the team. However, she can’t wait to see the potential she already noticed in the new players.

Even though the inevitable competitive attitude that the players have to keep, Miss Behanna affirms “it’s really important to create an unbreakable bond that goes beyond the court within the continuously improving team; it’s important as well exhibiting sportsmanship and respect towards the opponents.”

The first home match is scheduled for March 17th, at 5:30, against Strasburg.

Miss Behanna and her players can’t wait to test themselves and give it all for this season. They have already created a really strong relationship, strengthened by the help that they give to each other during the daily practice.