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2007 Intercity tennis individual team previews

Bloomington

Coach: Ed Rozboril

2006: Second in Big 12 and sectional

Returning letterwinners: Juniors – Melissa Carr, Tara Clemens, Heidi Mott, Emily White

FYI: The Purple Raiders host three invitationals and the Big 12 tournament this season. ... The roster features 18 players, nine of whom are seniors and juniors. ... BHS’ final record last season was 7-9.

Central Catholic

Coach: Joe Rondone

2006: 7th in sectional

Returning letterwinners: Seniors – Abbie Mardis, Katie McAllister, Maureen Wieland; Juniors – Sarah Crawford, Shannon Kelly, Hannah McCoy, Mary Kate Moews, Kerry Pelton, Kelsey Shanks; Sophomores – Mackenzie Kraft, Melanie Weber

FYI: The Saints lost only one player from last year’s squad that finished with a 16-1 record. ... Central Catholic toughened its schedule by playing in the Effingham St. Anthony Invitational in mid-September and visiting Belvidere North, which is in its first year.

Normal Community

Coach: Jim Boswell

2006: Big 12 and sectional champions

Returning letterwinners: Seniors – Kendyl Fisher, Emily Gannon, Ava Maxwell, Shelby Svientek; Juniors – Claire Connor, Kristen Laird.

FYI: The Ironmen have won four consecutive sectionals and three straight conference crowns. ... Maxwell advanced to state last year individually, but lost her first two matches. ... Fisher and Laird, both of whom are garnering collegiate interest, finished with a 2-2 record at state.

Normal West

Coach: Phil Nevels

2006: 5th in sectional

Returning letterwinners: Seniors – Gina Mariani, Taylor Birky; Junior – Renae Grilliot.

FYI: Mariani starts the season as the top singles player, while Grilliot and Birk round out the top three. ... The Wildcats compete in the Edwardsville Invitational in late September and play only two of their matches at home.

University High

Coach: Samantha Petinga

2006: 3rd in sectional

Returning letterwinners: Seniors – Kathleen Johnson, Emily Stevens; Juniors – Annie Nord, Amanda Lawler.

FYI: Petinga is in her first season as head coach. ... Freshman Sienna Reuter already has earned the No. 1 spot on the roster. ... Reuter, Nord, Johnson and Stevens will all rotate as the top doubles team.

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