Chelan High School Tennis PreSeason Outlook

CHELAN - Mountain Goat Tennis looks to reclaim its CTL tennis title after finishing the season undefeated in league for both the boys and the girls. Head Coach Marty Rothlisberger in his 22nd year is excited for the upcoming season and the large turnout for the team. This season Marty will be assisted by multiple coaches including Christie Rothlisberger, Megan Ellis, Katelyn Deal, Britt Guertin, Cynthia Duffus, Alan Grossberg, and Frants Holm-Nielsen.  The Goats open their season this Saturday 3/9 with a jamboree that includes Omak and Manson at Lake Chelan Shores.

Win/Loss Record Last Season:
– Boys: 8-0 in CTL, 11-3 overall
– Girls: 8-0 in CTL, 13-1 overall

CTL Place in Standings Last Season:
– Boys: 1st in CTL
– Girls: 1st in CTL, District Champs, 3rd in State

Number of Returning Players (Varsity and JV Combined):
– 14 girls, 12 boys

Number of Seniors:
– 6 girls, 7 boys

Returning Letter Winners:

Boys:
– Rylen Moody: CTL Player of the Year, 1st Team All League, 5th in 1A State
– Cray Silva: 2nd Team All League, 11-5 regular season
– Tristan Sanderson: All League Honorable Mention, 11-3 regular season
– Wade Sanderson: All League Honorable Mention, 11-5 regular season
– Caleb Sanderson: 10-4 regular season
– Ian Garfoot
– Sawyer Jeffries

Girls:
– Maya Cowan: 1st Team All League, 2nd in 1A State girls doubles, 10-2 regular season
– Josie Garfoot: 2nd Team All League, 17-1 regular season
– Ellie McLemore: 2nd Team All League, 14-5 regular season

Notable Newcomers:

Boys:
– George Neff (12th), Sean Rynd (10th): Practiced with the varsity last year and will challenge for varsity playing time this year
– Elijah Moody (9th): Made strong improvements in the offseason
– Angel Mendez (9th): First-year player with an impressive first week of practice
– Owen Sanderson (8th): Bright future, rallying with the varsity at a young age

Girls:
– Brooklyn Foyle (9th): Practiced with the varsity as an 8th grader in 2023, a key player this year
– Madeline Cowan (9th): Strong JV player last year with significant offseason improvements
– Taylor Hatherell (11th), Estee Flynn (10th), Keira Gjerde (11th), Josie Bekel (9th): Top JV players last year, challenging for varsity roles
– Alison Horner (9th), Kyla Otom (11th): First-year players with an impressive first week of practice

Notable Player Losses from Last Year:

Boys:
– Luke Christopherson (international exchange): 2nd Team All League, State Tournament alternate in boys doubles

Girls:
– Liv Strandberg: 2nd Team All League, 12-4 regular season
– Caelan Rothlisberger: 2nd Team All League, 13-6 regular season
– Piper Grossberg: 1st Team All League, 2nd in 1A State girls doubles, 16-1 regular season
– Arden Paglia: 2nd in CTL, 1st Team All League, State Tournament appearance in singles, 11-4 regular season
– Candice Ducrocq: 8-4 regular season
– Irene Hernandez

General Season Outlook:

Boys:
Despite losing two all-league players, the boys’ team returns from an undefeated CTL season, boasting a majority of the varsity lineup. With CTL Player of the Year Rylen Moody leading the charge, the team anticipates seamless competition with top regional teams right from the start. The ladder showcases consistent talent, ensuring a strong performance across all positions.

Girls:
Last year’s triumphant girls’ team, securing consecutive league and district titles and placing 3rd at state, faces a significant roster turnover. Graduating 7 out of the top 10 players, the team will rely on returning seniors Maya Cowan, Josie Garfoot, and Ellie McLemore for leadership. The infusion of new, talented players from last year’s dominant JV squad brings optimism for significant growth throughout the season. Despite the initial challenge, the girls aim to compete strongly against top regional teams in the latter part of the season.

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CLICK HERE FOR THE GIRLS TENNIS SCHEDULE

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