(Atlantic) The Atlantic tennis teams wrapped up preseason practice and start competition this evening against Kuemper. Atlantic Head Coach Mike McDermott says the top of the girls’ lineup is set; however, the bottom portion of the lineup will be a game-time decision.
Coach McDermott says Addie Freund is number 3, and Dani Bennett is at 4. He says the bottom two spots are still up in the air. McDermott says Aubrey Winford, Aunika Darrow, Taryn O’Brien, and Ellie Butler are in contention for the final spots.
Kinnick Juhl, a returning state doubles qualifier, is the number one singles player, Reid Woodward is number two, and Conner Johnson is currently number three.
Coach McDermott says four players, Brock Goodrich, Rayden Wheeler, Zayden Parker, and Koen Juhl, are pushing for the fourth spot.
Coach McDermott says Kuemper will be a tough matchup in both the boys and the girls’ competitions.
The girls’ match is at Graham Park in Carroll, and the boys’ match is at the Atlantic tennis courts. The girls’ match starts at 4:00 p.m., and the boys’ match starts at 4:30 p.m.
