Pioneers Tennis Preview Under Coach Zigon
Sarah Zigon’s 2011 Pioneers face a rebuilding year with an 8-4 record goal. Amelia Williams and Angela Rodriguez lead with junior and senior experience, while Courtney Green as a sophomore competes for first singles alongside JV call ups Taylor Peyton Naomi Dedrick and Maria Rodriguez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zigon
Amelia Williams
Kari Wonder
Angela Rodriguez
Courtney Green
The
Pioneers
Marie Masters
Holly Howser
Williams
Rodriguez
Zigon
Green
Taylor Peyton
Naomi Dedrick
Maria Rodriguez
Rich Robbins Ties to Lead New Tennis Team at SWC Outlook
Rich Robbins in first year as coach directs a young lineup led by Natalie Keron and Sarah Souders. Team eyes third or fourth place in SWC with Greg Stringer as assistant. Christine Dieken heads another program with Erin Hrivnak and Jamie Carpenter key players shaping a hopeful season. Ralph Dunbar’s Demons projected top contenders in NE Ohio with Golick sisters and Dunbar back for another run. Carolyn Hughes leads a fourth program with Mentiar and Rini as letter winners and Nako as a rising doubles threat.
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Rich Robbins
Natalie Keron
Sarah Souders
Andrea Hama
Elizabeth Sturges
Brandi Nowlin
Macy Szucs
Michelle Ondeka
Outlook
Robbins
USPTA
Fox Creek
Keron
Greg Stringer
Christine
Chiricosta) Dieken
SWC
Lorain County Athletic Administrators Association
LCAAA
Erin Hrivnak
Jamie Carpenter
Briana Makadia
Rachel Johnson
Maya Warner
Hrivnak
Dieken
Dicken
Westlake
Ralph Dunbar
Lauren Golick
Julia Dunbar
Melissa Djohan
Paavani Reddy
Lyndsey Golick
Amanda Jaros
Erin Tanker
Marrisa Li
Ohio
Golick
Lyndsey
Jo Ann Howley
Natalie Wilson
Kristen Anglin
Summer Rogier
Fiona Gibbons
Julie Mello
Jocelyn Koerner
Howley
Magnificat Blue
Chris Johnson
Emily Witt
Grafton
Sarah Patrick
Avon Lake
Blue Streaks
Witt
Lauren O'Malley
Patrick
Northeast Ohio
Mags
Johnson
State
Columbus
Local Lorain County Tennis Standouts Lead Strong 2024 Roster
Lake Ridge’s Tori Bandyopadhyay and Alex Ridel anchor first doubles as the Lions aim for top Lorain County status. Avon Lake’s Erin Hrivnak, Elyria Catholic’s Erika Emling, Avon’s Hallie Menzier, Amherst’s Natalie Keron, Magnificat’s Sarah Patrick, Madisyn Rini, and Emily Witt fill key singles roles. The squad treks toward district and state goals with a deep, veteran lineup anchored by standout captains.
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Tori Bandyopadhyay
Alex Ridel
Lake Ridge
Lions
Lorain County
Johnson
Witt
Magnificat
Madison Hromada
Lorain
Maddy Lugh
Avon Lake
Sarah Patrick
Mags
Eagles defend crowns amid turnover in WSC and LCAAA
The Eagles enter with a rebuilt lineup after losing star seniors Carmela Mostardi and Megan Monroe and coach Robin Aston. Senior Rini moves to first singles while Mentlar takes on leadership roles and Maddie Nakon contributes as a strong freshman. Shoregals and Lions eyes on WSC and LCAAA titles amid returning juniors and seniors.
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Hallie Menzier
Avon
The
Eagles
Mustards
Megan Monroe
WSC
Carmela Mostardi
Robin Aston
Hughes
North Ridge
Rini
Mostardi
Mentlar
Maddie Nakon
Panthers look to rebound under new coach Cortes after tough season
The Elyria Portals article highlights six returning players including seniors Megan Pack and Michi Palichleb with new coach Cortes at the helm. Emling, runner-up in the SCAAA Tournament, leads as a senior poised to build on last year. Also noted are Middies and North Ridgeville squads with seven freshmen and a mix of experience under coaches Gipson and Weckesser, plus a near winless Elyria Sailors season and potential Lions improvements under Sean Hicks.
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Erika Emling
Elyria Catholic
Lions
Dan Gilles
Megan Pack
Michi Palichleb
Julia Carroccio
Bridget Bucks
Lauren Morgan
Rachel Kozma
Lauren Opalenik
Rachel Stevens
Sierra Burkey
Anastasia Rainbow
Panthers
Cortes
Emling
Christine Gipson
Rachel Pickering Jr
Danielle Smith
Payal Patel
Theresa van Keuren
Hemani Raval
Molly Riddick
Paige Smith
Hannah Sedlak
Gipson
Michelle Dukeman
Dan Smith
Elyria
Middies
North Ridgeville Rangers
Jake Weckesser
Jordan Reitknecht
Taylor Wishner
Monique Mihalski
Carol Yun
Lauren Marflake
Megan O'Neill
Tabitha McCloskey
Savannah Heck
Rangers
Reitknecht
Weckesser
Sean Hicks
Rachel Rice
Olivia Miraldi
Marissa Beals
Anjiana Kapadia
Sara Al-Haddad
Alex Ridel
Tori Bandyopadhyay
Taylor Soto
The
Berthy Feng
Hicks
Lorain County
USTA
Witt
Columbus
State
Johnson
Witt battles through growing pains on Magnificat tennis
Witt, a Magnificat sophomore, explains her season aims after a brief state debut loss to Lakota East's Taylor Holden. Coach Johnson praises her mental growth and endurance, noting guidance from Ashdown and a demanding schedule to raise her level.
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USTA
Witt
Columbus
Taylor Holden
State
Sery
Todd
Ash
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Amherst
Shoregals
Westlake Demons
Avon Eagies
Carolyn Hughes
Hallie Mentiar
Madisyn Rini
Abby Schwartz
Annie DeLuca
Melissa Cirilo
Rilee Monroe
Laura Schmitz
Nicole Lacy
Northeast
Comets
Chronicle
Bay
Rocky River
Mustardi
Monroe
Elyria Catholic Panthers
Denise Corts
Erika Embing
Katie Lester
Avon Eagles
Midview Middies
Down
Chris
Ashdown
St. Edward
Paramount
Mike D’andrea
Traq Performance Institute
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