Demons rely on Choban and Golick sisters in strong lineup
Leah Choban, sr. Westlake, moves up from No. 2 to lead the Demons after a SWC second-singles title. Lindsey Golick, junior, Avon Lake, a two time district qualifier and state doubles participant, steps toward a steady singles role. Rachel Johnson, junior, Avon Lake, returns as a top performer and Shoregals veteran, after placing in LCAAA and SWC events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauren Golick
Julia Dunbar
Ie Federer
Cleveland Browns
Green Bay Packers
Lindsey Golick
Tom Huntley
Rachel Johnson, Jr
Avon Lake
Shoregals
Notable High School Tennis Standouts Highlight Local Stars
A group of top players from Avon Lake and Magnificat showcase talent with strong records and state tournament runs. Rachel, Natalie, Lauren, and Lauren OMalley are profiled for leadership in singles, doubles success, and off court achievements.
Eagles look to rise in SWC with Keron leading charge
Finished fourth in the SWC last season and aim for a higher finish. Senior Natalie Keron leads first singles as Magnificat and coach Kara Gibbs rebuild with six returning letterwinners. The Demons also feature Lauren O Malle y taking first singles and a new coach Tom Huntley guiding a slate of returning SWC champions as they seek to maintain the program’s high standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natalie Keron
Eagles
WSC
Penne Arenes Ali
Laura Graham
Jennifer Bertrand
Morgan Ashton
Paige Bokman
Paige Bennett
Ananya Kanumuri
Mallory Bridle
Carla Garlitz
Abby Gaba
Christina Pedecini
Caroline Hughes
Scaaa Letterwinners
Madisyn Rini
Madison Nakon
Kara Hejnal
Olivia Bertrand
Janna Curran
Katie Shutsa
Kelly Nicklaus
Julie Lorincz
Lauren Vajentic
Rini
Nakon
Hughes
Callie Lopez
Rachel Stevens
Lauren Opalenik
Danielle Swanson
Kathryn Scarvelli
Alyssa Beck
Emily Carroccio
Macie Boehm
Caroline Heitz
Lopez, Stevens
Opalenik
Panthers
Southwestern Conference Tennis Preseason Notes and Coaches
Rich Robbins leads the Southwestern Conference items with Natalie Keron and Elizabeth McDermott highlighted as top players. Coaches Christine Dieken, Eric Hodge, Laura Graham, Tom Huntley, and Denise Corts guide teams with varying experience and recent success in SWC and SCAAA events.
Local Tennis Programs Preview Edge In 2013 Season
Independent and other area tennis teams show mixed 2013 records. Sean Hicks leads the Royals with seven years in coaching and key freshmen aiming for more wins. Chris Johnson’s Blue Streaks seek state team advancement with O’Malley and Vesikallio guiding singles and doubles. Dan Miroff’s Jaguars rebuild after five seniors, counting on Schuette to boost first singles.
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Dan Smith
Don Kaminski
Stefanie Gipson
Hannah Sedlak
Taylor Bartone
Macella McClanahan
Cassidy Hogue
Taylor Kenyon
Sophie Horwedel
Samantha Galvin
Sonali Patel
Amanda Haupt
Baillie Pirkel
Priya Rawal
Holly Stutz
The
Middies
Elyria
Smith
Midview Boys
Kaminski
Mark A. Kuhnie
Fiona Gibbons
Melanie McHenry
Emmy Adkins
Desiree Reutter
Amanda Aron
Lauren Pawloski
Lauren Hollars
WSC
Jo Ann Howley
Kuhnle
Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic
Reutter
Sean Hicks
Katie Hatcher
Katie Humphreys
Erica Duncan
Rachel Volk
Gretchen Norton
Riya Lakkaraju
Sarah Freeman
Evie Krislov
Royals
Hicks
Chris Johnson
Lauren O'Malley
Westlake
Tess Moran
Caitlin Harvey
Claire Coyne
Alexandra Vesikallio
Nikita Zuber
Blue Streaks
Grafton
Emily Witt
O'Malley
Moran
Vesikallio
Dan Miroff
Colleen FitzGerald
Allison Saracina
Molly McAfee
Hannah Schuette
Avon Lake
Angela Cicero
Brittany Hegeman
Grace Hendryx
Abigail Riley
Olmsted Falls
Bridget FitzGerald
Angela Weiland
Caroline Saracina
Caroline Davis
Christine Zaky
Anna Hutchinson
Jaguars
Schuette
Indiana
Rini Builds Confidence As Avon Oaks Tennis Aims High
Avon coach Caroline Hughes says Rini's self belief has grown this season after an injury disrupted her previous year. Rini recalls competing against strong players and credits a supportive team, aiming to win the LCAAA and WSC titles and advance through districts to state.
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USTA
Maria Sharapova
Ohio State Buckeyes
Brecksville
Natalie
Amherst
Rich Robbins
Avon
Caroline Hughes
Rini
Avon Lake
WSC
Districts
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Leah Choban, Sr
Choban
Demons
Rafael Nadal
Lindsey Golick, Jr
Richard Sherman
New England Patriots
Rocky River
Chorale
Avon Lake High School
Rachel
Christine Dicken
Natalie Keron, Jr
Ohio
Ohio Tennis Coaches Association
Serena Williams
Lauren
Lauren O'Malley, Sr
Magnificat
Madisyn Rini, Sr
Annie DeLuca
Keron
O’malley
Golick
Johnson
Avon Eagles
Westlake Demons
Leah Choban
Northeast Ohio
Kara Gibbs
Courtney Green
Sarah Mortier
Maisy Breese
Julia Engle
Delaney Geib
Lizzie Spieth
Brianna Christie
Ivy Esser-Whidden
Madi Vladic
Ysabelle Yrad
Klair Barr
Alisha James
Caitlin Fuell
Gibbs
Green
Southwestern Conference
Elizabeth McDermott
Reagan Franta
Madison Brattoli
Caroline Stokes
Carollynn Judge
Emily Zichi, Jr
Rachel Rosebeck
Kimmy Newton
Christine Dieken
Rachel Johnson
North Olmsted Eagles
Eric Hodge
Delanie Sherman
Bulldogs
Graham
Gwyn Kelleher
Sneha Ramachandan
Jordan Martin
Maahi Mistry
Deena Ali
Ralph Dunbar
Julia
Huntley
Kelleher
Ramachandan
Dunbar
West Shore
Elyria Catholic Panthers
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Midview Middies
North Ridgeville Rangers
Brandon May
Taylor Wishner
Carol Yun
Megan O'Neal
Kaitlyn Heck
Mia Slone
Autumn Brenker
Lauren Marflake
Michaela Ferrara
Jasmine Mihalski
Lauren Hall
Jocelyn Jacovetti
Nicole Scialabba
Rangers
Chronicle
Lake Ridge Royals
Saint Joseph Academy
Hrivnak
Bay District
Katy Quillin
Country Club
Mario
Dan Gilles
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