Preseason capsule information for the area’s girls tennis teams, as submitted by coaches.
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The Diamondbacks return six lettermen and should contend for a playoff berth.
The Diamondbacks are rebuilding after losing seven seniors.
The Mustangs are hoping to return to the postseason.
The Chargers return nine letter winners as the team makes the jump to Class 4A.
The high school sports season kicks off this week, with events beginning on Thursday. Here’s a look at some of the week’s top matchups.
The Falcons will try to make up for the loss of seven graduated starters.
The Crusaders will try to make up for the loss of nine graduated seniors.
State singles champion Dylan Levitt is one of 12 lettermen returning for the Panthers.
The Panthers return 11 letter winners from last year’s state championship team.
Among high school girls tennis programs, Palo Verde stands alone. So when coach Zach Brandt was asked if he expects another state title, he answered “yes,” with no elaboration.
The Patriots return seven letter winners and have a senior-laden team.
The Bengals hope to compete despite having just six players on the roster.