Two returning starters are expected to lead the way for the Neosho High School girls tennis team this fall.
Senior Michelle Lindsay and sophomore Emily Lemus are the team’s returning starters.
The pair should occupy the team’s top singles positions while likely forming a No. 1 doubles team.
Neosho coach Nicholas Hays said the rest of this year’s varsity lineup will consist of players who gained junior varsity experience a year ago. Those spots are still up for grabs as the season approaches.
Hays listed junior Jasmine Martinez and sophomore Mariana Anaya as two players who could contribute at the varsity level this fall.
Hays said he’s seen steady improvements from a number of players thus far.
“Practices are going well,” Hays said. “It’s always nice to see a brand new player improve dramatically over that first couple of weeks of practice. The trick obviously is to try and develop good habits so that they continue to improve and not plateau too early.”
Hays added there’s a lot to like about the group.
“They are all great student-athletes,” he said. “They will help each other out whenever needed and will do whatever is asked of them as well. I look forward to spending the next several weeks with this group.”
The Wildcats are scheduled to begin the season on Aug. 31 at Aurora.
