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2009 Boys And Girls Tennis Preview
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Published: February 22, 2009
Boys Players To Watch
| Player | School | Year | Comment |
| Michael Alford | Wharton | Junior | No. 1 player on defending 3A state champion team |
| Zach Bandes | Berkeley Prep | Soph. | State doubles qualifier last year |
| Mike Broderick | Alonso | Senior | One of 4A's top doubles players |
| Alex Hallenbeck | Tampa Prep | Senior | A quarterfinalist in last year's 1A competition |
| Andy Hersh | Newsome | Senior | Newsome's No. 1, advanced to 3A individual final last year |
| Subbu Pichappan | King | Senior | The Lions' No. 1 player. |
| Rohit Navelkar | Wharton | Soph. | Last year's 3A No. 4 singles champion |
| Brian Shim | Berkeley Prep | Senior | No. 1 singles players on a strong Buccaneers team |
| Macale Smith | Jesuit | Senior | One of the top players returning for the Tigers |
| Tyler Snook | Alonso | Senior | A 4A state doubles finalist last year |
Boys Teams To Watch
Alonso: A year after qualifying several players at 4A state, the Ravens are poised to make a bigger splash.
Berkeley Prep: The Buccaneers have the talent to challenge for a state championship.
Brandon: The Eagles return all their main contributors from last season.
Bloomingdale: A deep team that returns everyone except last year's No. 1.
Wharton: The defending Class 3A state champion returns the bulk of that title team and could add another trophy this season.
Girls Players To Watch
| Player | School | Year | Comment |
| Kara Cecil | Durant | Senior | Recently committed to Ohio State |
| Maria Datcu | Berkeley Prep | Junior | 1A team singles No. 1 semifinalist |
| Solange La Puente | Plant | Senior | Divisional finalist last year and No. 2 on a talented team |
| Amber Li | Plant | Soph. | Runner-up in team singles state competition |
| Jennifer Miller | Chamberlain | Senior | 3A No. 1 doubles state champion last year |
| Kelly Palmer | Tampa Prep | Senior | Earned a spot in last year's Class 1A individual singles |
| Erin Snook | Alonso | Junior | After steady climb, poised to dominate this year |
| Kelly Sullivan | Tampa Cath. | Soph. | 2A doubles state doubles qualifier last year |
| Meghan Sullivan | Tampa Cath. | Senior | 2A state individual tournament semifinalist last year |
| Ellie Walling | Tampa Prep | Senior | Qualified for Class 1A doubles competition last year |
Girls Teams To Watch
Berkeley Prep: The defending 1A region champion returns plenty of talent.
Chamberlain: Lost No. 1 singles player and 3A runner-up Jamie Mera, but still has enough talent to make a run at a state title.
Plant: Last year's 3A runner-up is deep despite missing Kristen Hurst, who was injured in a November auto accident.
Tampa Catholic: The Sullivan sister combo could help propel the Crusaders to the next level at state.
Tampa Prep: With Kelly Palmer and Ellie Walling leading the way, the Terrapins have the ability to make a splash.
Katherine Smith, Jarrett Guthrie
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