2010 Women’s Tennis Outlook
The first challenge the Cavs will face will be replacing 25 singles wins from number one graduated senior Jenamarie Ianni (15-6) and the versatile Jen Yost (10-9). Ianni provided four years of consistent play, winning over 100 matches in singles play and earning All-AMC accolades three times. The versatile Yost played practically everywhere in the line-up, but found a home at the conclusion of the season at second singles. But if anyone can fill the void, it’s veteran coach Sherry Bossart.
The Cavs have plenty of new faces for upcoming season. Lexington High School standout, Shellie Webster (Fr.) could very well find her way into the number one singles slot. Webster was 22-5 her senior year and played on three state qualifying teams. Sophomore Barbara Lewis (Columbus. OH/St. Frances DeSales) looks to be locked into the number singles spot. Lewis mostly third singles last year, but did see some action at the second position. She was 9-9 last year.
The rest of the line-up could see some juggling. Alison Rossi (So., Warren, OH/John F. Kennedy) will be challenging to play third singles. Rossi was 10-5 last year, playing nine times at fourth singles, four times at third singles, and one match at second singles. Hilary Rossi (Sr., Warren, OH/John F. Kennedy), Alison’s older sister, will also be in hunt, along with freshman Kayla Shaheen (Canton, OH/Central Catholic). Hilary sported a 10-7 singles mark, playing mostly fifth singles. Shaheen comes off a superb career at Central Catholic, playing first singles her senior year.
The remainder of the line-up looks strong, with veterans Julia Kole (Jr., Mississauga, ONT/St. Aloysius Gonzaga), Laura Meiler (Jr., Salem, OH/HS) and freshman Alison St. George (Boardman, OH/Cardinal Mooney) challenging for the final two slots.
Webster and Lewis look to be the top doubles team, but nothing is written in stone. Alison Rossi and Kayla Shaheen could be paired, with the Rossi sisters also playing together. Kole, Meiler and St. George will also be in the mix, along with veterans Rebeka Beresh (So., North Canton, OH/St. Thomas Aquinas) and Kara Papatheodorou (So., North Canton, OH/St. Thomas Aquinas) and newcomer Nicole Duncan (Jr., Norton, OH/HS).
