By DAVE BELCHER
Moapa Valley Progress
The Moapa Valley High School 2017-18 Tennis season is underway. Both boys’ and girls’ tennis teams have some seasoned athletes returning to the roster, along with some upcoming freshman who are new to the sport.
The Pirate tennis athletes are sure to give some great competition to their opponents with returning athletes on the boy’s team. Chase Hadley, Slade Graham and Jacob Leavitt; all of whom had successful runs in Regional play last season; will return to provide some excitement for the Pirates.
Gavin Hadley, Colby May, Trevor Nelson and Luke Hauver are new and will be asked to fill in if the Pirates make a run for the league title.
The girl’s team comes back with some powerful returning athletes as well. Jurnie Crawford, Morgan Aikele and Lily Leavitt, all of whom showed some strong play at Regionals last season will lead the team.
Several new players have joined the ranks of the girl’s team this season as well. These include Myra Mortensen, Kayla Lyon, Britnee Leavitt, Benedicte Johannessen (Benny), Maxime Van der laan, and Abby Rose.
“We look forward to a fulfilling and challenging season to strengthen our athletes and improve their skills leading us into a State showing,” said head MVHS Tennis Coach Donna Forester.
Also new to the team this year is Assistant Coach Gavin Coburn. Coach Coburn comes to us with high school playing experience and is a great fit for the team.
MVHS 2017 Tennis Season Schedule
Aug 24 3:00 PM Desert Pines
Aug 25 3:00 PM Eldorado
Aug 26 3:00 PM Faith Lutheran
Aug 29 3:00 PM Chaparral
Aug 31 3:00 PM Del Sol
Sep 06 3:00 PM Virgin Valley
Sep 07 3:00 PM Basic
Sep 08 3:00 PM Boulder City
Sep 11 3:00 PM SECTA
Sep 12 3:00 PM Chaparral
Sep 14 3:00 PM Del Sol
Sep 18 3:00 PM Virgin Valley
Sep 25 3:00 PM Boulder City
Sep 27 3:00 PM SECTA
Oct 6-7 TBA Team Regionals
Oct 8-14 TBA Ind. Regionals
Oct 19-20 TBA State South
Home games in bold
Schedule subject to change without notice
