2023 Morris/Sussex girls tennis team-by-team preview capsules

Boonton

Coach: Kathie Foley, seventh season

Last year: 0-12

Returnees: Sr. Addison Dicang, Sr. Adalia Edwards, Sr. Madaline Turula, Sr. Ella Manhardt, Jr. Mia Kaplan

Newcomers: Sr. Kyra Cooke, Jr. Mikaela Calderon, Jr. Alicia Rodriguez, So. Ivanna Robello

Outlook: The majority of the lineup is back, so Boonton expects to be competitive.

Chatham

Coach: James Cai, 11th season

Last year: 12-1, nine-time Morris County Tournament champion

Returnees: Sr. Sophia Paparo, Sr. Angela Yang, Jr. Laura Egan, Jr. Jin Zhang

Newcomers: Fr. Mary Yang

Outlook: With four returning varsity players, Chatham is poised to compete for its 10th straight MCT title.

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Hanover Park

Coach: Tara Geisser, 10th season

Last year: 9-4

Returnees: Sr. Celine Ramos, Sr. Sonya Anderson, Jr. Avani Sohoni, Jr. Danielle Bulbin, So. Tanvi Daita, So. Audrey Lee

Newcomers: Sr. Ashley Peterson

Outlook: Experienced Hanover Park should be competitive.

High Point

Coach: Jesse Strehl, second season

Last year: 7-5

Returnees: Sr. Janeisha Durney, Jr. Emilia Matti, Jr. Julia Moskal, Jr. Brenna Sopov, Jr. Kayla Aguilar-Pinos, Jr. Alexa Hernandez, So. Maria Kozlowski

Outlook: Experienced High Point expects to improve.

Kinnelon

Coach: Mark Landzert, fifth season

Last year: 11-4

Returnees: Sr. Claire Wang, Sr. Jianna Sartorio, Sr. Adi Mittler, Sr. Kaelyn Castellano-Smith, Jr. Sophie Kempe, Jr. Sara Garg

Newcomers: So. Catherine Fritz

Outlook: Experienced Kinnelon hopes to compete for the NJAC-Liberty, Morris County and North 1, Group 1 titles.

Kittatinny

Coach: Al Paolucci, 23rd season

Last year: 10-2, NJAC-Freedom champion

Returnees: Sr. Olivia Lombardo, Jr. Paige DeCaro, Jr. Jordan Valleau

Newcomers: Sr. Amanda Lo, Sr. Lillian Hanlon, Jr. Josie Nuzzo

Outlook: The Cougars expect to compete in the NJAC-Freedom.

Lenape Valley

Coach: Dan Moylan, third season

Last year: 4-8

Returnees: Sr. Claire Gallagher, Sr. Megha Amin, Sr. Ella Smith-Christie; Sr. Sophia Costanza, Jr. Kendra Smith, Jr. Regina Williams, Jr. Paige Henricksen

Newcomers: Sr. Amira Abdallah, Sr. Kayla Bolanos Cortes, Sr. Ava Madonna, Sr. Sila Ozbay, Jr. Bella Hoffman, Jr. Sydney Stansfield, Fr. Bailey Van Dyke

Outlook: Six of the Patriots' top seven players return.

Madison

Coach: Anton Carrera, second season

Last year: 7-11

Returnees: Sr. Carly Macrina, Jr. Kaden Peterson, So. Caroline Bibbee

Newcomers: So. Marie Hamahata, So. Celia Tombalakian, So. Asia Sohoni, So. Alexis Maroukian, Fr. Katherine Scarpa, Fr. Korryn Peterson

Outlook: With 40 available players, Madison expects to finish over .500.

Mendham

Coach: Jessica Borkowski, seventh season

Last year: 5-9

Returnees: Sr. Sophia Tiboni, Jr. Kaitlyn Rostiac, So. Sophia Pyznar

Newcomers: Fr. Sofia Ciccarone, Fr. Maya Gieszczynski, Fr. Logan Hanson

Outlook: The inexperienced Minutemen hope to compete in the NJAC-American.

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Montville

Coach: Rick Mosera, first season

Last year: 6-10, 5-5 NJAC-American

Returnees: Sr. Reese McDermott, Sr. Shikha Kundur, Sr. Alexa Skibitsky, Jr. Brooke Misiora, Jr. Eva Skibitsky, Jr. Morgan Soehnlein

Newcomers: So. Abby Broder, So. Hannah Friedman

Outlook: The JV coach since 2016, Mosera inherits a deep, experienced team from Ken Sachs, who was at the helm for 30 years.

Morris Hills

Coach: Meaghan Barger, 10th season

Last year: 13-4, NJAC-National champion

Returnees: Sr. Megan Graham, Sr. Synthia Mani, Jr. Sanjana Medapati, Jr. Saloni Panchamia, Jr. Saanvi Indoria, Jr. Ruhi Kamdar

Outlook: Veteran Morris Hills is excited to step up to the NJAC-American.

Morris Knolls

Coach: Eric Mindrebo, second season

Last year: 5-9

Returnees: Sr. Aarna Shah, Sr. Sara Gomez, Sr. Ruhi Joshi, Sr. Evangeline Hunter

Newcomers: Sr. Angelika Brzyzek, Jr. Abigail Hsu, So. Kendyl Croft

Outlook: Despite graduating their top two singles players, the Golden Eagles are ready for the challenging NJAC-National.

Morristown

Coach: Lance Lieberman, first season

Last year: 3-14

Returnees: Sr. Victoria Cardenas-Colindres, Sr. Claire Hardy, Jr. Ella Hardy

Newcomers: Sr. Olivia Gustavsan, Sr. Anna Rivetti, Sr. Megan O'Brien, Jr. Sukany Vasudevan, Sr. Natalie Verga, Jr. Elia Trombetta, Jr. Keira Fitzgerald

Outlook: Lieberman, the longtime Morristown boys tennis coach, inherits a veteran team from Jeff Tukel, who retired after 12 seasons.

Morristown Beard

Coach: Brett Michel, 11th season

Last year: 11-4, 9-1 NJAC-Liberty champion

Returnees: Sr. Jackie Velikiy, Sr. Emily Reitman

Outlook: Morristown Beard is rebuilding after losing five starters to graduation, including 2022 MCT first singles champion Olivia Siegel.

Mount Olive

Coach: Mike Radzieski, fifth season

Last year: 9-5

Returnees: Sr. Lily Darnesto, Sr. Aanya Khanderia, Jr. Maggie Tilves, Jr. Isabella Moschello, Jr. Juliana Moscatello, So. Pritisha Panda

Newcomers: Fr. Catherine Wu

Outlook: The Marauders are experienced and prepared.

Mountain Lakes

Coach: Ryan Price, second season

Last year: 9-5

Returnees: Sr. Elaine Wu, Sr. Dasha Furlender, Sr. Manasvi Shah, So. Mira Sun, So. Connie Wang

Newcomers: Jr. Chloe Lin, Jr. Micah Chang

Outlook: Mountain Lakes is deep and consistent.

Parsippany

Coach: Michael Miller, ninth season

Last year: 15-2, 9-1 NJAC-Independence champion

Returnees: Sr. Saloni Shah, Sr. Celine Chen, So. Vyshali Chitneedi

Newcomers: Trinity Johnson, Risha Dinesh, Camryn Lorencovitz, Soniya Lamicchane

Outlook: The Red Hawks hope for continued success after graduating four starters.

Parsippany Hills

Coach: Dave Bongiovanni, 29th season

Last year: 3-14

Returnees: Sr. Nitya Vijay, Sr. Zoha Munawer, Jr. Harini Talluri, Jr. Hasini Talluri

Newcomers: Jr. Taylor Wong, Fr. Laura Mosiello

Outlook: The Vikings hope to compete in the NJAC-Independence.

Pequannock

Coach: Brandon Horetsky, fourth season

Last year: 2-12

Returnees: Sr. Hannah Steigerwalt, Sr. Olivia Conoscenti, Sr. Abby Goll, Sr. Hiba Oumial, Jr. Kiera Killion, Jr. Delaney Brown, Jr. Katie Inglis, Jr. Leah Hunt

Newcomers: Sr. Megan Hall, Jr. Sam Rocciola

Outlook: Experienced Pequannock hopes to compete in the NJAC-Independence and NJSIAA North 1, Group 1.

Pope John

Coach: Patricia McGinley, first season

Last year: 4-6

Returnees: Sr. Lily Peterson, Sr. Anika Rodrigues, Jr. Taylor Ashworth, So. Julia Tarkowska

Newcomers: Fr. Jailinn Alphonse, Fr. Ava Duda

Outlook: McGinley, a former Pope John tennis player, takes over a competitive program.

Randolph

Coach: Dan DiNozzi, first season

Last year: 12-4, Morris County Tournament runner-up

Newcomers: Jr. Noelle Thompson, So. Sophie Visser, Fr. Ava Pinho

Outlook: Boys varsity coach DiNozzi inherits an entirely new team from Don Fritch, who retired after 25 years.

Roxbury

Coach: Rob Doyle, second season

Last year: 3-11

Returnees: Sr. Kaylie Blanchard, Jr. Bella McHugh, Jr. Ella Desjardins

Newcomers: So. Salome Osuna Mesa, So. Cara McIntee

Outlook: Roxbury is continuing to grow.

St. Elizabeth

Coach: Joan Braulio, first season

Last year: 8-5

Returnees: Sr. Avery Kelly, Jr. Madeleine Soliman, Jr. Luciana Guido

Newcomers: Jr. Audrey McCarus, So. Alyssa Massaroni, Fr. Olivia Ventola, Fr. Morgan Artiglere

Outlook: The Panthers hope to compete in the NJAC-Independence.

Sparta

Coach: Andrew Lowery, sixth season

Last year: 6-11

Returnees: Sr. Scarlet Matteson, Jr. Julia Miller

Newcomers: Sr. McKaela Reekie, Sr. Kyleigh Mongon,Fr. Sara Schwarz, Fr. Emily Dondero

Outlook: Sparta is cautiously optimistic in the challenging NJAC-National.

Vernon

Coach: Ray Loughren, third season

Last year: 1-9

Returnees: Sr. Nicole Charuka, So. Juliette Miller, So. Sam Werner, So. Karolina Czerhoniak

Newcomers: Jr. Kaymenia O’Briek, Jr. Christina Kim, Fr. Brooke Giessuebel

Outlook: Young Vernon hopes to improve.

Villa Walsh

Coach: John Adams, seventh season

Last year: 5-9

Returnees: Sr. Katie Eagan, Sr. Sarah Chambeau, Jr. Malia Nugent, Jr. Kaitlyn Pavagadhi, Jr. Olivia Chang, So. Angelina Santorelli, So. Cameron Shull

Newcomers: Jr. Lynette Gao, So. Giselle Scanella, So. Olivia Parillo, Fr. Valentina Reale

Outlook: After a rebuilding 2022 season, Villa Walsh is poised for success.

Wallkill Valley

Coach: Earl Hornyak, third season

Last year: 11-1, NJAC-Colonial champion

Returnees: Sr. Kaylyn Bowden, Jr. Claire Kornak

Newcomers: Sr. Megan Nolan, Jr. Brooke Galway, Jr. Usama Alieme, Jr. Gabriella Kelly, So. Fiona Gordon

Outlook: The Rangers are young but expect to improve.

West Morris

Coach: Erik Jacobsen, ninth season

Last year: 3-8

Returnees: Sr. Mia Liloia; Sr. Cassidy White, Sr. Sophia Holl; Sr. Meghan Hammer, Sr. Ellyn Tarnacki, Sr. Amelia Goncalves, Jr. Lauren Zito, Jr. Lia Nowak

Newcomers: Fr. Aarah Patel

Outlook: Veteran West Morris is expecting a comeback season.

Whippany Park

Coach: Rachel Romano, 19th season

Last year: 4-9

Returnees: Sr. Kayley McArdle, Sr. Maris Day, Jr. Ashley Carnicella, Jr. Natalie Lenzi, Jr. Lauren Stelwagon, So. Audrey Rha

Newcomers: Audrey Lee, Amanda Wickenheisser

Outlook: The Wildcats hope newcomers will contribute immediately.

This article originally appeared on Morristown Daily Record: Morris/Sussex girls tennis team-by-team preview capsules 2023