Standout singles and doubles players: Our Girls Tennis All-Scholastics
The future of girls tennis on the South Shore is in good hands for years to come.
Our Patriot Ledger/Enterprise All-Scholastic team features a host of freshmen and sophomores and even a seventh-grader -- all of whom figure to be in the mix for years to come.
This spring featured one surprising playoff run as Notre Dame Academy made it all the way to the Division 2 semifinals as a No. 10 seed. Hingham (Div. 1), Duxbury (Div. 2), Norwell (Div. 3) and Pembroke (Div. 3) all made it to their respective quarterfinals, while Plymouth North (Div. 2), Scituate (Div. 2) and Cohasset (Div. 4) advanced to the Round of 16.
Here's a look at this spring's All-Scholastics:
FIRST TEAM
CATALINA ABBOUD
Milton
Sophomore played No. 2 singles for the Wildcats. … She finished the season undefeated. ... Bay State Conference All-Star. … She’s also a volleyball player and is captain-elect for next season. … Member of the Pop Culture Club and Hispanic Culture Club.
MEGAN CORRY
Thayer Academy
Three-year varsity player will be a captain next year for her senior season. … She played No. 3 for the Tigers. … Finished 10-3 overall, 8-3 in Independent School League matches. ... Also had an 8-5 record playing No. 2 doubles. … Said Thayer coach Sally Goldman: "Meg is an exceptionally solid player who is very consistent and covers the court well."
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RUTH DANNISON
Pembroke
As if finishing the season undefeated (22-0 at No. 2 singles) wasn’t enough, Dannison is only just a sophomore. … Patriot League All-Star. … She's 38-4 overall for her career. … “Ruth is able to adjust her game plan as she plays, and her adaptability was one of her greatest strengths,” said Pembroke coach Jessica Walls.
KATELYN ERICKSON
Hingham
Senior who was 8-2 in the Patriot League this year. ... Played mostly No. 2 but stepped up in the middle of the season to play No. 1 for four matches (3-1). … Her overall record was 12-4. … Said coach Linda Partridge: "A mentally tough athlete, Katelyn can frustrate power hitters with her variety of shots and ability to dig winners out of the corner." ... High-honor-roll student and a member of the National Honor Society.
HANNAH FARBER
Oliver Ames
Sophomore No. 1 singles player finished the season with a 14-4 record. … Hockomock League All-Star. … Said OA coach Danielle Erickson: “Being a sophomore at the first singles position, not only did Hannah have to play the best player from each team, she was the best player on the court in almost every match."
ANNABEL KEATING
Duxbury
Due to injuries, Keating missed some matches, but she still managed to be a huge help to the Dragons. … No. 2 singles player finished with a 9-5 Patriot League record. ... Said coach Lori Seman: "Annabel is a natural athlete with an immensely powerful serve and strong groundstrokes with heavy pace."
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SANYA KHADIVI
Hingham
Sophomore had a lot on her plate, playing No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 singles at various times. ... Went 12-7 overall, including 10-2 in Patriot League matches. ... Said coach Linda Partridge: "Sanya took this challenge (of occasionally playing No. 1) in stride, playing electric and booming tennis against some of the top juniors in New England." ... High-honor-roll student.
NICOLE KIMBALL
Bridgewater-Raynham
Sophomore No. 1 player was a unanimous pick as MVP of the Southeast Conference. ... Went 8-0 in league matches. ... Said coach Bob Peterson: “A talented, unassuming player Nicole leads by example setting the competitive tone for our team in every match. She is a pleasure to coach and, if you like tennis, a pleasure to watch her play."
BELLA LaGRASSA
Notre Dame Academy
A senior captain who plays No. 1 doubles for the Cougars, who made it to the Div. 2 state semifinals. … Posted a 13-3 record this spring. … She’s been a varsity player since she was a sophomore and took big strides this season. … Will attend Clemson University in the fall.
SOPHIA LIRIO
Notre Dame Academy
Seventh-grader went 13-4 at No. 2 singles for the Cougars, who made it to the Div. 2 state semifinals. ... Led the team in singles wins. ... Said coach Joanne Healey: “In Sophia’s rookie year at varsity tennis she shows a maturity on the courts beyond her years. Sophia is definitely one to watch.”
NICOLE MAKAREWICZ
Pembroke
This freshman No. 1 singles player was the Patriot League Fisher Division MVP. ... Went 22-1, losing only to Caroline Schulson from Newburyport in the MIAA Div. 3 state quarterfinals. ... Said coach Jessica Walls: "Nicole's strength as a player is her ability to balance her power with her precision, especially with her forehand and her volleys."
AMELIA MAW
Notre Dame Academy
Junior captain won 11 matches at No. 1 singles for the Cougars. … Played a big role in their unexpected run to the Div. 2 state semifinals. … Plays USTA tennis. ... Member of the Spanish Club. … Said coach Joanne Healey: "Her leadership on and off the court has been a great example to the rest of the team."
HOLLY NICHOLS
Bridgewater-Raynham
Senior captain was 6-2 in league play, 10-4 overall. … Southeast Conference All-Star. … Said coach Bob Peterson: “Holly is a relentless competitor, fighting hard for every single point. Holly was a solid contributor to B-R's championship season."
SAM RUDDICK
Hingham
A freshman who made a big leap during the season, forging a 17-2 overall record while playing No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 singles at various times. ... Went 12-0 in the Patriot League. ... Said coach Linda Partridge: "Sam was a versatile, all-court player able to fend off all types of opponents, whether a power hitter or a baseline pusher." ... High-honor-roll student is a member of Student Council and Best Buddies.
CAROLINE SUTLIFFE
Duxbury
A junior who only has one loss in her entire high school career (53-1). … She played No. 3 singles as a freshman and has spent the last two years at No. 1. … Patriot League MVP for the second year in a row. … Her league record this spring was 17-1. … Said coach Lori Seman: "Caroline is a rock star, beating her opponents and usually losing only 1 or 2 games each match."
MELODY TRAN
Milton
Freshman No. 1 singles player was the MVP of the Bay State Conference's Herget Division. ... Only lost twice all season. ... Captain-elect for next season.
JOLIN YANG
Braintree
A junior co-captain who played No. 1 for the Wamps. … Bay State Conference All-Star. ... Also a member of the National Honor Society, Tri-M (Music) National Honor Society, and the Math Team and the Women of Science team. … High-honor-roll student is president and founder of the Coding Club at her school.
AGNES BUELL/TAYLOR FLOREK
Duxbury
The Dragons' No. 1 doubles team went 13-3 in league play. ... Patriot League All-Stars. ... Career record is 27-6. … Coach Lori Seman said of Buell: "Aggressive player who possesses a strong serve and groundstrokes, her crosscourt return is her bread-and-butter shot. ... Of Florek she said: "Possesses excellent powerful groundstrokes and has a great down-the-line return. Her high volleys and pace make her game unbeatable."
MARLENA COLWELL/LILY COOLEY
Bridgewater-Raynham
Both are Southeast Conference All-Stars thanks to their stellar play throughout the season. … The two went 7-0 in league play and 9-1 overall. ... Cooley, a freshman, is a creative net player who provides an energy boost. … Colwell, a senior, brought the experience and skillset that made this pair lethal.
EILY MITCHELL/ANNALIESE COLWELL
Bridgewater-Raynham
Mitchell, a sophomore, had various doubles partners throughout the season but still went 8-0. … Colwell, a senior, played both No. 1 and No. 2 doubles this year. …They finished with seven straight wins for the Southeast Conference champions. … Colwell also earned Honorable Mention all-league recognition; she was 7-1 in the league, 10-2 overall.
MATHILDE MEGARD/MAGGIE O'KEEFFE/SAMMY PRICE
Hingham
Megard got hurt in the middle of the season, which had a ripple effect on the lineup, but the doubles group was still solid. … Megard went 7-0, including 3-0 in the playoffs with O'Keeffe. ... O’Keefe, a senior, was 16-2 overall, including 11-0 in the Patriot League. … Price, a freshman, was 13-4 overall playing both No. 1 and No. 2 doubles, including 9-0 in Patriot League matches. ... All three players are high-honor-roll students.
SECOND TEAM
AVA BOYAJIAN
Plymouth North
Senior captain had a 13-9 overall record, including 10-6 in Patriot League matches. … She was the No. 2 singles player for the second straight season.
AMELIA CAREY
Cardinal Spellman
Senior captain and No. 1 singles player finished the season 11-4. … Said coach Paul Plonowski: “Amelia offered steady performances, always prepared to meet her opponent no matter what their skill level might be."
FIONA CLANCY
Middleboro
A junior captain who played No. 2 singles after being No. 3 last year. ... She posted a 10-8 record. … Said coach Patrick Converse: “(She) pushed through a tough season with fierce competition, all while maintaining dedicated focus."
OLIVIA CRANDALL
West Bridgewater
A senior who finished the season with the team's best singles record. … No. 3 player led the team in multiple ways as a captain.
MYA DEAN
Middleboro
Sophomore went 13-6 at No. 1 singles. … South Shore League All-Star was a Player of the Year nominee. … Said coach Patrick Converse: “For a player who's still at such a young age, we're excited to see where the next two years will take her."
ERIKA DUFFIN
Archbishop Williams
Finished her last high school season with am 8-6 regular-season record at No. 2 singles. … Catholic Central League All-Star. ... Team MVP. … Will attend Clemson University in the fall.
CLARE HAYES
Thayer Academy
Two-year varsity player will be a captain next year as a senior. … Independent School League award-winner for finishing first in position No. 6 in the league with a 9-3 record.
NOELLE ST. CLAIR
Middleboro
Junior captain was 15-3 at No. 3 singles for the Sachems. ... South Shore League All-Star. ... Said coach Patrick Converse: “Another amazing season, only taking losses to two players throughout the season."
LINDA THEA
Randolph
Freshman had a 9-3 record while playing both No. 2 and No. 3 singles for the Blue Devils. … Said coach Charles Bingham: “Even as a freshman she was the leader and backbone of our team this season and the driving factor to the team's success."
LEXI WASHBURN
Scituate
Junior captain played No. 1 singles. .. Had a key role in the Sailors winning a Patriot League Fisher Division. … Said coach Barbara Horne: "When an opponent plays Lexi, they have to beat her, because Lexi is relentless, and she never beats herself."
ADELINE WOODGATE
Archbishop Williams
Freshman went 11-4 in the regular season at No. 3 singles. … Named team's Most Improved Player. ... Catholic Central League All-Star. ... Also plays volleyball and basketball. ... Honor-roll student.
HONORABLE MENTION
Reese Bunker, West Bridgewater
Aislin Dalrymple, Silver Lake
Dee Dee Denoud, Cardinal Spellman
Nedjy Joseph , Brockton
Emily Lim, North Quincy
Christine Lin, North Quincy
Ahunna Okreke, Brockton
Kaylee Pettnielli, West Bridgewater
Hannah Smith, West Bridgewater
This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: South Shore High School Girls Tennis All-Scholastic Team
