Girls’ tennis faced uncertain prospects this 2022 season. We had lost two starters to graduation. The Dual County League has the strongest tennis programs in the Commonwealth, and the going would be tough.

Predictably, at the start we faced powerful teams from Lincoln-Sudbury, Acton, Concord, and Boston Latin. Though we could not match their firepower, our girls competed hard and learned a lot from the experience. The varsity and JV teams practiced enthusiastically, and soon we found our stride. At season’s end we swept both opponents in the DCL tournament and entered the MIAA tournament ranked 15^th in Division One.

On Monday, June 6^th we hosted Bishop Feehan in the first round and earned a well-deserved 3-2 victory. Junior captains Abi Handel and Melinda Yung took the lead at first doubles and, along with second doubles tandem Mana Hayashida and Julia Lee, won in straight sets. We needed one more win to secure the victory, and once again third singles player Olivia French came through, also in straight sets.

On Wednesday, June 8^th we travel to face Lexington, the second seed in the tournament. Whatever the challenge, the girls will give their best effort. Win or lose, the season is drawing to a conclusion. Overall,  it has been a success, and coach Guermazi and I have enjoyed working with the team this spring.