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SPRING SPORTS Girls Varsity Tennis | 8-7 Overall 8-4 in the ISL
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eturning players Nina Milbank ’10 (captain), Whitney Hartmeyer ’11, Julia Metzger ’11, Ali Norton ’12, Sage Redman ’12, and Helena Duffee ’10 were joined by India Dial ’13, Carly Margolis ’12, and Emory Wellman ’11 from last year’s junior varsity squad. Sensational newcomer CC Ho ’13 rounded out the roster of the talented 10-member team. Groton opened its season one day after the girls returned from spring break. They quickly incurred two losses to perennially strong teams that are not ISL members. The team was able to use the lessons it learned from those early matches, and with some consistent practices quickly shape itself into a group of tenacious and perceptive players. The team started its ISL season with a close victory against Governor’s. As the girls gained more confidence and solidified as a team, they started to turn in stronger wins against very competitive teams. A highlight of the season came in the span of two weeks in
MVP CC Ho connects with a forehand.
late April and early May when they were able to win four straight matches against strong ISL opponents. Solid and consistent wins by Julia and CC kept the team competitive in most situations. Outstanding, if not as consistent, performances by other members of the squad invariably made the difference between a win and a loss for the team. Ultimately the strength of the team lay in its depth and the valuable contributions that each player made. Groton ended its season with a record of 8-7 overall and 8-4 in the ISL, which put it in third place in the league. At the New England Invitational, Julia’s and CC’s A doubles team made it all the way to the finals where they were finally defeated in an exciting and competitive match. Seniors Nina Milbank and Helena Duffee leave the team this year. Their work ethic, managerial skills, and team spirit will be missed, but the team will continue to have plenty of depth for the 2011 season.
Co captain Whitney Hartmeyer '11 concentrates.
62 | Quarterly Fall 2010
All-ISL: Julia Metzger Honorable Mention: CC Ho Most Improved: Helena Duffee MVP: CC Ho Coaches Award: Nina Milbank Captains for 2011 season: Whitney Hartmeyer and Julia Metzger