Grand Traverse Herald, Traverse City, MI - Girls tennis team receives academic honors

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Girls tennis team receives academic honors

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Traverse City Central High School girls varsity tennis team recently received All-State academic honors. In addition, the girls varsity tennis team was the top grade point average for Traverse City Central High School teams and one of the top grade point averages in the state. Other team and individual accolades include:

-- Big North champions

-- Regional champions

-- Ranked #3 in the state

-- Won 10 of 11 tournaments

-- Undefeated in dual meets

-- #4 at State Finals

-- Ali Gribi / Laura Spencer were undefeated and State Champions at # 1 Doubles (44-0).

-- Erin Chadwell was #3 seed at State Finals at #1 singles (35-3).

-- Erin Chadwell, Ali Gribi, Kayla Casciano, Sarah Malone and Emily LeLandais each posted more than 100 career wins each.

-- Trojan doubles teams posted a collective 164-8 record.

-- Four Trojans have been named All-State: Erin Chadwell, Ali Gribi, Laura Spencer and Sarah Malone.

-- Four Trojans have won State titles: Ali Gribi, Laura Spencer, Erin Chadwell and Sarah Malone.

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The Traverse City Central High School girls varsity tennis team claimed All-State Academic honors. Pictured left to right, back row, are Coach Larry Nykerk, Jenna Boullion, Kayla Casciano, Adela Fedor, Sarah Malone, Emily Burke, Ali Gribi, Erin Chadwell, Laura Spencer, Maggie Milliken. In the front row are Jillian Bergsma, Emily Lelandais and Mandy Street. / (Click for larger image)