Girls tennis preview
Syosset's Hannah Camhi was the runner-up at the state tournament in Eastside Racquet Club in Manlius. Credit: Frank Koester
Syosset again looks to be the dominant force in the county behind junior Hannah Camhi. Senior Ashley Sandler returns after going 12-2 last year, while doubles will be anchored by the improved team of Lisa Petruzillo and Rithaka Reddy. Roslyn will challenge them in Conference I on the strength of the doubles team of Paige Mintz and Missy Edelblum. Garden City will be led by Jacqueline Raynor.
Conference II champion Plainview graduated six seniors, with Leah Green moving up into first singles. As the new team is young, it may leave some wiggle room for Manhasset to move up. It returns Emily Lattner and Kaitlin Miller. South Side has a strong singles lineup and could be a surprise team to watch behind Deana Davoudias and Rachel Senker. Great Neck South boasts good depth and will ride All-Division first singles Emma Brenner. Carey/Sewanhaka will be strong in Conference III.
County champion Half Hollow Hills West graduated eight players and, despite returning Carly Siegel at first singles, probably will not be as dominant as it was last year. It might be enough for Hills East to take over. East will be led by Samantha Elgort and Ali Nemeth, who likely will play doubles. Harborfields makes its debut in League I and has outstanding depth, led by junior Sara Tane.
Smithtown East returns Sara Finger, who missed last year, but lost Nicole Danigellis to an ACL injury.
East Islip will be a team to watch behind the strong play of All-County eighth grader Karen Serina. East Islip also has three returning seniors: Monica Lobo, Devin Tracy and Elaina Tornincaso. Coming off a strong season, League III Sayville is in transition after graduating most of its team. The state doubles team of Diana Vamvakitis and Jamie Hann also will play singles and lead Westhampton, which is expected to have a strong season.
CHSAA
It's been 12 years. There's a pattern. St. Francis Prep will look to win its 13th consecutive Class AA title, behind Kathleen Uy. It'll take heavy improvement all around to dethrone the defending champs. Even so, St. John the Baptist could be strong competition behind Courtney Line.
St. Anthony's is stronger this year with Courtney Keating and Emily Bentley, both only sophomores. Kellenberg will be led by Jessica Hoefer and Michelle Strack. Holy Trinity, led by consistent Angela Lupo, will try to take down St. Mary's in Class A.
