Boys tennis preview

CANFIELD

Coach: Larry Davis, 35th year.

2011 record: 12-2.

Returning Lettermen: Tony El-Haek (SR.), Mark Dalvin (SR.), Ryan Kaleel (SO.), Nic Debiec (SO.), Will Brown (SO.), Jared Hofsess (SR.).

Other contributors: Ryan Yankush (JR.), Tyler Tareshawty (FR.).

Outlook: The Cardinals have a ton of experience and will have a promising year.

CARDINAL MOONEY

Coach: Jimmy Leslie, first year.

2011 record: 8-6.

Returning Lettermen: Jake Kempe (JR.), Eric Shuaff (SR.), Jason Shoaff (SR.), Jack Higham (SO.).

Other contributors: Richard Hill (FR.), Russ Lanzi (SO.)

Outlook: The Cardinals lost eight seniors and lack experience, but are hungry to build a positive season.

LAKEVIEW

Coach: Stephanie Hickey, eighth year.

2011 record: 10-5.

Returning Lettermen: Zach McDivitt (SR.), Aaron Paczak (SO.), Alex Mellott (SR.), Austin Haines (SR.), Kyle Ames (SR.), Tony Mattetti (SR.).

Other contributors: Adam Rohrbaugh (SR.), Matt Black (SR.), Andrew Mitaham (JR.), Eric Rohrbaugh (FR.).

Outlook: The Bulldogs look to be a top competitor in the AAC, with six returning players.

WARREN JFK

Coach: Joe Marino, 22 years.

Returning Lettermen: Danielle Covelli (JR.), James LaPolla (JR.), Jad Abdul-Aal (JR.).

Other contributors: Tyler Cole (SO.),John Nader (SO.), Billy Phillips (SO.), Wes Zambrano (SO.), Caelan Phillips (FR.), Daniel Lapolla (FR.).

Outlook: The Eagles lost a state qualifier, but still have plenty of talent. The team will be more balanced than a year ago.

Staff report