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T earn Splits Second
'' T "new blood" on the team that brought a Metro
he most rewarding season since the
school opened" was Coach John and State championship to the school. Jessen
Carroll's response to the girls tennis defeated defending champion Carolyn Dilley
season. from Fremont 7-5, 7-6 in the state finals to
The team backed up his statement by become champion.
finishing the regular season with a 7-1 record, Also in the state tournament, Sophomore
gaining second place at Metro, tying for second Holly Hartnett and Junior Heather Merrick
in the State tournament, and having a Metro and teamed up to make it to the semi-finals in number
State champion in number one singles. two doubles, but lost to Lynn Porterfield and Ellen
These accomplishments were built on a Frill from Bellevue East.
close-knit team with four seniors, two juniors, a Earlier in the season, the Mustangs tied for
sophomore, and a freshman. fourth place in the Ralston Invitational, but they
"The four seniors put in summers and warmed up to take second at the Papio Invite.
winters attending clinics , tournaments, and prac- The squad then faced their only loss to Abraham
ticing on their own . Their efforts paid off with a Lincoln before taking first place at the Millard
second place showing at state," claimed Coach North Invite.
Carroll.
However, Freshman Kristy Jessen was the -5. Stokes-

Junior Heather Merrick keeps her balance while returning
a serve in warm-up.{photo by 5. Meese)
Demonstrating her forehand in a dual against Millard South
Is Senior Renee Moore.{photo by 5. Meese)
In a dual against Omaha North, Sophomore Holly Hartnett
follows through with her racket after she returns a ball. (photo
by J. Gallentine)

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Coach John Carroll gives his approval of Freshman Krlsty
Jessen's performance in the State finals. (photo by R. Moore)