The highschool tennis season is underway and loads of Eugene-area gamers wish to emerge.
A pair of gamers who have been state runners-up in Class 6A lead the listing of women tennis gamers to look at, whereas a singles participant who was state runner-up as a freshman in Class 4A lead the listing of boys gamers.
Listed below are six of the highest native gamers to look at this season.
Women
Emerson Kearney, Sheldon senior
Emerson Kearney partnered with youthful sister Hayden Kearney, now a sophomore, to complete because the Class 6A state runners-up at doubles final yr. The duo will play collectively once more for Sheldon and are utilizing the loss as motivation for this season.
“For positive engaged on our health as a result of we performed three, three set matches (at state),” Emerson stated. “Clearly, they (opponents) performed actually good, however I feel our health contributed to that and have been in a position to outlast them. Positively attempting to remain in step with all of our matches. Not getting tremendous annoyed, staying constructive.”
Hayden Kearney stated she is treating this season as “unfinished enterprise” for the each of them.
“Because the youthful sibling, it is actually motivating me to play effectively and carry out effectively this yr as a result of it is my final yr along with her,” Hayden stated.
Alyssa Piquette, Sheldon sophomore
Alyssa Piquette will function the Irish’s No. 1 singles once more this season. She went 21-4 final yr and certified for the state match as a freshman.
Phoebie Larson, Marist sophomore
Phoebie Larson was the Class 4A/3A/2A/1A comfort runner-up with now sophomore Stella Larson at doubles final yr.
Boys
Ej Roedl, Marist sophomore
Ej Roedl completed because the Class 4A/3A/2A/1A state runner-up in singles final yr and was key to Marist’s group title. The sophomore will play No. 1 singles whereas additionally taking part in on the lacrosse group for the Spartans.
Peyton Tyner, Marist senior
Peyton Tyner was the Class 4A/3A/2A/1A state champion at doubles final yr.
Andrew Forsyth, Marist senior
Andrew Forsyth was a comfort state runner-up at singles final yr.
Edith Noriega is a sports activities reporter for The Register-Guard. Chances are you’ll attain her at ENoriega@gannett.com and observe her on X at @Noriega_Edith.
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