Ephrata tennis squads ready to realize potential
Coach Greg Becker, with white racket, speaks with Avery Morris, in green shirt, and other members of the Tigers varsity tennis team Monday at the beginning of practice. Becker said Morris and Mitch Morford, far right, have a lot of skill and leadership potential.
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Gavin Somes returns a volley during practice Monday at Ephrata High School’s tennis courts.
Mitch Morford participates in practice Monday afternoon. Morford is one of two players coach Greg Becker is returning strong this year. As a senior, this will be Morford’s last season with the Tigers.
Jillian Linehan participates in a footwork and volley drill during Monday’s practice. The Ephrata Tigers have their first match on the court Tuesday in Chelan.
Yamilet Anaya Hernandez stops a ball at the net before running to the back of the court during drills Monday.
EPHRATA — Despite crisp winds, the Ephrata Tigers boys and girls tennis squads were focused Monday on preparing for the upcoming season on the court. Both teams have a mix of returning players and newcomers giving them seasoned and raw talent to pull from, the coaches said.
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