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here’s something special about being part of the the finals and placed second in the 2015 national tournament.
T players learn that the pursuit of a common goal The boys had a breakout season. Led by junior Sam Dern,
Pine Crest Varsity tennis experience.
Early on,
this young team has depth and versatility at every position.
is more rewarding than individual victories, and
Seniors Jonah Mishkel and Ismail Ercan, along with juniors
that team work helps growth and development Tyler Shevin and Elliot Seckler, sophomore Parsa Hoghooghi
beyond the boundaries of courts and classrooms. and freshmen Chris Kotite and Barret Riley, make up a solid
It has been a long journey for the lineup that is sure to contend for titles
girls’ team. Most have been playing “PLAYING TOGETHER in the near future. This year, the team
together, as part of the starting lineup, came together and bonded quickly with
since middle school. Through the AS PART OF THE players stating that “joining the tennis
years, the team has won District and team was one of the best decisions I
Regional titles and earned a third place made”, “we fight and win together” and
finish in the State tournament in 2013, STARTING LINEUP “the tennis team has taught me to be
with Ines de Bracamonte having an disciplined while working to improve
undefeated season and winning the SINCE MIDDLE SCHOOL” every single day.” The captains expect
#3 singles State title. In the 2014 State great things from this talented group.
tournament Stephanie Taylor finished second in the #1 singles As Ines and Kaely graduate along with Katarina Stevanovich,
spot and teamed with Kaely Malik to win the #1 doubles title. Jonah and Ismail, they are grateful to have had the opportunity
Since 2014, the team has been selected to compete with other to represent Pine Crest. It has been an experience that they
top teams in the National Deco Turf High School Tennis Team will never forget. They leave with the confidence that the
Championships. After earning a fourth place finish last year, we teams will continue to thrive under the leadership of Stephanie
are proud to report that the Lady Panthers fought their way into Taylor, Danielle Obolevitch, Sam Dern and Elliot Seckler.

I. Katarina Stevanovich (12) drives
her backhand for the win.
11 • Ines de Bra­
camonte, Kaely Malik (12) and Stephanie Taylor (10)
smile for a quick pic.
III. Parsa Hoghooghi (10) follows through
on a powerful forehand.
IV. Jonah Mishkel (12) gets ready to rip
a forehand.
V. Izzy Ercan (12) uses his back­
I hand to dominate on defense.
V I. Dani Shecter (11) gears up to serve
an ace.

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