From the top down, the Westfield boys tennis team is expecting to have a successful year.
The Shamrocks have six returning lettermen from last season. That includes three seniors and three experienced sophomores.
“Our team success will be largely based off of our leadership at the top,” said ‘Rocks coach Tony Peters.
The No. 1 singles player will be – again – senior Parker Kalis. This will mark the fourth year that Kalis will play in that position, where he has compiled a record of 47-8.
A pair of brothers are the likely No. 1 doubles team for Westfield. Carson Maris is a senior, while Connor Maris is a sophomore.
“They are both very talented and bigger and stronger than last year so it will be fun to see how they compete this year,” said Peters.
Rounding out the returning lettermen are senior Joe Day and sophomores Nicholas Mabe and Harrison Sindelar. In addition, senior Noah Ditzler and two freshmen, Quentin Markle and Connor Housefield, will all be competing for a varsity position.
The Shamrocks begin their season Monday by hosting Hamilton Southeastern.
ROSTER
Seniors: Joe Day, Noah Ditzler, Parker Kalis, Carson Maris.
Sophomores: Nicholas Mabe, Connor Maris, Harrison Sindelar.
Freshmen: Connor Housefield, Quentin Markle.
SCHEDULE
Aug. 14: Hamilton Southeastern, 5 p.m.
Aug. 16: Western, 5 p.m.
Aug. 17: at Zionsville, 5 p.m.
Aug. 19: at St. Joseph – St. Elizabeth, 8:30 a.m.
Aug. 21: at Avon, 5:30 p.m.
Aug. 23: Brebeuf Jesuit, 5 p.m.
Aug. 24: at Brownsburg, 5:30 p.m.
Aug. 29: at Noblesville, 5 p.m.
Aug. 31: Fishers, 5 p.m.
Sept. 5: Lawrence Central, 5 p.m.
Sept. 7: Harrison, 5:30 p.m.
Sept. 9: at Shelbyville Invitational, 9 a.m.
Sept. 12: at Lawrence North, 5 p.m.
Sept. 16: HCC meet, 9 a.m. at Hamilton Southeastern
Sept. 18: Lapel, 5 p.m.
Sept. 20: at Kokomo, 5 p.m.