HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM: New tennis season, same goals at Xavier

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By Morgan Breitbach, Xavier junior

CEDAR RAPIDS - A new season will usher in new coaches for the Xavier girls' and boys' tennis teams, which look to carry on their tradition of success.The girls' team, coached by Matt Foxhoven, returns all-Metro player junior Allison Jasper, along with honorable mentions Claire Bouchard, a junior, and Kylie DeWees, a senior. The team advanced to state last season, but were eliminated in the first round.

'This season, I am looking forward to getting back out on the court and making lasting memories with my teammates,' Jasper said. 'I believe we have the potential to be very successful.'

The boys' team, under the direction of Jim Potts, is looking to fill some holes this year. The Saints ended their season one match short of the state tournament last season, losing to Dubuque Wahlert in substate. They return second team all-Metro senior Kyle D'Mello.The boys and girls start their seasons April 7.