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2003 Women's Tennis Team
Building Momentum in Early Matches
With four returning players and a number of new faces eager to make
their mark on the Mercer Women’s Tennis Team, Head Coach Marc Vecchiolla is
optimistic about the season currently underway. With a 4-0 record through
the end of September, Vecchiolla observes that his returning players are
much improved from last year and is hoping that several additional players
who become eligible this month will add new depth to the roster.
The current roster includes Landry Shelley (no. 1), Jana Sulerova
(no. 2), Maureen Haggerty (no. 3), Sherry Lin, Janice Wilcox, Desiree
Noel, Victoria Lissova, Sarah Maisto, all of whom will can play in the 4-6
positions, and Silvina Wills (injured).
“The women are having a good time,” said Vecchiolla. “At
first they were concerned that playing would pose too great a time commitment.
Now they can’t stay away. It’s a great addition to their college experience.”
This season, the team is hoping to add yet another regional title
to its six consecutive championships in Region 19. Mercer women’s tennis
has also made a name for itself at the national level. Competing with
a reduced roster, the women placed sixth at last year’s nationals in May,
but have won the national title three times in the past six years and have
placed second twice. Vecchiolla predicts the Vikings’ stiffest competition
this season will come from the talented, well-coached squad from Ocean Co.
College. That match-up is scheduled for Oct. 9 (home). Vecchiolla
is assisted by Ralph Bencivengo and Barb Pleva.
Go Vikings!
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