2026 girls tennis capsules | Area teams seek net improvements
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Bishop McCort Catholic
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Coach: Joseph Hancharick, sixth season.
Career record: Not provided.
District/classification: 6/2A.
2025 record: 12-4 (9-4 LHAC).
Returning starters: 5.
Returning letterwinners: 5.
Coach’s outlook: “We have multi-year starters who are ready to continue the success we had last year. Our seniors and juniors really helped revitalize the Bishop McCort tennis program throughout their careers. All the girls are leaders in the classroom and on the court. It is a small group this year, but talented and supportive of each other."
Roster
Seniors: Emma Concannon, Evelyn Moore, Julia Vittone.
Juniors: Bella Chappie, Alyssa Lee, Camille Nilson.
Sophomore: Allison LaBar.
Freshmen: None.
Central Cambria
Co-coaches: Jeff Livermore, Jim White, second season.
Career record: 15-5.
District/classification: 6/2A.
2025 record: 15-5 (8-2 LHAC).
Returning starters: 6.
Returning letterwinners: 9.
Coach’s outlook: “We have a great group of seniors returning on our team this year, including Taryn Ream, Madison Dietz, Madalyn Bobby and Nora Anderson. We will be depending on their leadership and experience to help our team compete and improve throughout the upcoming year. We also have a great group of juniors and sophomores, both experienced and new players, on the roster this year that have worked hard over the summer to improve their tennis skills. We know we’ll need contributions from our entire team to help us be successful in 2026. Last year during our first year coaching the team, we recognized there are many really good tennis programs and coaches in central Pennsylvania, both in our district and the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference. We are excited about the upcoming season, challenges ahead and hope to compete well as we improve throughout the year."
Roster
Seniors: Nora Anderson, Madalyn Bobby, Madison Dietz, Taryn Ream.
Juniors: Kat Kubat, Chloe Sandoval, Bailee Saylor, Daisy Smith.
Sophomores: Ireland Deballi, Hailey Faight, Hannah Handlon.
Freshmen: None.
Richland
Coach: Logan Bethmann, first season.
Career record: 0-0.
Assistants: Sue Towns, Alyssa Kush.
District/classification: 6/2A.
2025 record: 0-16 (0-12 LHAC).
Returning starters: 5.
Returning letterwinners: 5.
Coach’s outlook: “I am thrilled to step into my new role as the Richland varsity girls tennis coach and am looking forward to a great season. Our team is made up of a group of hard-working athletes who have been putting in the time and effort throughout the offseason. I’m excited to see that preparation translate onto the court as we work together to build a successful season and continue to grow as a team."
Roster
Seniors: Kendal Wiesheier, Alison Yarnick.
Juniors: Mallory Carbaugh, Abigail Deitke, Madelyn Havener, Sarah Louder, Kylie Ream.
Sophomores: Madison Cerula, Madison Hamryszak.
Freshmen: Mischa Bodenschatz, Sadie Carbaugh, Elizabeth Saly.
Shanksville-Stonycreek
Coach: Chris Brant, 15th season.
Career record: Not provided.
Assistant: Kady Lohr.
District/classification: 5/2A.
2025 record: 4-8 (2-1 WestPAC).
Returning starters: 7.
Returning letterwinners: 7.
Coach’s outlook: Not provided.
Roster
Seniors: Mia Fairman, Myia Fergusen, Hayden Sheeler.
Juniors: Ella Duppstadt, Cadence Ferko, Katy Kovacs, Halie Zelenski.
Sophomores: Ashtyn Cook, Olivia George, Cameron Workman.
Freshmen: None.
Westmont Hilltop
Coach: Dan Fregly, 14th season.
Career record: 174-50.
Assistant: Bethany Carney.
District/classification: 6/2A.
2025 record: 12-3 (10-3 LHAC).
Returning starters: 5.
Returning letterwinners: 5.
Coach’s outlook: “This will be the smallest team that we've had in the last 15 years. We have a solid nucleus coming back and the younger girls are working hard to improve their skill levels. Our goal this year, as every year, is to compete for a District 6-2A title."
Roster
Seniors: Anne Dill, Maryna Matse, Isabella Parish.
Juniors: Alleyah Chowdhry, Sophia Dixon, Lilly Evans, Isla Hyjurick.
Sophomores: Maggi Lazzari, Hibah Qureshi.
Freshman: Sawyer Hoffman.
Windber
Coach: Kristen Rogers, eighth season.
Career record: Not provided.
District/classification: 5/2A.
2025 record: 2-13.
Returning starters: 12.
Returning letterwinners: 12.
Coach’s outlook: “We were able to have 16 girls join the team and are very excited to play. A lot of the team is new and will be playing for the first time, while the others are returning for their second or third year. I am very excited to see what the season has in store for us. This is also the first year that we are co-oping with Forest Hills and are thankful to have them on our team."
Roster
Seniors: Victoria Burkey, Adeline Miller, Aubrey Smiach.
Juniors: Marcella Bohman, Haleigh Byrne, Lily Horvath, Mackenzie Selapack, Zoey Snyder.
Sophomores: Abby Berkey, Grace Ellenberger, Alana Kozar, Amelia Polanco, Anna Smith.
Freshmen: Caren Joy Sebastian, Abigail Smith, Reis Snyder.
Bedford, Chestnut Ridge and Somerset did not return questionnaires.