Upper Moreland High School Girls Tennis Preview

After recording just one win last season, the Upper Moreland High School girls tennis team is looking to improve in a the win column.

Returning some experienced players will be a huge help. The level of play is tough in league play, but head coach Angela McClenton wants to see improvement.

“My hope is to take a few matches where our girls are even with the other teams,” said McClenton.

With a few close matches last season, the Lady Bears are looking to get over the hump during matches. So far this season, the team has come close, as they produced a few quality matches.

What will be the key to generating wins?

“The key will be to 'dig' out matches where we are close and/or even on skill level,” said McClenton.

Looking past wins or losses, Upper Moreland wants to improve, no matter what the result may be at the end of the match.

“The biggest challenge [this year] is to get the girls to win matches in which they have a chance to win,” said McClenton. We [want our girls] to be on a similar skill level with their opponents.”

Improvement comes first with the Lady Bears, which may lead to wins.

Upper Moreland facts:

Coach: Angela McClenton (fifth season)

Last year: 1-12

Key Players: Brittany McClung, Casey Farrell, Laura Travis, Amanda D’Uva, Marie DiSandro

Schedule:

(Season started Aug. 29 vs. Lower Moreland)

Sept. 20 at Cheltenham

Sept. 26 at Lansdale Catholic

Oct. 3 at Springfield