GIRLS TENNIS NOTES - MARCH 19, 2010

Here is a look at the 2010 preview for CBBN 4A/3A high school tennis:

Boys -- Defending state champion Richland gets good news and bad news, and both are named Zuroske.

Good news first: Freshman Travis Zuroske should make an immediate impact in boys singles. The bad news is his senior brother, Troy, decided to run track this year after placing third at the 4A state singles tournament last year. The Bombers are still loaded, however.

But Kamiakin will make a run as well behind a talented group of seniors led by Josh Thornton. Hanford returns Luke Thompson, who finished sixth in 3A singles last season, and he will boost the Falcons' chances at state.

Wenatchee is a strong favorite for the league title with the return of 4A doubles champs Hudson Barnart and Clint Vidano.

Girls -- Kamiakin won its second straight state title last season -- third overall -- and returns team catalysts Demie Warner and Ali Welch, the defending 4A doubles champs. The Braves should repeat as league champs with a strong base of young talent.

Hanford also has a pair of returning state qualifiers in Sam Merry and Becky Sharpe.

Watch for West Valley senior Alex Filiol, who won a 3A state singles title as a freshman and finished sixth last season, to anchor the Rams. Walla Walla's hopes will be boosted by Presley Peck.