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As the summer season comes to an end, Long Island is preparing for the start of the 2025 high school girls tennis season, kicking off on September 2. The upcoming season features standout players from different grades, including impressive freshmen, talented juniors, and senior stars, all set to make their mark. Key matches and tournaments are scheduled throughout September and October, building excitement for tennis fans. Coaches are also making headlines, further enhancing the competitive atmosphere as everyone rallies to support the young athletes.

Get Ready, Long Island! The 2025 High School Girls Tennis Season Is Approaching

With the many summer days coming to a close, tennis enthusiasts in Long Island are buzzing with excitement as the 2025 high school girls tennis season gets ready to serve up action starting September 2. As we get closer to the first matches, let’s take a moment to spotlight some phenomenal players who are definitely going to be ones to watch this season.

Standout Sophomores

First up, we have Victoria Abayev from Copiague. This sophomore sensation finished last season with an impressive 20-5 singles record and earned herself a spot on the Newsday All-Long Island second team. She made it all the way to the semifinals at the Suffolk Individual Championships, showing everyone that she’s a force to be reckoned with.

Then there’s Lilliana Chou from Division, another sophomore making waves with her perfect 10-0 singles record in team play, despite one default. She also reached the quarterfinals at the county individual championships. It’s safe to say she’s got a bright future ahead!

Talented Juniors

The junior class is filled with talent too! Aleksa Brazyte from Connetquot finished last year with an impressive 17-3 singles record and has her eyes on qualifying for the state tournament after reaching the singles quarterfinals at Suffolk Individual Championships for two years in a row. She’ll certainly be a player to keep an eye on.

Lily Castka from Bayport-Blue Point is another noteworthy junior, boasting a stellar 23-3 overall record and standing tall at 5-0 in county and state playoff matches. This player is a serious contender for the Suffolk individual singles title.

Senior Stars on the Scene

Seniors are also stepping up, with Chloe Gross from Roslyn displaying her power with a 15-2 singles record. She played a key role in her team reaching the Nassau large school semifinals and even finished fifth in the state doubles tournament!

Anya Konopka from Smithtown East, another senior, is not one to overlook—she’s a three-time All-Long Island first team selection and has secured the Suffolk County singles title two years in a row, finishing her last season with an impressive 26-2 record.

Rising Freshmen

Let’s not forget the freshmen who are eager to make their mark! Sofia Matos from Longwood has already grabbed attention with a 23-3 record and a spot on the All-Long Island second team, while Gabrielle Villegas from Great Neck South is aiming high with a 13-1 singles record and has made waves by reaching the state doubles title match!

Key Matches and Dates

The regular season begins on September 2 and wraps up on October 10, with key tournament dates that tennis fans won’t want to miss, including the county individual tournament on October 11-12 and the team playoffs from October 8-17. The excitement peaks during the championship dates through November 7.

Coaching Genius

Among the coaching staff, John Selvaggio of Bayport-Blue Point has made headlines as Coach of the Year, leading his team to an impressive fourth straight county team championship and their very first Long Island title!

This season promises to be filled with thrilling matches and inspiring young talents making waves in the world of high school girls tennis. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual observer, everyone is welcome to cheer and support the incredible players that make Long Island high school tennis so special!

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