Girls Tennis

Team Info

PETRA SHINN
Head Tennis Coach

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Girls Tennis Team Info

Tryouts will be held Monday, August 19 - Thursday, August 22 at ICRC, 103rd and Marty from 4:30-6:30. Please come to tryouts prepared with racquet, court shoes, large water, towel, jump rope and a willingness to work hard and be a team player. Please make sure you have your physical and concussion form turned into the Student Life Office....you will not be able to tryout without it turned in...no exceptions!

A parent-athlete meeting will be held at STA on Thursday evening at 7:00 in the Media Center (library). Please have at least one parent attend with your athlete.

Welcome to the STA Girls Tennis Team 2024

Freshmen

Elyse Anthony

Eliza Burson

Vivian Christensen

Ava DeAngelo

Clara Ewoldsen

Eleanor Grace

Bailey Koenigsman

Juana Russo

Sophomore

Finley Baker

Grace Dreiling

Brooke Gieselman

Anne John

Chloe Lewis

Penelope Martinez

Chloe Meyer

Bailey Seal

Libby White

Juniors

Lucy Ahlstedt

Solange Dotterer

Kate Emerson

Olivia Fries

Josie Gaigals

Katie Garetson

Maura Maher

Caroline Stahl

Elle Tripp

Seniors

Reese Demand

Claire Hesser

Brooke Holtgraves

Morgan Novacek

Gab Turner

Josi Tyner

Friday 8/23/2024 and Saturday 8/24/2024

Wichita's Collegiate Tournament, 9115 E 13th St, Wichita, KS 67206.

Hotel: 9449 E Corporate Hills Dr., Wichita, KS 67207

Players: Emerson, Maher, Gaigals, Demand, Novacek, Tripp.

Meet Coach Shinn and Coach Thompson at 1:30pm at the west doors of the school facing Pflumm to leave for Wichita in the school vehicle. Bring your small overnight bag and your tennis equipment. We will leave Wichita after the last match of our team players and return together to STA on Saturday.

SPIRIT WEAR LINK IS https://sta-girlstennis-2024.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

The store will be open until Wednesday, August 28th at midnight

Questions please text Coach Thompson at 816 835-5862

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Monday 8/26/2024

Practice at ICRC 4:30-6:30pm

Practice is cancelled for today because of the heat.

Tuesday 8/27/2024

V ACD at Harmon Park, 7727 Delmar Str. Prairie Village, KS 66208. 2pm school dismissal, meet Coach Shinn at the west door of school facing Pflumm to check in and leave for Harmon Park. Play starts at 3pm.

Players: Demand, Gaigals, Hesser, White, Tripp, Novacek, Stahl, Grace, Martinez.

JV dual at BVNW, 13260 Switzer Rd, Overland Park, KS 66213. 2:30pm school dismissal, meet Coach Thompson at the west door of school facing Pflumm to check in and leave for BVNW. Play starts at 3:30pm.

Players: Anthony, Burson, Christensen, DeAngelo, Ewoldsen, Koenigsman, Russo, Baker, Dreiling, Gieselman, John, Lewis, Meyer, Seal, Ahlstedt, Dotterer, Fries, Garetson, Holtgraves, Turner, Tyner.

Emerson and Maher stay at home and rest.

All of today's activities are postponed because of the heat.

All players meet the coaches after dismissal on the stage of the commons to receive uniforms and work out 3-4pm.

Wednesday 8/28/2024

JV ACD at Gardner HS, 425 Waverly Rd, Gardner, KS 66030. 2:30pm school dismissal, meet Coach Thompson at the west door of school facing_________________ Pflumm to check in and drive to Gardner. Play starts at 3:30pm.

Players: Burson, DeAngelo, Dotterer, Dreiling, Garetson, Gieselman, John, Lewis, Seal

The JV ACD at Gardner is postponed.

Practice at ICRC 5-6:30pm

All other players of the team, all players of the team!

Thursday 8/29/2024

V ACD at ICRC. Meet Coach Shinn at the courts at 4:45pm. Play starts at 5pm.

Players: Demand, Gaigals, Hesser, White, Tripp, Novacek, Stahl, Grace, Martinez.

All other players stay home and rest.

Friday 8/30/2024

JV dual at BVNW, 13260 Switzer Rd, Overland Park, KS 66213. 2:30pm school dismissal, meet Coach Shinn at the west door of school facing Pflumm to check in and leave for BVNW. Play starts at 3:30pm.

Players: Anthony, Burson, Christensen, DeAngelo, Ewoldsen, Grace, Koenigsman, Russo, Baker, Dreiling, Gieselman, John, Lewis, Martinez, Meyer, Seal, White, Ahlstedt, Dotterer, Fries, Garetson, Stahl, Tripp, Hesser, Holtgraves, Novacek, Turner, Tyner.

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Tuesday 9/3/2024

Picture Day - Wear your uniform and bring the order form and practice clothes. Meet at 4:15pm at ICRC.

Practice at ICRC 4:30-6:30pm

TEAM DINNER at the courts right after practice - thank you Senior parents for hosting a time for the team to bond.

Wednesday 9/4/2024

Practice at ICRC 4:30-6:30pm

Thursday 9/5/2024

V quad vs BVSW, BM and DS at BVSW HS, 17600 Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS 67061. Meet Coach Shinn at 2pm at the west door of school to check in and leave for BVSW. Play starts at 3pm.

Players: Emerson, Maher, Gaigals, Hesser, Tripp, Novacek.

JV dual vs BVSW at ICRC. Meet Coach Thompson after dismissal from school at the courts. Play starts at 4pm.

Players: All other players from the team.

Friday 9/6/2024

JV ACD at Gardner HS, 425 Waverly Rd, Gardner, KS 66030. 2:30pm school dismissal, meet Coach Thompson at the west door of school facing Pflumm to check in and drive to Gardner. Play starts at 3:30pm.

Players: Anthony, Burson, Dotterer, Dreiling, Ewoldson, Gieselman, John, Lewis, Seal

Practice at ICRC 3:30-5pm.

Players: Demand, Gaigals, Maher, Emerson, Hesser, Tripp

All other players stay at home and rest.

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Monday 9/9/2024

Practice at ICRC 4:30-6:30pm

Tuesday 9/10/2024

V Quad at Spring Hill HS, 19701 S Ridgeview Rd, Spring Hill, KS 66083. 2:15pm school dismissal, meet Coach Shinn at the west door of school facing Pflumm to check in and leave for Spring Hill. Play starts at 3:15pm.

Players: Demand, Gaigals, Emerson, Maher, Tripp, Hesser

Practice at SMS 4:30-6:30pm

Players: all other players of the team.

Wednesday 9/11/2024

Practice at ICRC 4:30-6:30pm

TEAM DINNER at the DeAngelo's house, 14717 W 81st Str, Lenexa, KS 66215 right after practice - thank you freshmen parents for hosting a time for the team to bond.

Thursday 9/12/2024

JV Sion Tournament at Harmon Park, 7727 Delmar Str, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Meet Coach Thompson at the courts at 7:45am, bring your own lunch, be ready to play tennis the whole day. Play starts at 8:30am.

Players: Anthony, Grace, Martinez, Stahl, White, Dotterer, Gieselman, Seal, Dreiling

Practice at ICRC 4:30-6:30pm

Players: all other players from the team

Friday 9/13/2024

No practice

ALL JV PLAYERS:

We have a sudden opportunity to participate at an all day JV tournament at the Plaza. Coach Thompson is willing to take 6 JV players and supply them this opportunity. You need to be at the Plaza at 7:15am. Please contact Coach Shinn per text if you are available - FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.

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Monday 9/16/2024

JV dual vs SMS at ICRC. Meet Coach Thompson at the courts right after dismissal of school. Play starts at 3:30pm.

Players: Anthony, Burson, Christensen, DeAngelo, Ewoldsen, Grace, Koenigsman, Russo, Baker, Dreiling, Gieselman, John, Lewis, Martinez, Meyer, White, Dotterer, Fries, Stahl, Holtgraves, Novacek, Turner, Tyner.

Practice at the courts on Lowell 3:30-5pm

Players: Emerson, Gaigals, Maher, Tripp, Demand, Hesser

Tuesday 9/17/2024

V tournament at Spring Hill HS, 19701 S Ridgeview Rd, Spring Hill, KS 66083. Meet Coach Shinn at Spring Hill at 8:30am. bring your own lunch. Play starts at 9am.

Players: Emerson, Maher, Demand, Gaigals, White, Martinez.

JV dual vs BVN at ICRC. Meet Coach Thompson at the courts right after dismissal of school. Play starts at 3:30pm.

Players: All other players of the team

Hesser and Tripp rest at home

Wednesday 9/18/2024

Practice at ICRC 4:30-6:30pm

Thursday 9/19/2024

JV Quad at Gardner HS, 425 Waverly Rd, Gardner, KS 66030. Mee Coach Thompson at 2pm at the west door of school facing Pflumm to check in and leave for Gardner.

Players: Grace, Martinez, Stahl, Dotterer, Anthony, White.

Practice at ICRC 4:30-6:30pm

Players: All other players of the team

Friday 9/20/2024

JV Incubator all day tournament at BVHS, 6001 W 159th Str., Stilwell, KS 66085. Meet Coach Thompson at the courts of BVHS at 8am, bring your own lunch.

Players: Koenigsman, Russo, Baker, Burson, Christensen, Meyer.

Practice at ICRC 4:30-6pm

Players: All other players of the team

Saturday 9/21/2024

V tournament at Mill Valley Highschool, 5900 Monticello Rd, Shawnee, KS 66226. Meet Coach Shinn at the courts at 8am, bring your own lunch. Play starts at 9am.

Players: Emerson, Maher, Demand, Gaigals, Tripp, Hesser. RAIN-OUT, will be rescheduled - stay tuned

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Monday 9/23/2024

JV dual vs St. James at ICRC. Meet Coach Thompson at the courts at 3pm, play starts at 3:30pm.

Players: Anthony, Burson, Christensen, DeAngelo, Ewoldson, Grace, Koenigsman, Russo, Baker, Dreiling, Gieselman, John, Lewis, Martinez, Meyer, White, Dottrer, Fries, Stahl, Holtgraves, Novacek, Turner, Tyner.

Practice at ICRC 3:30-5:30pm

Players: Emerson, Maher, Demand, Gaigals, Hesser, Tripp.

Tuesday 9/24/2024

V Kansas City Invitational Tennis Tournament at Harmon Park, 7727 Delmar Str., Prairie Village, KS 66208. Meet Coach Shinn at the courts at 7:15am, play starts at 8am. Bring your own lunch.

Players: Emerson, Maher, Demand, Gaigals, Tripp, Hesser.

Practice at ICRC 4:30-6:30pm

Players: All other players of the team

Wednesday 9/25/2024

JV dual at BVW, 16200 Antioch Rd, Stilwell, KS 66085. Meet Coach Thompson at the west doors of the school facing Pflumm at 2:15pm to check in and leave for BVW.

Players: Anthony, Grace, Dreiling, Gieselman, John, Martinez, White, Dotterer, Stahl, Novacek, Turner, Tuner

Practice at the Lowell courts 3:30-5:30pm

Players: Emerson, Maher, Demand, Gaigals, Tripp, Hesser.

All other players stay at home and rest.

Thursday 9/26/2024

Practice at ICRC 4:30-6:30pm

German Day: Please wear the following-colored t-shirts: Freshmen black, Sophomore red, Junior yellow, Senior any of those 3 colors.

TEAM DINNER at the courts right after practice. Thank you, Sophomore parents for hosting a time for the team to bond

Friday 9/27/2024

Everybody enjoy the Homecoming game and all the preparations for dance

Saturday 9/28/2024

V tournament at Mill Valley HS, 5900 Monticello Rd, Shawnee, KS 66226. Meet Coach Shinn at the courts at 7:45am, bring your own lunch. Play starts at 8:30am

Players: Emerson, Tripp, Maher, Demand, Gaigals, Hesser.

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Monday 9/30/2024

Practice at ICRC 4:30-6:30pm

Tuesday 10/1/2024

JV EKL all day tournament at ICRC. Meet Coach Thompson at the courts at 7:30am and play starts at 8am, bring your own lunch.

Players: Holtgraves, Dreiling, Tyner, Turner, Grace, Gieselman

Practice at ICRC 4:30-6:30pm

Players: Emerson, Maher, Demand, Gaigals, Tripp, Hesser, Dotterer, Novacek, Martinez

All other players stay home and rest

Wednesday 10/2/2024

JV Round Robin (5 teams) at Spring Hill HS, 19701 S Ridgeview Rd, Spring Hill, KS 66083. Meet Coach Thompson at the courts at 8:15am, play starts at 9am, bring your own lunch.

Players: Ewoldsen, Lewis. DeAngelo. John, Fries, Burson

Practice at the Lowell courts 3:30-5:30pm

Players: Emerson, Maher, Demand, Gaigals, Tripp, Hesser, Dotterer, Novacek, Dotterer

All other players stay home and rest.

Thursday 10/3/2024

JV dual vs Miege at ICRC, meet Coach Thompson at the courts right after dismissal. Play starts at 3:45pm.

Players: Anthony, Burson, Christensen, DeAngelo, Ewoldsen, Grace, Koenigsman, Russo, Baker, Dreilling, Gieselman, John, Lewis, Martinez, Meyer, White, Dotterer, Fries, Stahl, Holtgraves, Novacek, Turner , Tyner.

All other players stay home and rest

Friday 10/4/2024

Practice at ICRC at 3:30-5pm

Saturday 10/5/2024

V EKL at CBAC Olathe, 11031 S Valley Rd, Olathe, KS 66061. Meet Coach Shinn at the courts at 7:15am and play starts at 8am. Bring your own lunch.

Players: Emerson, Maher, Novacek, Demand, Gaigals, Tripp, Hesser, Martinez, Dotterer, White

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Monday 10/7/2024

Practice at ICRC 4:30-6:30pm

JV practice is cancelled and V practice at Lowell courts 2:30-4:30pm.

Tuesday 10/8/2024

Senior night

V/JV dual vs SMS at ICRC. Meet the coaches right after dismissal at the courts. Play starts at 3:45pm.

TEAM DINNER at ICRC after the last match played - all families are welcome. Thank you, junior parents, for hosting a time for the team to bond.

Last activity for JV members of the team.

Wednesday 10/9/2024

Practice at ICRC 3:30-5:30pm

Players: Emerson, Maher, Demand, Gaigals, Tripp, Hesser

Thursday 10/10/2024

Practice at ICRC 3:30-5:30pm

Players: Emerson, Maher, Demand, Gaigals, Tripp, Hesser

Friday 10/11/2024

Regionals at Harmon Park, W 77th Place & Delmar Str., Prairie Village, KS 66208. Meet Coach Shinn at the courts at 8am to come and warm up. Play starts after the conclusion of the seeding meeting of the coaches. Bring your own lunch and be ready to play hard to qualify for state!

Players: Emerson, Maher, Demand, Gaigals, Tripp, Hesser

Everybody of the team, please come and support your team representatives!

Congratulations: STA girls tennis team came in 3rd at Regionals, Maura Maher placed 3rd and Kate Emerson 6th in singles, Elle Tripp and Claire Hesser placed 6th in doubles.

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Monday 10/14/2024

Practice at ICRC 3:30-5pm