Girls’ Tennis

After last year’s loss to Los Altos High School in the second round of the Central Coast Section (CCS) team championships, the girls’ tennis team is looking to make some noise. The team finished with a respectable record (10-6, 8-4 Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) Bay Division) last season. They return six of their top ten players, after losing Brynn Mawr College commit Kelli Eng at No. 2 singles and Molly Wachhorst and Annika Ganguly at No. 1 doubles. 

Despite the loss of three crucial players, junior Mila Mulready — who won last year’s PAL Individual Tournament in singles tennis and is a veteran of the junior circuit — continues to lead the team at No. 1 singles. Complemented by core seniors Kaleia Daga, Michelle Moshkovoy, Ella Rafferty, Caitlin Stone and Rorie Stone, Burlingame looks to claim its place at the top of the Bay Division with Carlmont High School and Menlo-Atherton High School. 

The team will also benefit from fresh talent. Over the summer, sophomore Natalie Gyde improved her serve and groundstrokes, proving that she belongs in the starting rotation. Head coach Bill Smith will continue to rely on junior Lily Grenier, who played at No. 3 doubles last season, as well as the rock-solid doubles pairing of seniors Malia Schmidt and Spencer Dobos.

While the squad’s top varsity lineup is still in flux, older veterans will certainly play a large role on the roster. The Panthers can expect to qualify for the PAL team tournament and potentially a CCS berth.