Albemarle Albemarle Girls Tennis Girls Tennis

BanquetBanquet

June 3rd, 2008June 3rd, 20086:30-8:30pm6:30-8:30pm

Special Thanks go to…Special Thanks go to…

Jake and Lizelle -Ms. Tyson, Coach Vrhovac, Mrs. Collins, Ms. Grimm,

and Dr. Haas-Those who provide us with bagels and goodies during the

year-All those who brought food this evening.

-My wife Heather Lindsay and daughter Annabelle (and Otter)

Everyone who I’ve forgotten that assisted us throughout our season.

-Each of the players who worked so hard and gave so much throughout the season

-Seniors- you will always be a Patriot!!!

2008 Albemarle Tennis

6:30-7:10 Dinner

7:10 Welcome, Opening Remarks, Season Summary

7:20 Recognition of Players

7:45 Individual Awards

8:00 Senior Presentations(estimated time…but they talk

a lot)

8:10 2008 Season Slideshow*

*Due to rising gas prices explorations into the cracks in the tennis court by Exxon Mobil have used all extra funds and forced this year’s slideshow to again make cutbacks.

We hope you enjoyed the evening and have an awesome summer!

“Winners take time to relish their work, knowing that scaling the mountain is what makes the view from

the top so exhilarating. “

We’ve got some work to do if we want to appreciate the view from the top.

“Daddy…will I be as awesome as all the girls on the tennis team one day…?”

(front row)Tori KuhnAbby LesnoffAlison AngellVictoria YuIvy HainesMaddi McCulloughVicky ZarateStacey HahnEmmaline Horton

(back row)Yvonne ZhangValentina MoshnikovaMegan NapolitanoAlissa TuckerKelly Anderson*Morgan Watt*Elise LordEva Ng

* Captains

2008 Albemarle Girls Tennis Team2008 Albemarle Girls Tennis Team

2008 Achievements2008 AchievementsDistrict Regular Season ChampionsDistrict Regular Season ChampionsDistrict Tournament ChampionsDistrict Tournament Champions22ndnd Consecutive 20 win season Consecutive 20 win season20-1 Overall Record20-1 Overall RecordDoubles Region ChampionDoubles Region Champion

“All Day”

2008 Record AHS 9-0 at North StaffordAHS 9-0 at Massaponax AHS 9-0 North Stafford AHS 8-1 at Riverbend AHS 7-2 at Brooke Point AHS 7-2 MonticelloAHS 8-1 Stafford AHS 9-0 at Mountain View AHS 8-1 RiverbendAHS 9-0 Mountain View AHS 9-0 Massaponax AHS 5-1 Brooke PointAHS 7-1 at WesternAHS 8-1 at StaffordAHS 7-2 at Colonial ForgeAHS 9-0 Colonial ForgeAHS 6-0 North Stafford- Dist 1/4AHS 6-0 Mountain View- Dist SemisAHS 5-0 Riverbend- Dist FinalAHS 5-0 Gar-fieldAHS 0-5 Loudoun Valley

A season in review…

It was a season that in February saw a record number of girls show up for tryouts. From this group emerged the 17 players on the 2008 roster. From the beginning this team seemed special both in talent and approach. They came into the season expecting to build on the success that past teams had to worked so hard to achieve. Led by a trio of seniors, the team established themselves early as the district favorite.

The season stretched on and the girls battled through injury, poor weather and the frequent late night road trips. Throughout, the team managed to stay focused. One major test came when the team had to play a stretch of 8 matches in 12 days, with 4 of those in a row. It was the match against county rival Western during this span which showed what the Patriots were made of. Taking a 2-1 lead after doubles where all 3 matches were decided 11-9, the big red machine went to work in singles and dispatched the Warriors 7-2. The wins continued until the regular season came to a close and had tallied16 wins, but had yet to lose a match. The post season followed and was highlighted by a defense of the district tournament title from ‘07

All 17 players saw action in the top 6 ladder and made quick work of most opponents. The freshman class comprised almost half of the team and was led by #1 seed Megan Napolitano. Elise Lord, Tori Kuhn and Abby Lesnoff also played key role with solid play in the top 6 all season. The remaining freshman of Ivy Haines, Stacey Hahn and Maddi McCullough raised their level of play each day and provide the program with a bright future. During their sophomore campaign Eva Ng and Yvonne Zhang along with Vicky Zarate brought some enthusiastic play and will look to build on the foundation of the past two season. The junior class of Alison Angell, Emmaline Horton, Valentina Moshnikova and newcomer Alissa Tucker provided steady play and look to do so again next year on a team that will have to replace three seniors. Victoria Yu a member of the team for 3 years and the talented co-captain duo of Kelly Anderson and Morgan Watt, starters since their freshman season who both played #1 during their careers, guided this team to another 20 win season. In the past 4 seasons the team has amassed an impressive 71 wins and lost only 12 times and has gone 48-3 in the district, without a loss the past 2 seasons. They have won back to back Commonwealth district titles and one Northwest Region Title. The first for the school since 1981. Twice the team has appeared in the state tournament. It is truly an impressive legacy. One that will no doubt take a great deal of effort to maintain.

When the Patriots fell in the Northwest Region Semi-Finals they had equaled last seasons overall record but fell 1 match short of making the state quarter-finals. The 2008 squad has again raised the bar and put the competition on notice that this team from Albemarle is a formidable program built on talent, hard work and the idea of team.

Kelly, Morgan, and VictoriaKelly, Morgan, and Victoria3 great seniors who will be missed...3 great seniors who will be missed...

Good luck next year atGood luck next year at UVA, SyracuseUVA, Syracuse andand Tech!Tech!

““Thanks for all you have given to the team.”Thanks for all you have given to the team.”

Greetings, Once again we gather to celebrate all the wonderful achievements of a season gone by. It was another memorable year . I wish to extend my sincere thanks to all of the members of this team and their families for all the hard work, dedication, and effort they put in. I am thankful of the opportunity to work with such a special group of people and as we gather together to enjoy our banquet, please join me and take a moment to say thanks to all those who made it possible. Enjoy the evening as we appreciate the accomplishments of this team.

Sincerely, Coach Lindsay

AHS#1