The girl’s varsity tennis team is enjoying a fun season while also striving toward individual and team goals. 

Senior captains Scout Vacek and Holland Robison have both played tennis at Central all four years and describe the team dynamic as a positive atmosphere. 

“We are always finding something to laugh at,” Vacek said. 

The team holds weekly dinners at one of the players’ houses. “It’s such a win-win because you get phenomenal food and also just get to hang out with the team,” Robison said. 

Beyond the social aspects of the team, the mental side of tennis is a significant part of the game. “People like to say tennis is 90% mental, 10% physical, and I definitely agree,” junior Sienna Maskin said. Maskin has played tennis at Central for three years and also participates in club tennis. 

In tennis, players can compete in singles, playing alone against an opponent, or in doubles, with a partner. Vacek plays doubles, while Robison and Maskin play singles. “It’s hard because it’s obviously not a team sport, so if you’re not used to that team dynamic, playing doubles can be really difficult,” Vacek said. 

A typical practice includes warmups, running lines and laps around the courts, personal work time, and ending with a fun game. The team’s effort during practices pays off during matches and tournaments throughout the season, especially at higher-stakes events such as the Metro Conference Tournament and the state championships. 

At state, Central will send its top two singles players and two doubles teams. This year, the singles players are Robison and Maskin. The doubles teams are Malorie Lakin and Vacek, and Abby Cady and Anna Moeller. 

Last year, Robison was ranked at Metros and hopes to improve this season.  

“I’m hoping to be ranked at state this year,” Robison said. She noted that this season feels more serious since it’s her senior year.