2012 Palo Verde Boys Tennis Capsule

Head coach: Zach Brandt, 11th season

2011 record: 13-1 (9-0 Northwest)

Returning lettermen: 12

Top players: Zack Surmacz (Jr.), Wesley Mann (Sr.), Bailey Swainston (Sr.), Conor Safborn (So.), Rhett Bossung (So.)

Outlook: The Panthers came up just short of securing another state title last year, but bring back plenty of experience.

“We have a good group with a few returners,” Brandt said. “We are hoping to return again to the postseason.”