2018 Rancho Boys Tennis Capsule

RANCHO

League: Class 4A Mountain

Head coach: Kenneth Michaud, third season

2017 record: 9-7 (4-6 4A Sunrise/eighth)

Returning lettermen: Four

Top athletes: Tanner Albright (Sr.), Caleb Lewis (So.), William Ballin (So.)

Outlook: After two strong seasons under Michaud, the Rams will have some work to do this year. Despite winning just six matches from 2013-15, the Rams have won 21 in the past two years, but have just four lettermen back.

“We are young as we only have two seniors on the roster, but the guys are looking forward to their new roles and taking advantage of the opportunity,” Michaud said.

Albright was a Sunrise Region quarterfinalist in singles last year. Lewis played mostly at No. 1 doubles this year, but will shift to singles after Rancho lost two singles players to graduation.

“We will have three new doubles teams, but feel our doubles play will be improved from last season,” Michaud said. “We are getting better every day and are excited to start the season. Our goal is to play our best tennis at the end of the season and look to make a playoff run.”