After losing nine successful seniors to graduation, the Crusaders have some work to do, but have the talent to compete.
Tennis
The Crusaders return seven lettermen and picked up a valuable addition in former state singles runner-up Aaron Bailey.
The Mountain Lions return five lettermen and hope to improve throughout the season.
Defending Class 4A state singles champion Audrey Boch-Collins leads a group of 10 returnees for the Chargers.
The Longhorns are gunning for a spot in the playoffs.
The Falcons return eight lettermen, but remain young and will look for big contributions from underclassmen.
The Grizzlies return six letter winners, but must replace their top two players from the 2016 season.
The Grizzlies return four lettermen and are hoping for a successful season.
Last year’s Sunrise Region runners-up, the Patriots return just two letter winners.
With only one returning letter winner on their roster, the Dragons hope to build quickly and improve during the season.
First-year coach Patrick Herbert and the Bengals have plenty of reasons for optimism.
