The Wichita Eagle Recently Celebrated The Outstanding High School Girls Tennis Players In Kansas By Announcing The 2023 All-Metro Team. This Year, The Team Showcased Exceptional Talent From Sedgwick, Butler, And Harvey Counties, Recognizing Top Players In Singles And Doubles, As Well As A Coach Of The Year. The Selections Were Based On The Players’ Season-Long Performance, With A Focus On Their Achievements In The Postseason.
One Of The Standout Players, Brynn Steven From Bishop Carroll, Secured Her Second Consecutive Class 5A Singles Title, Capping Off Her Senior Year With An Undefeated State Championship. Alongside Her, Andover’S Anna Jittawait And Brooke Walker Clinched The 5A Doubles Title, Earning Them The Joint Honor Of Girls Tennis Players Of The Year On The All-Metro Team.
Lara De Carvalho, A Sophomore From Collegiate, Made A Significant Impact This Season By Claiming The Class 3-1A Championship. Known For Her Composure And Skill, De Carvalho Finished With An Impressive 25-4 Record, Solidifying Her Position As One Of The State’S Top Singles Players.
Brynn Steven’S Senior Season Was Nothing Short Of Perfect, As She Defended Her Class 5A Singles Championship With Dominance, Concluding The Season With A Flawless 33-0 Record. Her Remarkable Performance Included Victories Over The 6A Singles Champion And The 3-1A Singles Champion, Establishing Her As One Of Kansas’ Top Players.
The Andover Doubles Pair, Anna Jittawait And Brooke Walker, Displayed Unwavering Determination, Achieving A Perfect 30-0 Record And Securing Their First State Doubles Championship. Their Resilience Was Evident In A Semifinal Showdown Where They Rallied To Claim Victory, Ultimately Earning Them The Coveted Gold Medal.
Another Notable Duo, Biz Gaddis And Emma Jittawait From Andover, Demonstrated Their Prowess As The Second-Best Doubles Team In Class 5A. Their Impressive Season Included A Third-Place Finish At The State Meet, Showcasing Their Talent And Determination.
The Partnership Of Laney Conrad And Julia Herrman From Collegiate Continued To Shine, Winning Their Second Consecutive Class 3-1A Doubles Title. Their Exceptional Teamwork And Skill Led Them To Victory, Solidifying Their Status As A Formidable Doubles Pair.
Madelyn Fellows And Sydney Schumaker From Maize South Defied Expectations By Reaching The Class 5A State Finals As The No. 6 Seed. Their Remarkable Journey Included A Runner-Up Finish At State, Highlighting Their Resilience And Competitive Spirit.
Simon Norman, The Coach At Collegiate, Seamlessly Transitioned Into His Role, Guiding The Team To Their 15th Straight Class 3-1A Team Championship. Under His Leadership, The Team Achieved Outstanding Results, With Multiple Players Securing Top Positions At The State Tournament.
The All-Metro Second And Third Teams Also Featured Talented Players Who Showcased Their Skills And Determination Throughout The Season, Contributing To The Vibrant High School Girls Tennis Scene In Kansas.
The 2023 All-Metro Team Truly Represents The Exceptional Talent And Dedication Of High School Girls Tennis Players In The Wichita Area, Highlighting Their Remarkable Achievements And The Bright Future Of The Sport.