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Cardinals, Oilers, Panthers head to tennis regionals
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Hoisington Cardinal Mila Simic

HOISINGTON — Mila Simic (20-2) will earn the No. 2 seed after losing to Ellsworth's returning state qualifier Karli Haase at the Ellsworth regional Friday/Saturday.

Central Plains will also compete in a high-level regional featuring 3-1A state champion Ellsworth multiple returning state qualifiers.

"Mila has the complete game— a stellar combination of both power and finesse," said Hoisington coach Kiley Klug "She wants and deserves the success she has earned.

"Annabelle Gonzales (16-5) has momentum on her side after winning the No. 2 singles CKL championship Saturday. She's playing the best tennis of her career right now.

"Aubree Martin/Braylin Rossman (11-12) beat two solid teams in Phillipsburg and Osborne they'd lost to, followed by placing third in our league meet.

"Miette Kaiser and Callie Loesch (9-13) have taken huge strides, and are playing their best tennis of the season."

ELLINWOOD —Ellinwood tennis coach Parker Winter sees a favorable draw at Lyons regional Friday/Saturday.

"We're in a good spot to receive some potentially favorable seeds," Winter said. "This poses the opportunity of getting multiple entries qualified for state. The girls have worked hard and improved each week. They're focused and prepared going into this weekend."

Larned's Lauren Sleder is a 2-time singles state qualifier.

GREAT BEND — Great Bend's Western Athletic third-place finisher will face a challenge at Andover Saturday featuring defending state champion Andover.

5A GREAT BEND (Andover)—Paige Stacey; Olivia Loera; Maddie Siefkes/Addie Hart; Beth Hammeke/Olivia Boone

3-1A CENTRAL PLAINS (Ellsworth)—Charlee Schlessger, Eliza Jeffrey; Emery Siemsen/Ashtyn Robl; Aevyn Siemsen/Bella Zink

3-1A ELLINWOOD (Lyons)—Lauren Ringwald 15-10; Lauren Rugan 15-3; Vivian Klepper/Camila Frayre 17-12; Eden Ringwald/Emalie Joiner 11-4

3-1A HOISINGTON (Ellsworth)—Mila Simic 20-2; Annabelle Gonzales 16-5; Aubree Martin/Braylin Rossman 11-12; Miette Kaiser/Callie Loesch 9-13

3-1A LARNED (Lyons)—Lauren Sleder, Darby Sundahl; Emma McNett.Olivia Holt; Jozlyn Mead/Danielle Hemken