Key West and Coral Shores loved order on the courts this season, with every staff profitable six matches. The Conchs completed the season 6-4, shedding only one match to Coral Shores with the remainder of their losses coming from mainland groups. The Conchs had some success at Gulliver, profitable two matches in opposition to probably the greatest groups in South Florida. Coral Shores completed 6-5-1. The Hurricanes discovered some success on the mainland, selecting up a win and a tie in opposition to Miami groups. The Marathon Dolphins struggled this season, ending 0-10, however had success on the No. 1 singles spot all through the season. All three groups play the vast majority of their matches in opposition to each other, forging a strong sense of camaraderie regardless of being opponents.
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MVP
Junior, Key West
Key West’s prime seed was undefeated within the common season, sweeping her Keys opponents and including wins in opposition to LaSalle and Gulliver as nicely. “She is an inspiration to the staff together with her staff spirit, on-court focus and hard-hitting strokes,” stated head coach Joie Switzer. “Her serve and tempo are her biggest weapons.”
Emily Alvear
Freshman, Marathon
Only a freshman, Marathon’s prime singles participant Emily Alvear has been on the staff’s roster since center faculty. This season she registered three wins on the court docket, together with one within the first spherical of the district playoffs. “Emily continues to get higher yearly and is getting stronger on the court docket,” stated coach Kevin Freeman. “I feel she lastly noticed what she is able to and has stepped her recreation up. We’re very excited to see what occurs together with her subsequent 12 months.”
Gaby Aguero
Senior, Key West
Senior captain Gaby Aguero was described by Switzer as “the center of the tennis staff together with her uplifting angle and joyful spirit.” Aguero had a win in No. 1 doubles at Gulliver Prep and had a profitable document in singles this season.
Kai Guth
Senior, Coral Shores
Coral Shores’ Kai Guth performed within the No. 2 singles and No. 1 doubles spots this season. Coach Zach Ownes stated, “Kai was a pacesetter and mentor to all staff members.” Guth is a four-year varsity participant for the ’Canes and earned a spot on the FHSAA 2025 Florida Dairy Farmers Educational All-State Group for her contributions on the courts and within the classroom.
Kai Redruello
Junior, Coral Shores
Hurricane Kai Redruello performed on the No. 3 singles spot this season, incomes a 7-3 document with wins in opposition to Keys opponents in addition to Westminster Christian. “Kai was one of many staff leaders with matches gained,” stated Owens. “We’re excited to have her for another 12 months.”
Hamida Muhsinova
Freshman, Key West
Hamida Muhsinova’s freshman marketing campaign was so sturdy it earned her the staff’s Coach’s Award. Muhsinova performed No. 3 singles and No. 2 doubles this season. “She confirmed a quiet willpower to win her matches, utilizing a mixture of consistency and energy,” stated Switzer. “Her dedication to enhancing her serve and volleys and taking part in with a optimistic angle had been her largest property.”