2006 Montgomery All-Gazette Girls Tennis

Friday, Dec. 15, 2006

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naomi brookner⁄the gazette

The 2006 All-Gazette Girls Tennis first team. Front row (left to right): My-Linh Nguyen, Gloria Yoo, Tiffany Lin, Lauren Wolman, Caroline Duffy, Katie Cunningham; back row: Coach of the Year Mary Lafratta, Diane Samuels, Margot Fuller, Liz Kaufman, Player of the Year Maria Fuccillo, Lorne McManigle, Gabby Devlin.

Player of the year

Maria Fuccillo

Holy Cross, Sophomore

Ranked 51st nationally in United States Tennis Association’s Girls 16s, used on-court guile to rack up second-straight unbeaten season at singles and defend WCAC No. 1 singles tournament title.

Coach of the Year

Mary Lafratta

Walter Johnson, 1st year

Used knowledge and passion of sport to lead Wildcats to first Montgomery County Public Schools Division I and tournament titles in more than 11 years, toppling three-time defending champion Churchill.

first-team singles

Gabby Devlin

Holton-Arms Freshman

Fearless and crafty, Panthers’ No. 2 compiled 16-1 record and won No. 2 singles bracket to help Holton win second ISL tournament title in three years.

Liz Kaufman

Churchill Freshman

Power and determination led Bulldogs’ ace to undefeated regular season. Finished 13-2 with appearances in county and regional finals.

Tiffany Lin

Walter Johnson Sophomore

Produced second-consecutive undefeated season, including No. 2 singles title to help Wildcats win county tournament for first time in more than a decade.

Lorne McManigle

Stone Ridge Senior

Smarts and reliable all-court game led Gators’ No. 1 to 10-1 record, including singles title at season-ending ISL tournament.

Lauren Wolman

Walter Johnson Junior

Steady groundstrokes and versatility helped Wildcats’ No. 1 to 17-1 record, including first county and region titles and berth at state tournament next spring.

first-team doubles

Gloria Yoo (Senior)⁄My-Linh Nguyen (Sophomore)

Richard Montgomery

Good teamwork and communication helped Rockets’ No. 1 doubles team to 10-0 season, including county tournament title.

Margot Fuller (Senior)⁄Diane Samuels (Senior)

Churchill

Experience and court prowess led Bulldog team to 10-1 record; only loss a forfeit in county tournament finals.

Katie Cunningham (Junior)⁄Caroline Duffy (Junior)

Holton-Arms

Hard work helped Panthers’ No. 1 duo adapt to doubles play. Compiled 16-1 record en route to ISL tournament final.

Honorable mention

Ariel Burke