Desert Pines

2015 Desert Pines Boys Tennis Capsule

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

August 18, 2015 - 11:50 am

DESERT PINES

League: Division I-A Sunrise

Head coach: Rich Luong, third season

2014 record: 7-6 (4-3 Sunrise, fourth)

Returning lettermen: Four

Top athletes: Oscar Murillo (Jr.), Artemio Gonzalez (Sr.), Adan Cano (So.), Alex Macias (Sr.)

Outlook: After making the playoffs with just a seven-person team last year, the Jaguars will field a full nine players this season.

"The Jaguars will be led by returning players Oscar Murillo, Artemio Gonzalez and Adan Cano," Luong said. "Newcomers Kevin Giron, Kim Halasan, Edgar Diaz anf Darius Swinton have worked extremely hard over the summer and will contribute immensely.

"Our key players have matured and will bolster the team to a division win and be competitive in the playoffs."

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