2017 Bonanza Boys Tennis Capsule

BONANZA

League: Class 4A Sunset

Head coach: Patrick Herbert, first season

2016 record: 3-10 (3-9 Southwest, sixth)

Returning lettermen: Four

Top athletes: Marshall Nelson (Jr.), Justin Balconi (Sr.), Mark Thuet (Jr.), John Lai (So.), Manny Dooley, Stone Perry

Outlook: Only four lettermen return for the Bengals who have some lineup spots to fill.

“This is a team with many freshmen in the mix,” Herbert said. “Graduation appeared to do some damage to the roster, but the energy from the new additions has been quite invigorating. Now the question is just where to position these talented young men to maximize their potential and to attain the best possible outcomes for the team.

“There is a tremendous balance of advanced, intermediate and beginning players. The team’s goals are to develop as young men and players. If they prepare consistently with attention to detail, the results will take care of themselves.”