The Hope High School tennis team is halfway through its 2021 season which began Aug. 16, the first day of school. Coach Gerald Bennett has depth in a team of 15 this year, heavily sophomore and junior players, that is building experience. Bobcat/Ladycat netters include, front left to right, Jessica Mendoza, Yoshiegi Gonzales, Edith Dominguez, Priscilla Moreno, and Amber Cisneros; middle left to right, Za’Kiah Randle, Aiyana Martin, Lia McCunne, and Kennedy Phillips; and back, left to right, Coach Bennett, Anthony Hall, Griffin Trauger, Darius Jones and Grace Trauger. Not pictured are Halee Ward and manager Madison Phillips. – Ken McLemore/Hope Public Schools