Coach Gerald Bennett’s Hope High School tennis program is gaining a following as parents, siblings and other fans gathered at Hope Fair Park to watch the Bobcat and Ladycat netters against Malvern. Bennett said his young team is improving with each match. Here junior Anthony Hall smashes down a serve as doubles partner Darrius Jones readies, sophomore Amber Cisneros shows volley strength and senior Griffin Trauger sets up a lob. Bennett said HHS is preparing to enter district play in October. – Ken McLemore/Hope Public Schools