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the Mokena Messenger | June 14, 2018 | 45
PREPARING FOR FALL
Knights girls tennis continues offseason improvements
at summer camp
Incoming senior Caroline Erdman, of Mokena, performs a forehand shot during a drill.
Incoming junior Nikki Salvatore, of Mokena, backhands a ball during a drill Thursday,
June 7, at Lincoln-Way Central girls tennis’ summer camp. Photos by James Sanchez/22nd
Century Media
Incoming freshman Kara Rimkunas (left) is expected to be
one half of the Knights’ No. 1 doubles team with her older
sister, Emma Rimkunas. Emma, an incoming junior, was a
state qualifier in singles the past two seasons..
Incoming junior Kiana Sikich, of Mokena, is expected to
represent the Knights as the new No. 1 singles player. She
qualified for state last year in singles.
Incoming senior and returning varsity member Ani
Smentek, of Mokena, gets in one of the backhand drills.