{
  "id": 2974609,
  "title": "Check out Morris/Sussex girls tennis team-by-team preview capsules",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/check-out-morris-sussex-girls-tennis-team-by-team-preview-capsules",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T08:02:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/check-morris-sussex-girls-tennis-080205313.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Boonton's Kathie Foley is entering her ninth season with the team. Last year saw a disappointing 0-12 record. Returning from last year are senior Kaydence Larsen, senior Bianca Pena, and sophomore Juliana Banta. Newcomers include senior Brianna Evans, junior Hannah Vintage, sophomore Molly MacMillan, sophomore Camille Lintag, freshman Lilliana Dani.\n\nChatham's Michael Manna is in his third season with the team. Last year, Chatham claimed the NJAC-American title and was a 12-time Morris County Tournament champion. Returning are seniors Mary Zhang, junior Kelly Nie, junior Aileen McEnroe, junior Leyla Morelli, junior Olive Yaun, and sophomore Alessandra Ledon. Newcomers include junior Kathryn Brommer, sophomore Chelsea Huang, freshman Elsa Zu, and freshman Malini Voleti.\n\nHanover Park's Tara Geisser is in her 12th season with the team. Last year saw a 12-2 record, including a NJAC-Liberty title and a NJSIAA North 2, Group 1 final. Returning is junior Caroline Oriola. The team aims to rebuild, having won three of the last four division titles and the sectional crown.\n\nHigh Point's Jesse Strehl is entering his fifth season. Last year, the team finished 5-7. Returning are seniors Rachael McKenna, Juste Survile, juniors Lily Glanville, Brooke Wagner, Mack Zollinger, and Shannon Ganley. Newcomers include seniors Matilda Laforge, Noelle Woolery, sophomore Samantha Dickey, and sophomore Adriana Perea.",
  "summary": "Tennis, anyone? Meet the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference teams before the season starts Aug. 24.",
  "key_points": [
    "Boonton's Kathie Foley returns for ninth season",
    "Chatham's Michael Manna leads third season",
    "Hanover Park's Tara Geisser in 12th season"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Check out Morris/Sussex girls tennis team-by-team preview capsules",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/check-out-morris-sussex-girls-tennis-team-by-team-preview-capsules-2974610",
        "published": "2026-08-24T08:02:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}