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How shaking up its doubles lineup helped Delta's girls tennis team reach state

(Photo: Jordan Guskey)

Tim Cleland always contemplates the various lineup possibilities at his disposal before each season starts.

There are so many players for Delta’s girls tennis coach to consider, and only seven spots for a match. Three have to play singles. Two pairs are needed for doubles. And the Eagles’ roster is often so deep the margin between those who crack the top seven and those who don’t is tight and subject to fluctuation.

Dream season continues: Delta girls tennis is going back to state

This year Cleland had to deal with the departure of four key seniors, too.