This is part of a series of fall sports previews for area high schools. Information was provided by the coaches of each school. Previews of other fall sports will be published as those seasons begin.
Central Tigers
Coach: Bud Craven.
Last season: 5-8.
Returning starters: Lauren Sulser, sr.; Allison Campbell, sr.; Allie McGinty, jr.; Erika Foley, jr.; Sara Burns, sr.
Other key returning players: Liz LaFoe, soph.; Michaelyn Burns, jr.; Merritt Gerlach, jr.; Lauren Parrent, sr.; Lacey Landgraf, jr.
Chaffee Red Devils
Coach: Amanda Horrell
Returning starters: Kate Pfefferkorn, sr. (No. 1 on last year's team); Nicole Poe, sr.; Brittney Bennett, sr.; Shannon Hampton, sr.
Jackson Indians
Coach: Linda Adams.
Last season: 12-2, district champions.
Returning starters: Katie Domain, sr.; Kelly Mitchell, jr., doubles state qualifier, 14-0 in duals and doubles; ; Kari Miinch, sr.; Lauren Everett, sr.
Other key returning player: Kim Anderson, sr., returning from injury and did not play last season. She was state qualifier and No. 1 as a freshman and sophomore.
-- From staff reports
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