Nicolet is expecting junior Lexi Goldin to have a breakout season. Goldin won the conference title at No. 2, advanced to the third round at state and now moves up to No. 1 singles. The Knights swept the singles in the state team tournament and beat Eau Claire Memorial, 4-3, for their second consecutive title. Whitefish Bay senior Joanne Meulendyke finished fourth at state in Division 2 last season and helped the team earn second place in the team tournament. The Blue Dukes, the overall conference champ in 1999, have been bumped up to Division 1 this season.
Homestead is always a threat in the North Shore, as well.
Senior Stacy Brock, who won the state doubles title with her sister Lindsey in 1999, is back for the Highlanders. With Burke on board, Cedarburg's singles have been solidified from top to bottom. Siebert expects senior Heather Cocking, a conference champ in No. 2 in 1998 and three-year varsity player Amanda Ruehl to rack up points for the Bulldogs as well. We're pretty solid through four singles with her at the top. Greater Metro DSHA and Brookfield Central have the upper hand in the Greater Metro.