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Sandpoint tennis opens annual summer camp

by DYLAN GREENE
Sports Editor | July 13, 2021 1:00 AM

SANDPOINT — The first day of the annual Sandpoint Select High Performance Tennis Clinic is in the books.

Monday was day one of the five-day camp. Over 20 players are taking part in the camp, including most of the Sandpoint varsity team and a few special invitees from Colorado and California.

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Denali Terry hits a return in an event from 2021.

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From left: Kevin Kirby (four-time 4A Region 1 singles champion), Steve Kirby, Cici Rickert (former University of Minnesota tennis star), Kent Anderson, Josh Embree (team captain on the 2021 SHS team) and Khloe Kyllonen (2017 state champion) were the coaches on day one of the camp.

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Tyler Korn hits a backhand on Monday.

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Elly Pincher eyes a return shot on Monday.

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Evan Wiley hits a return on Monday.

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Sandpoint head coach Kent Anderson attempts to return a shot from one of the campers.

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Neva Reseska hits a forehand on Monday.

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Owen Larson tracks down the ball and hits a return.

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Tyler Mah eyes a return on Monday.

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Maile Evans hits a return on Monday.