For the second straight season, the Mercer Island High School (MIHS) girls tennis team won the 3A SeaKing District championship.

On May 13-14 at Lower Woodland in Seattle, Caitlyn Ying placed first in singles, Rachel Garton/Sarah Garton took first in doubles and Mia Kinney/ Jayne Tintle notched sixth in doubles. All the Islanders qualify for the state tournament from May 23-24 at the Vancouver Tennis Center.

For the MIHS boys, they took second in the district team standings just one point behind champion Seattle Prep.

Locals Joe DeGracia took second in singles and Gian Manhas/Nolan Bang placed second in doubles as they all advance to state from May 23-24 at the Vancouver Tennis Center.

From left, Mercer Island High School tennis players Joe DeGracia and Gian Manhas/Nolan Bang with head coach Ron Akins. Courtesy photos