We Love this Team!

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Across
  1. 2. Northfield true crime fan investigating why anyone would buy Penn tennis balls
  2. 4. Soon-to-be grandma swinging a classic one-handed backhand
  3. 6. Newly retired, endlessly kind, and reliably steady in doubles
  4. 7. Kind words for everyone—but no mercy for her opponents
  5. 8. This smart, super supportive player is recovering from a calf injury
  6. 10. East Coast wit whose game sizzles in both singles and doubles
  7. 11. Life Time pro and STEADY player, quick to smile, who insists the party happens at the net
  8. 14. Pink-loving vegetarian representing Northern on and off the court
  9. 15. Formerly sold houses; now owns the net
  10. 18. College-tested threat who strings together winners and festival-ready crocheted treasures
Down
  1. 1. Veteran captain whose ball storage doubles as a fashion statement
  2. 2. Petite recent grad who hits overheads like she’s got a 6’ frame
  3. 3. The nurse staging a tennis comeback alongside two former college teammates
  4. 5. Research scientist with a textbook one-hander (and an uncooperative knee)
  5. 7. Recent grad with a scorching forehand and a backhand she underrates and underestimates
  6. 9. Left-handed actuary who calculated our winning lineups all season
  7. 12. Life Time pro whose doubles game shines as brightly as her smile
  8. 13. Eau Claire dietitian who always feeds the right shot at the right time on the court
  9. 16. A coach’s daughter now coaching beside her brother at Benilde St. Margaret
  10. 17. Thoughtful Eau Claire commuter who sees every inch of the court