Region 5 girls tennis poses some formidable challenges, but the Viewmont Vikings remain confident and resolved. 

The Viewmont girls tennis team began the 2024 campaign in early August and have been busy with workouts, matches and tournaments. Through it all, head coach Brooke Boyd likes her teams’ chances to be in the thick of the region race, in spite of the tough competition. 

“We are hopeful to have a successful season,” Boyd said. “We believe we can be one of the top teams in our region, as well as offer great competition to the state tournament.”

The Vikings will have to do this with a mostly new cast of players. The young Viewmont team does have some experienced seniors in varsity starters Emmie Bowen, Cara Vogrinec and Mia Sneddon. All three have now been in the program for four years, so their veteran leadership has been critical for Viewmont this season. 

“They are tremendous leaders and are extremely skillful athletes.” Boyd said.

Boyd likes what she has seen on the court from her mix of seniors and newcomers. But more importantly, she said the team chemistry has been good. The Vikings enjoy the camaraderie that every coach wants to foster. This feeling translates well into a good game-day performance. 

“This is a group of very inclusive girls,” she said. “This helps with team unity and support. Each girl feels like a valuable player, which shows in their play.” 

A year ago, Viewmont scored nine points at the Class 5A state tournament. The Vikings tied with Highland for 10th place out of a large group of 28 teams. Boyd and her players are confident they can build off this effort and move up the standings this year. The 5A tournament starts Sept. 28 with first-round games. The later rounds start Oct. 3 at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City, with the finals set for Oct. 5. 

Boyd enjoys the chance she gets to watch the girls get better and see them implement the things they learn in practice onto the court in matches. She’s happy to be around such quality student-athletes. 

“Tennis is a fun sport, and this is such a fun group of girls,” she said. “I love being their coach.”