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Addie Steffens-MVP and All-Conference Honorable Mention, Hailey Munsterteiger-Grand Slam Award, Maelie Kazmerzak-All-Conference Honorable Mention, Sophie Crain-Rookie of the Year, Taylor Daniels-Most Improved

Camille Marshik-MVP, Abbey Kayfes-Most Improved, missing is Evie Wendlandt-Rookie of the Year

Lynae Kinzer-12 wins, Gretta Peterson-13 wins, Addie Steffens-11 wins, Hailey Minsterteiger-12 wins, Sophie Crain-10 wins

Addie Steffens, Maelie Kazmerzak, Mylie Benson, Taylor Daniels, missing is Ev Nordberg

Front-Natalie Gavin and Maddie Bauer. Back are Madi Taylor, Abbey Kayfes, Aviyah Hoyt, Emma Mielke, Katelyn Bill. Missing are Mary Kramer, Quinn Severson, Sierra Laffin and Evie Wendlandt

Hailey and Addie opened with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Alyssa Miller and Emily Stewart of Pine City before losing in the quarterfinals to Keira Strong and Bailey Westerman of Pequot Lakes in a close match 7-5, 7-6.

Lynae and Gretta played well at Sections, they won their first match 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 over Evelyn Patrick and Susanna Brooklyn of Stella Maris before dropping a 6-2, 6-1 match to Addy and Emma Axtell of Mora.

Ev Nordberg and Maelie Kazmerzak both lost their first-round singles matches and were eliminated. Ev lost to Della Sayfer from Stella Maris 6-3, 6-0 and Maelie lost to Elle Kovich of Duluth Marshall 6-3, 6-1

The 2026 girls' tennis season ended on the courts at Sta-Fit in Sartell.

The team portion of the season came to an end Tuesday for A/CI as they dropped another close match with Pine City on the road by a 4-3 score. A/CI won a pair of singles matches but could muster up just one doubles win and took the loss.
#1 Singles Kate Unverzagt (PC) beat Maelie Kazmerzak (A/CI) 6-0, 6-0
#2 Singles Myra Roubinek (PC) beat Ev Nordberg (A/CI) 6-0, 6-2
#3 Singles Katelyn Bill (A/CI) beat Chloe Goad (PC) 6-4, 6-0
#4 Singles Sophie Crain (A/CI) beat Raelynn Koppy (PC) 6-2, 6-2
#1 Doubles Lily Rootkie/Brecklyn Nicoll (PC) beat Addie Steffens/Hailey Munsterteiger (A/CI) 4-6, 6-3, 6-4
#2 Doubles Gretta Peterson/Lynae Kinzer (A/CI) beat Alyssa Miller/Emily Stewart (PC) 6-4, 6-3
#3 Doubles Makayla Clepper/Hazel Olson (PC) beat Taylor Daniels/Cami Marshik (A/CI) 4-6, 6-1, 6-2
Exhibition-Jennine Hallan (PC) beat Mylie Benson (A/CI) 6-4, 6-4
Annabelle Mishler/Azrielah Ellis (PC) beat Sierra Laffin/Abbey Baierl (A/CI) 6-4, 6-2

The A/C-I tennis team was ready for the Granite Ridge Conference Tourney today in Foley, but it was rained out after a few matches. (Carrie Baierl photo)

The A/CI tennis team dropped a close 4-3 match Thursday at Pine City.
#1 Singles Kate Unverzag (PC) beat Maelie Kazmerzak (ACI) 6-1, 6-0
#2 Singles Myra Roubinek (PC) beat Ev Nordberg (ACI) 6-0, 6-0
#3 Singles Katelyn Bill (ACI) beat Chloe Goad (PC) 6-3, 6-2
#4 Singles Sophie Crain (ACI) beat Raeann Koppy (PC) 6-0, 6-0
#1 Doubles Brecklyn Nicoll/Lily Rootkie (PC) beat Addie Steffens/Hailey Munsterteiger (ACI) 6-0, 6-4
#2 Doubles Alyssa Miller/Emily Stewart (PC) beat Gretta Peterson/Lynae Kinzer (ACI) 6-2, 6-4
#3 Doubles Taylor Daniels/Cami Marshik (ACI) beat Hazel Olsen/Jennavieve (PC) 6-4, 7-5

The ACI tennis team played Big Lake and Foley on Monday and dropped both matchups. Big Lake edged ACI 4-3 and Foley swept 7-0.
Big Lake 4
ACI 3
#1 Singles Audrey Goldseth (BL) beat Maelie Kazmerzak (ACI) 6-3, 6-0
#2 Singles Ev Nordberg (ACI) beat Rebecca Anderson (BL) 7-6, 6-0
#3 Singles Olivia Horton (BL) beat Katelyn Bill (ACI) 4-6, 7-5, (10-5)
#4 Singles Kiara Henry (BL) beat Sophie Crain (ACI) 6-4, 1-6, (10-2)
#1 Doubles Addie Steffens/Hailey Munsterteiger (ACI) beat Lindsey Shoop/Lacy Bonin (BL) 4-6, 6-1, (10-5)
#2 Doubles Gretta Peterson/Cassi Smythe (ACI) beat Brianna Vasquez/Anne Grace Berger (BL) 6-2, 6-3
#3 Doubles Kylie Gardner/Adrianna Wiggins (BL) beat Taylor Daniels/Abbey Baierl (ACI) 6-2, 6-0
Foley 7
ACI 0
#1 Singles Lydia Anderson (F) beat Maelie Kazmerzak (ACI) 6-1, 6-1
#2 Singles Alana Miller (F) beat Ev Nordberg (ACI) 6-0, 6-0
#3 Singles Lexi Garceau (F) beat Katelyn Bill (ACI) 6-2, 6-0
#4 Singles Linzy Garceau (F) beat Sophie Crain (ACI) 6-3, 6-3
#1 Doubles Jaida Fleck/Abby Kampa (F) beat Addie Steffens/Hailey Munsterteiger (ACI) 6-3, 6-0
#2 Doubles Ali Schommer/Emily Molitor (F) beat Gretta Peterson/Cassi Smythe (ACI) 6-1, 6-2
#3 Doubles Rory Keating/Kinslee Winkelman (F) beat Taylor Daniels/Cami Marshik (ACI) 6-0, 6-0

The ACI tennis team was on the road at Little Falls Tuesday, and the Flyers came away with a 5-2 victory.
#1 Singles Myla Ballou (LF) beat Maelie Kazmerzak (ACI) 6-3, 6-1
#2 Singles Ellie Abbott (LF) beat Ev Nordberg (ACI) 6-3, 6-0
#3 Singles Danica Holmberg (LF) beat Katelyn Bill (ACI) 6-2, 6-0
#4 Singles Emma Votaw (LF) beat Sophie Crain (ACI) 6-4, 6-1
#1 Doubles Addie Steffens/Hailey Munsterteiger (ACI) beat Lexis Lindquist/Alexis Anderson (LF) 6-4, 4-7, (10-3)
#2 Doubles Gretta Peterson/Lynae Kinzer (ACI) beat Isabelle Gerads/Ella Dalen (LF) 6-1, 6-4
#3 Doubles Jaya Heier/Emma Reig (LF) beat Taylor Daniels/Cassi Smythe (ACI) 4-6, 6-4, 6-1

The ACI tennis team split a pair of matches Friday in Duluth. They defeated Duluth Marshall and dropped a close match to Stella Maris.
Aitkin 6
D. Marshall 1
#1 Singles Ella Kovich (DM) beat Addie Steffens (ACI) 6-0, 6-0
#2 Singles Maelie Kazmerzak (ACI) beat Bella Johnson (DM) 6-2, 6-0
#2 Singles Ev Nordberg (ACI) beat Katy Mei (DM) 6-1, 6-1
#4 Singles Sophie Crain (ACI) beat Ingrid Bakken (DM) 6-0, 6-0
#1 Doubles Hailey Minsterteiger/Katelyn Bill (ACI) beat Mabel Goodman /Ella Hadians (DM) 6-0, 6-0
#2 Doubles Gretta Peterson/Lynae Kinzer (ACI) beat Hazel Thibodeau/Mia Schmickle (DM) 6-0, 6-1
#3 Doubles Taylor Daniels/Cassi Smythe (ACI) beat Mayre Robbins-Vandenheuval (DM) 6-2, 6-1
Exhibition-Mylie Benson/Cami Marshik won 6-0
Aitkin 1
Stella Maris 6
#1 Singles Della Seyfer (SM) beat Ev Nordberg (ACI) 6-3, 6-1
#2 Singles Luciana Jackman (SM) beat Cassi Smythe (ACI) 6-3, 6-1
#3 Singles Elyce Klos-Maki (SM) beat Sophie Crain (ACI) 7-6, 6-4
#4 Singles Bella Ray (SM) beat Cami Marshik (ACI) 6-3, 6-1
#1 Doubles Addie Steffens/Maelie Kazmerzak (ACI) beat Evelyn Patrick/Susanna Broadway (SM) 6-0, 6-3
#2 Doubles Hailey Munsterteiger/Katelyn Bill (ACI) beat Danika Fedora/Audrey Junilla (SM) 6-3, 6-3
#3 Doubles Gretta Peterson/Lynae Kinzer (ACI) beat Sophie Esser (SM) 6-2, 6-4
Exhibition-Taylor Daniels/Mylie Benson won 6-6, 6-1

The ACI tennis team traveled to Pierz Thursday and the Pioneers scored a 5-2 victory.
#1 Singles Laura Young (P) beat Maelie Kazmerzak (ACI) 6-3, 2-6, (7-1)
#2 Singles Maycee Zupan (P) beat Ev Nordberg (ACI) 6-0. 6-2
#3 Singles Katelyn Bill (ACI) beat Nico Thielen (P) 6-4, 6-1
#4 Singles Sophie Crain (ACI) beat Hannah Kuschel (P) 2-6, 6-4, (10-5)
#1 Doubles Macy Sadlusky/Payton Kimprer (P) beat Addie Steffens/Hailey Munsterteiger (ACI) 6-4, 7-6
#2 Doubles Robyn Hoheisel/Brynna Woitilla (P) beat Gretta Peterson/Lynae Kinzer (ACI) 6-2, 6-0
#3 Doubles Katelyn Kruschek/Taylor Trturin (P) beat Taylor Daniels/Cassi Smythe (ACI) 6-3, 6-4
Exhibition
Maddy Kahl/Elsa Gray (P) beat Mylie Benson/Cami Marshik (ACI) 7-5, 6-2, (10-4)
Ellie Stumpf (P) beat Violet Eisenbraun (ACI)



The Aitkin/Crosby-Ironton tennis team hosted Wadena-Deer Creek Tuesday and came out on the short end of a 6-1 score.
#1 Singles Claire Coyle (WDC) beat Maelie Kazmerzak (ACI) 6-3, 6-1
#2 Singles Emma Wright (WDC) beat Katelyn Bill (ACI) 6-4, 6-0
#3 Singles Sophie Crain (ACI) beat Arianna Dutke (WDC) 6-1, 6-1
#4 Singles Madison Schroeder (WDC) beat Abbey Baierl (ACI) 6-0, 6-3
#1 Doubles Chloe Phillipy/Britta Ferris (WDC) beat Addie Steffens/Hailey Miunsterteiger (ACI) 6-4, 3-6 (10-7)
#2 Doubles Ellie Goldberg/Kendra Leejeberg (WDC) beat Gretta Peterson/Lynae Kinzer (ACI) 6-2, 7-5
#3 Doubles Ashlynn Kem/Lydia Aldrich (WDC) beat Taylor Daniels/Cami Marshik (ACI) 6-1, 6-3
The opposing coaches today were Jen Waldorf and one of her former players Lindy Thompson. She was Lindy Lahmann-Sharbonda when she graduated in 2014.




The Aitkin/C-I tennis team was back in action Thursday and suffered a 6-1 loss to visiting Mora.
#1 Singles Addy Axtell (M) beat Maelie Kazmerzak (ACI) 6-1, 6-2
#2 Singles Emma Axtell (M) beat Ev Nordberg (ACI) 6-0, 6-2
#3 Singles Jane Olson (M) beat Sophie Crain (ACI) 6-2, 6-0
#4 Singles Kendall Blount (M) beat Cami Marshik (ACI) 6-0, 6-0
#1 Doubles Alyson Karnik/Kiah Stucky (M) beat Addie Steffens/Hailey Munsterteiger (ACI) 6-2, 6-4
#2 Doubles Lynae Kinzer/Gretta Peterson (ACI) beat Anja Bakki/Honor Schroder (M) 6-2, 6-0
#3 Doubles Grace Anderson/Mila Schultz (M) beat Taylor Daniels/Abbey Baierl (ACI) 6-1, 6-2



