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By STEVE LEE
© St. Petersburg Times, published June 1, 2001
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Kelly McCain, Sr., Saddlebrook
COACH OF THE YEAR: Jamie Vargo, Hudson
KELLY McCAIN, Sr., Saddlebrook: McCain took a break from the USTA circuit to lead the Spartans to their first state title. McCain also won a state title in No. 1 doubles.
CRISTINA LUCIN, Jr., Wesley Chapel: State semifinalist in No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles. Three-time district champion in both events.
EMILY SECHAUD, Sr., Saddlebrook: District and regional champion teamed with McCain to win No. 1 doubles state crown.
COURTNEY DWYER, Sr., Zephyrhills: Became leader as team's No. 1. Only Lucin was better in county's public schools.
DIANA VINIS, Jr., Saddlebrook: State, regional and district champion at No. 3 singles.
ASHLEY COX, Jr., Saddlebrook: State, regional and district champion at No. 4 singles.
NIKKI PRACK, Sr., Hudson: Won 15 of 18 matches to lead Cobras to first SAC crown.
PAULA CLAUSNITZER, Jr., Wesley Chapel: Teamed with Lucin in No. 1 doubles to reach state semifinals.
JEN SUAREZ, So., River Ridge: Moved up from No. 3 to No. 1 to lead SAC runner-up River Ridge.
KATHLEEN COOK, Sr., Hudson: Went 16-2 at No. 3 to provide depth for Cobras.
Gulf -- Bobbi Chavez. Hudson -- Rebecca Arico. Land O'Lakes -- Kelly Jackson. Pasco -- Stephanie Larkin. Ridgewood -- Catie Mansfield, Debbie Romar. River Ridge -- Ali Bigger, Dacey Mahoney, Ashley Cappadona, Nikki Pridgen. Wesley Chapel -- Lindsay Lucado. Zephyrhills -- Vanessa Bowman.