JACKSON TWP — Movin' on up.

The Seneca Valley girls tennis team achieved an overall record of 11-7 in 2013, the best mark in Eric Grove's five seasons with the team. He's looking for his squad to take another step in the right direction this year.

“We have a lot of strong players,” said Grove. “I'm excited with how close (in talent) this team is. If one player drops off, somebody will be there to step in.”

Leading the Raiders will be junior Allie Head, who makes the move from No. 2 singles player last year to No. 1.

“She wins a lot of matches,” Grove said. “She's consistent, sees the court well and plays a strategic game.”

After playing first doubles last year, senior Allie Grence begins the season at No. 2 singles, followed by junior Kerry Shults at No. 3.

A pair of seniors, Melissa Karidis and Abbey White, will compete at No. 1 doubles. Junior Aubrey Stanchak and sophomore Cylie Aronsohn will team up at No. 2.

SV will compete in Section 2-AAA with the likes of Butler, Hampton, Knoch, Mars, Moon, North Allegheny, North Hills, Pine-Richland and Shaler.

“I expect good things from the girls,” said Grove.

Following are preview capsules for the five Butler County area high school girls tennis teams.

*Denotes returning starter

Coach: Alisa Green, 16th yearLast season: Butler was 6-8 in section play.Singles: 1-senior Gretchen Wilson*; the rest of the Golden Tornado's lineup will be made up from a combination of the following players: juniors Tessa Klotz and Bella Smith; freshmen Mercedes Belch, Savanna Turner, Jill Ford, Ali Hinch, Andrea Malavaman and Brianna AnthonyOutlook: “The expectation is for the girls to get better every match,” said Green. “They have talent and are hard-working.”

Coach: Jared Henshaw, 4th yearLast season: The Eagles finished over .500.Singles: 1-freshman Emily Gordon; 2-sophomore Claire Casalnova*; 3-junior Katie Kosick*Doubles: 1-senior Molly Somora*/junior Lauren Steele*; 2-sophomore Morgan McCommon*/senior Emily Krofcheck*Outlook: “We play in a strong region, but we're hoping for the best,” Henshaw said. “It helps that we have a freshman at No. 1 singles. It makes us a deeper team.”

Coach: Nancy Conlon, 2nd yearLast season: The Knights were under .500.Singles: The singles lineup will be a mix of senior Alice Gordon* and juniors Molly Conlon*, Hope Crimbchin* and Catherine Wymer*Doubles: A combination of senior Laura Doyle, sophomores Maggie Blair, Carly Burdett, Sharyn Sefton, Sarah Luffy and Mackenzie Matlack; freshman Lydia WallsOutlook: “We play in a very competitive section and we know what we're up against,” said Conlon. “We have a lot of young talent and have more depth this year.”

Coach: Mark Varlotta, 14th yearLast season: The Planets were 5-12 overall and 3-9 in section play.Singles: 1-junior Jordan Seles; spots 2-3 will be filled by seniors Madelyn Brake*, Megan McLaughlin* or sophomore Liz AustinDoubles: A combination of seniors Hope Berneburg*, Kendall Angeletti, junior Emily Paras* and sophomore Sophia BeltranOutlook: “We're hoping to have a better record than last year,” Varlotta said.

Coach: Eric Grove, 6th yearLast season: The Raiders finished 11-7 overall.Singles: 1-junior Allie Head*; 2-senior Allie Grence*; 3-junior Kerry ShultsDoubles: 1-senior Melissa Karidis*/senior Abbey White; 2-junior Aubrey Stanchak/sophomore Cylie AronsohnOutlook: “We have a lot of strong players,” said Grove. “I'm excited with how close (in talent) this team is. If one player drops off, somebody will be there to step in.”