Members of the Albert Lea boys’ tennis team prepared the courts Wednesday for the spring season. From left are Matt Carlson, Will Martin, Garrett Matz, Nikk Christianson, Calvin Petersen, Calen Hoelscher and Matt Sager. The Tigers’ season starts at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Mankato East. Albert Lea’s home opener will be against Red Wing at 4:30 p.m. April 7. — Provided