The Albert Lea girls' tennis team recently began captains' practices at the high school tennis courts. About 12 girls were present for practices on Tuesday morning. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

Players celebrate after winning a volley Tuesday morning at captains' practice. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

The Tigers return a lot of varsity experience from last season, including Rachel Doppelhammer, Alyssa Jensen, Lilly Hyke, Ashlyn Brevan, Stephanie Vogt, Hannah Willner and Marissa Hanson. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

Albert Lea will look to improve after finishing 1-11 last season. The lone win came over Tri-City United in the second to last meet of the regular season. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

The Tigers kick off their season Aug. 23 with a triangular at Mankato East. Their first home meet is slated for Aug, 26 against Northfield and Rochester Mayo. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune