RALPH WILSON/For The Express Jersey Shore's Ryder Fink competes against Loyalsock's Evan Anderson in the final round of District 4 boys tennis singles tournament last season. Fink last week became the Bulldogs’ first-ever player to reach 50 individual victories in his career.

Jersey Shore has its entire varsity lineup returning as well, a huge benefit for a team coming off a standout 16-1 campaign.

“My entire varsity lineup is returning. It’s great to have some experience and depth in our roster this year,” Jersey Shore coach Seth Hensler said. “And with only two seniors playing varsity, I expect good things next season as well. We only lost one athlete in the 2025 season, so my answer (to who is a key returner) would be ‘all of them.'”

Hensler knows a lot of schools in the league graduated some talented players across the board. That makes it a bit difficult for him to try to gauge the league.

“I think this season is a challenge to predict. A lot of schools graduated some heavy hitters,” Hensler said. “I feel the power dynamic has changed, but it all comes down to who’s been playing through the winter. I expect some tough competition, but the Bulldogs are ready for the challenge.”

While Jersey Shore returns a lot of talent and experience, there’s a handful of newcomers that Hensler sees making an impact.

“Abram Bower is our newest freshman and he has a really good swing. I expect great things from him over the next four years,” Hensler said. “Sophomore Ezra Paulhamus and junior Camden Stellfox have also shown great promise in challenging matches. I predict they will make quite a splash throughout the season.”

All in all, Hensler is optimistic for the Bulldogs in 2026.

“I expect a solid season with consistent performances from my seasoned returning athletes,” Hensler said. “They’ve all been working very hard in the offseason. I approach each season with cautious optimism. I know many of our appointments have been working hard as well.”