Two for One: Ansley, McClellan take top honors on tennis Dream Team | Sports

TRAVERSE CITY — Traverse City St. Francis singles players Elliana McClellan and Mary-Kate Ansley took the top honors on the 2026 Traverse City Record-Eagle girls tennis Dream Team.

Ansley finally got over the hump after losing in the Division 4 semifinals three years in a row and captured a No. 2 singles state championship during her final high school match.

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