Cracked Racquets Contributor Chris Halioris joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to kickoff our coverage of the 2026-27 College Tennis Season. The guys talk through the preseason favorites for The Guy/Gal titles, breakdown their most intriguing programs, plus SO much more!!

Episode Bookmarks:
The Gal - 4:30
The Guy - 15:50
Most Interesting Women's Program - 33:42
Most Interesting Men's Program - 43:45
Chris Segment - 1:06:20

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No Ad, No Problem Founder John Parsons joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to draft their favorite Women's College Tennis Players since the 2018 season.

Episode Bookmarks:
Criteria - 3:00
Gruskin #1: Fiona Crawley, UNC - 9:00
J's #1: Astra Sharma, Vanderbilt - 15:45
J's #2: Janice Tjen/Savannah Broadus, Pepperdine - 19:35
Gruskin's #2: Dasha Vidmanova, UGA - 25:50
Gruskin's #3: Melodie Collard, UVA - 33:10
J's #3: Amelia Rajecki, NC State - 38:20
J's #4: Eryn Cayetano, USC - 43:05
Gruskin's #4: Abbey Forbes, UCLA - 47:05
Gruskin's #5: Emma Staker, Oklahoma - 53:40
J's #5 - Paige Hourigan, Georgia Tech 58:00
Honorable Mention - 1:01:30

Laurel Springs
Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.

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Alex and John spend an evening drafting their favorite women's team throughout the Cracked Racquets era of college tennis.

Episode Bookmarks:

Criteria - 2:10
J's Pick #1: 2022 Oklahoma - 9:05
Gruskin's Pick #1: 2023 UNC - 13:10
Gruskin's Pick #2: 2026 Ohio State - 21:05
J's Pick #2: 2021 Texas - 25:50
J's Pick #3: 2023 Iowa State - 31:30
Gruskin's Pick #3: 2025 UGA - 36:45
Gruskin's Pick #4: 2022 NC State - 44:15
J's Pick #4: 2018 Vanderbilt - 49:55
J's Pick #5: 2025 Michigan - 54:45
Gruskin's Pick #5: 2021 Pepperdine + Honorable Mention - 1:00:10

Laurel Springs
Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential.

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