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Mark Abel returns to coach Blue Mountain girls tennis after coach's death

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 10:47 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

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Summary

Mark Abel returned to his position as Blue Mountain girls tennis head coach this summer, filling the vacancy following the death of Oscar Ney in late May. Abel previously served as the program's head coach during the 2019-20 school year and maintained relationships with most of the current roster through outside training. The Eagles have opened their season with a 5-2 record, securing consecutive victories against Pottsville, Southern Lehigh, and Hamburg. The team currently holds the fifth spot in the District XI Class AA power rankings. Abel’s return to the program followed discussions with athletic director Doug Morgan and outreach from parents and players. Blue Mountain is scheduled for a match against Saucon Valley on Wednesday afternoon.

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•Mark Abel resumed the head coaching role after a five-season absence.
•The team holds a 5-2 record entering a Wednesday matchup against Saucon Valley.
•Blue Mountain currently ranks fifth in the District XI Class AA power rankings.
•The program honors former coach Oscar Ney, who served as head coach starting in 2020.

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10:47 PMYahoo Sports — H.S. TENNIS: Mark Abel’s return has Blue Mountain turning grief into success

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In the summer leading up to Blue Mountain girls’ tennis 2026 season, Blue Mountain coach Mark Abel was excited to see his team take the court. Led by a strong group of veteran juniors and seniors, the Eagles were hungry to take a step forward from last season’s campaign. “I’m fully expecting to qualify for team districts like we did last year,” Abel said at the time. Now, sitting in early ...
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