Mike Jolicoeur doesn’t have to look far to find a senior among his starting rotation.

Every member of the Salem High School boys tennis coach’s lineup is in his final year with the school, and the mentor hopes the depth he possesses helps earn the Blue Devils a second consecutive Class L title.

“Most of our kids play yearround,” said Jolicoeur. “They don’t just come up and pick up their racquet for the first time in April or March. Most of them have been playing since they were young kids.”

Last year the team worked past the state semifinals for the first time en route to the only boys tennis championship in school history, and this year the coach is relying heavily on three of the main pieces from that unit.

Joel Vastl, who played at No. 4 in 2008, enters this year on the top rung of the Blue Devil ladder, with Chris Correia and Jordan Faulconer serving as the other two seasoned players on the court this year.

Jolicoeur expects Correia to play in the second spot in the rotation, followed by Faulconer at No. 3.

Vastl performed well last season, but playing No. 1 requires adjustment.

“Joel brings a lot of experience,” said Jolicoeur. “He was successful when he played (No. 4). Going from four to one is a tough step up. He’s a competitive guy and knows what he’s up against.”

This year’s No. 4 is likely Brian Peltz, while Mike Michalczyk and Nick Noshirwani have battled for playing time. Jolicoeur said Michalczyk appears to be in the fifth spot for the time being followed by Noshirwani, although that may change.

It is the final spots that Jolicoeur said increase his team’s chances to repeat.

“Our four, five and six players will be a real strength for us this year,” the coach said. “Those are guys who at a lot of other schools could play two or three.” The Blue Devils title defense was scheduled to start on Wednesday, April 15, against Goffstown.

“Our guys understand that we’re defending champions in Class L,” said Jolicoeur. “We’re going to fight to put that crown on again.”