Girls Frosh/Soph Tennis Team “Annihilates” Tesoro…Again…

Jillian Kingkade — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:08:44 +0000

Question of the week: What do you do to get in the Zone?

“Personally, I don’t need to get in the zone because I’m always in the zone” - Sophomore Sophia Reynolds

“I listen to energetic music” – Freshman Olivia Laws

“I eat as much food as I can” – Freshman Megan Hawkins

“I imagine myself on the court making perfect shots” – Freshman Meredith Davin

“I don’t know…I just have my ways” – Freshman Shayna Palitz

“I stay positive and get pumped up with our school cheer” – Freshman Melis Gunay

The Frosh/Soph team played their second match against Tesoro last Friday, winning 26-5, an even wider margin than before. The girls played with ease as they had already defeated the team, although they still maintained their stamina. “We annihilated”, commented Reynolds.

“My match was pretty amazing; we dominated”, said Sophomore Maddy Markley, who won all of her matches with her partner, Sofia Pardini.

Number 1 singles player Sophia Chen played exceptionally well in the match, defeating all of her opponents with strong, low hits. “She’s really good”, said teammate Elise Sadler.

Overall, the girls displayed a fantastic performance, with much improvement shown.

Girls Freshmen/Sophomore Tennis vs. Tesoro

Jillian Kingkade — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:01:19 +0000

On Friday, September 11, the Girls Frosh/Soph tennis team won their 2nd match of the season against Tesoro High School. With a final score of 19-5, the team “dominated”, in the words of sophomore Sophia Reynolds. Reynolds and her doubles partner, Elise Sadler, “played exceptionally well”, commented Coach Patterson.

The 1st seeded partners proved to be a good team, and were consistent in their performance winning 3 for 3: 6-1, 6-1, and 6-2. They remain undefeated.

Megan Hawkins and Natalie Rhone,The 2nd seeded doubles partners, easily defeated their opponents with swift, powerful strokes, agressive moves, and positive sportsmanship. “We had fun”, Rhone said. ”I had an awesome hit”, Hawkins added.

In singles, Sophia Chen displayed a smooth performance, shutting out her opponents. Chen was unfailing in her ability to deliver the ball precisely and with a powerful swing.

“I played good but not my best”, Chen reflected.

“We started out weak, but in the end we dom’d”, Maddy Markley commented on her doubles performance.

“I am very happy with the final results; everyone got to play and we came out victorious”, said Coach Patterson.

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Girls Frosh/Soph Tennis Team “Annihilates” Tesoro…Again…

Girls Freshmen/Sophomore Tennis vs. Tesoro