State Bank Financial Senior Spotlight

Siblings: Maggie and Grace 

Position or events: No. 1 Doubles 

Career highlight: Growing closer with my team.

At what age did you start playing your main sport? 

During middle school.

Who introduced you to the sport? 

My family.

Has this always been your favorite sport? 

Yes.

How has balancing academics and athletics been different for you from your freshman year to your senior year? 

September and the beginning of October are the only months out of the school year that I am playing tennis, so it’s always been easier to manage than other sports would be. 

What is your favorite part about this sport? 

The friendships that I’ve formed with my teammates. 

What about it has caused you to stick with it for this long? 

My sister encouraged me to join the tennis team my sophomore year, and the connections that I’ve made since then have encouraged me to continue playing. 

What would you say is your biggest asset on the court? 

My backhand.

What has been your most memorable experience in high school sports so far? 

Longer bus rides with my teammates when we are able to stop for dinner on the way home. 

How does it feel as a senior, to look back throughout high school and see your growth (as a person and athlete)? 

Looking back, I see how challenges have shaped my outlook — not just in sports but in school too. 

Any memorable coaches or teammates you’d like to give a shout out to? 

Thank you, Coach Bill and my doubles partner Callie. 

Any hobbies outside of sports? 

Taking walks.

Favorite song?  “A Million Dreams” (Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams and Ziv Zaifman) — The Greatest Showman.

Future plans 

Major in neuroscience, college undecided.