Tennis Anyone?
More stories from Stella Chambless
Our tennis teams have been powerhouses for decades, with both teams claiming the 4A state titles last year.
This season, both teams secured a 6A region championship, and they are entering the 3rd round of the playoffs.
Girls play Johns Creek, and boys play Pope at home on Monday, May 1.
The girls have had an almost undefeated season, with one loss to 7A’s Walton. The singles players are freshmen Kate Harpring and Ashlyn Teller and sophomore Sabritt Dozier.
Doubles partners are Bella Ferrer and Gabby Marshall along with Lauren Parker and Claudia Derazi.
The boys’ singles players are sophomore Pierce Lane, senior Will Marshall, and junior JD Ford. Doubles are Wesley Laborde, Dylan Crawford, Eric Johansson and Keegan Leary.
Stella joined The Blue and Gold in 2020 to inform and interest the Marist student body. Outside of writing, she enjoys running for the cross country and track teams. She is also an avid reader, and her favorite book is Beloved by Toni Morrison.