By Emma Wood
Tennis, generally speaking, does not get a good reputation. “Tennis is just hitting the ball with a racket; it is much easier than most other high school sports and thus shouldn’t be taken as seriously”. This is something that is in most people’s minds, thinking that tennis is an easy, noble sport. This, however, is a very big misconception. Tennis requires fitness, precision, endurance, agility, and flexibility. Instead of having a team to back you up, when you are on the court you battle with your opponent for points (there are no referees), and you have to defend yourself and play your best. You don’t have others to pick up your slack. You run from one side of the court to the other for hours, play over 12 games one day, and repeat it all again the next. Tennis is by no means an easy sport.
At Southeast, for years, it was well known that Tennis was not at all the best sport at the school due to this difficulty. However, last year was a historical high for the team, and this year… these girls just might beat that.
The girls leading this year’s team are Makayla Flores and Holley Reynolds. Both are seniors, and are doing exceptionally well as Captains.
When asked what their favorite moments during their season were, Holley responded saying that, “Earning the title as captain, teaming up [and screaming at the top of their lungs], and goofy practices,” were their favorite.Captain Makayla Flores urges, “…anyone interested in Tennis, 100% do it. I was never the athletic type, nor was I interested in any sports, but when I tried out tennis, I was blessed to have such a nice, welcoming, and caring team, who weren’t judgemental at all. Joining tennis helped me out of my comfort zone, and helped me realize that there was always a sport meant for me. I hope that our tennis team grows, and achieves many, great, wonderful awards in the future.”
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