My first edit of the girls tennis article written by J1

The talented athletes on the girl’s Hi-tide tennis team are fighting strong for as many victories needed to achieve a trip to states.

     Starting the season off with two victories (Go to the coach and find out the current total) and zero losses already gives good vibes to the fans, the coach, Toni Harmony, and even the teammates themselves.

     “I felt pretty nervous at our first game,” said tennis player, Gaby Palacios. “It was a big challenge with the pressure of both winning and deciding which position was right for who.”

     The girl’s tennis team consists of three experianced seniors, Claudia Llanes, Betty Komisarchik and Beatrice Giovanardi. After winning districts and coming so close to states last season, these players have a new opportunity in which they will strive for the best, hoping to fulfill their long lasting dreams of being state champions.

Komisarchik believes that the best wins are the ones that are the closest, and those  in which you have to fight back from a lost set because “it is the most rewarding.”

     Last season, they were knocked out of regional competition by Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High. However, to turn a negative into a positive, the team has become familiar with their weaknesses that prevented them from moving on last season and have transformed them into strengths through non-stop practices.

     “Mentally it is very important to tell yourself you know you can win,” said Komisarchik. “If you doubt yourself on any point, more than likely, you’ve already lost.”

     With their heads held high and the continuance of victories, these girls are on the right path. They have confidence, optimistic attitudes and most importantly the skills that build their potential to be champions both on the court and off.

     “Our team is very promising this year,” said Palacios. “We are all very close and I have a lot of confidence in them.” Komasarchik agreed, “We are lucky to have such a talented group of girls on the Hi-tide tennis team.