Bloomington High School South, The Gothic, 2017, Page 144

Description:	»z1^0o>-HfN-JHr^QZii iLUCLZcda?0<u_u1.In an interview with Vogue, Russian professionaltennis player Maria Sharapova criticizes howcompetition amongst women in competitive tennis isportrayed within the media. Were not celebrated astwo different women, Sharapova said, Instead we areranked against each other for our differences, ourgame, our earnings. This is in reference to hercompetitive yet mutually respectful relationship toSerena Williams.PHOTO COURTESY OF CREATIVE COMMONSEven the best women athletesare not celebrated fully for theirathletic abilities. There is toomuch focus on factors unrelatedto their performance such aswhat they wear or who they aredating. Often times, theirperformance is overlooked.SOPHOMORENIDHIKRISHNANOften times we can judgepeople [who] we are playingagainst for what theyrewearing and their looks andsuch, but I feel that I moreso judge my opponent onhow they play.FRESHMANMARGARETDOYLESTEPPIN UPWith many senior varsity players graduating early this year, theunderclassmen had to become leaders on the team.This year, the Bloomington High School Souths girls Although initially on the junior varsity team,tennis team experienced many challenges when almost Walker was made a member of the varsity team mid-all of their senior varsity players graduated early, season due to her dedication and playing ability.However, when faced with this adversity, senior Playing varsity tennis as a freshman has been anMagdalena lannello, the lone player in her class and honor, Walker said. Playing on varsity would be a hugethis years captain, was able to encourage the responsibility for any freshman, but with Walkers tennisunderclassmen varsity players to compete at a high abilities and encouragement of her teammates, she waslevel and step up in order to lead the team for a able to fulfill the new role she was given on the team,successful season. The girls have been positive and uplifting [both] inAccording to junior Isabel Fernandez, Ianello, practice and during matches, said Walker,who was the only remaining varsity member, and head The season was not easy for the girls tennis team,coach Gretchen Wurtzer had to build the team With a low number of upperclassmen, the freshmen andvirtually from scratch. All of the new varsity players sophomores had to take on more responsibilities withinfaced an intimidating task. A lot of pressure was put on the group and learn to become leaders both on and offthe new varsity players, she said. the court. This is a year of building said Fernandez,While this was a daunting task, lannello was and with the combined effort of the athletes, the teamready to take the challenge head on. The team was very improved and overcame adversities throughout the year,new, very fresh, but we bonded and played like we have - MAGGIE BUIbeen together for much longer, she said. WithIannellos guidance, the underclass varsity players wereable to be on top of their game throughout the season.The work ethic, determination and attitude of the teamwas more than I could ask for, making for a memorablesenior season, lannello said.Freshman Rachel Walker was one of theunderclass varsity members who excelled underIanellos guidance. Walker said that having Ianello as arole model has been a great experience because shes aleader who we can look up to with her positive energyon and off the court.1441 Athletics I PUERTO RICO FILES FOR BIGGEST EVER U.S. LOCAL GOVERNMENT BANKRUPTCY 5/31 PRINCE PHILIP PLANS TO STEP a
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