Featured Athlete: Mallory Reed

Sport: tennis | Grade: 12

Tennis player Mallory Reed (left) after a tennis match.

Provided by Mallory Reed

Tennis player Mallory Reed (left) after a tennis match.

Years played: six

Height: 5’5”

Pre-game meal: granola bar

Hype song: doesn’t have one

Inspiration: Maria Sharapova

Future job: “Something in the business field.”

Wingspan: What’s the hardest part about your sport

Reed: “Being consistent on the court.”

Wingspan: How do you prepare for a match?

Reed: “You have to prepare weeks before, and just get a good night’s sleep.”

Wingspan: What’s the difference between singles and doubles?

Reed: “Doubles you have to work well with others, you can’t just focus on what you’re doing, you have to also move with your partner and make sure your movements are together.”

Wingspan: Which do you prefer and why?

Reed: “I like doubles because it’s more fun to play with someone else.”

Wingspan: How do you think the team will do this season?

Reed: “I think we’ll do really well.”

Wingspan: Are you planning on playing tennis in college?

Reed: “No I’m not.”