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Article Courtesy of The State Newspaper

Top player: Catherine Roach, Heathwood Hall

WHAT SHE DID: The senior only lost one match during her run to the SCISA Class 3A championship. Named all-region.

WHAT WERE YOUR GOALS COMING INTO THE SEASON?

WHAT WAS IT LIKE TO HELP YOUR TEAM REACH THE STATE FINALS?

“It was amazing, but I did not do it alone. We have an incredible coach and every player was truly an asset this year. We worked hard throughout the season and were rewarded, just not with a title.”

WHAT ABOUT THE CHAMPIONSHIP DAY THAT YOU REMEMBER MOST?

“I remember seeing the joy on the Ashley Hall players' faces and feeling glad that they could enjoy the moment as we did a year ago.”

WHAT IS THE MOST EXCITING THING TO HAPPEN TO YOU IN YOUR HIGH SCHOOL CAREER?

“By far, winning the championship in 2007. I will never forget that day and all the struggles that it took to get there.”

WHEN YOU WERE A KID, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?

“I have been told that when I was really young I told Mr. Knowsit that I wanted to be a horse. My friends will not let me live it down!”

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE NOW?

“I would love to be a pediatric oncologist in memory of Elizabeth Helms.”

SCISA - THE TEAM

Lauren Armstrong, Heathwood Hall: Was named all-region.

Helped the Highlanders to a runner-up finish in SCISA Class 3A

Beth Cotter, Hammond: Named all-region.

Tori August, Cardinal Newman: Was 9-3 as No. 1

singles player for the Cardinals.

Madeline Welsh, Ben Lippen: Statistics were not submitted.

Caroline Lough, Heathwood Hall: Was instrumental in the Highlanders’ run to the state finals.