Name: Anisa Khalouf
School: Hollidaysburg
Age: 15
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Grade: 10
Sport: Tennis
Athlete of the week achievement: Khalouf beat teammate Megan Bettwy to win the District 6 Class AAA singles title. She was down, 2-0, early in the first set but rallied back and won it, 6-3. Khalouf never trailed the second set and won the title with another 6-3 score.
Season update: Khalouf is 12-0 in singles play, and Hollidaysburg is 11-0.
Coach Brian Denis' quote: "Since the beginning of fall practice, she has asserted herself as the No. 1 singles player. She showed that she is the No. 1 player in the district even though there are a lot of good athletes in the area."
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Jubeck
Favorite subject: Biology
Favorite movie: "The Hangover"
Favorite food: Chinese
Favorite song: "1849" by Steve Slippey aka Slip
Outside interests: Ski and hang out with friends and family
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Sidney Crosby
Best athlete I ever played with: Hollidaysburg grad and sister, Natalie Khalouf
Best athlete I ever competed against: Mt. Lebanon's Claire Healy
Most influential people on my athletic career: My parents, Sue and Fred, my sister, Coach Denis and Matt Stopp
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the District 6 singles title
How I got my start in tennis: I wanted to follow in the footsteps of my sister
Future goal: To focus on team districts and her singles play and do well in states
