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Lady Lion off to good start

Name: Jess Stevens

School: Altoona Area High School

Age: 17

Grade: Senior

Sport: Tennis

Athlete of the week achievement: Playing No. 1 singles for the Lady Lions Stevens won four matches in straight sets against Mifflin County, Huntingdon, Hollidaysburg and Central Mountain. She only lost two games in those matches.

Season update: Stevens and the Lady Lions have gotten off to a 5-0 start

Coach Eric Hovan’s quote: “Jess had a great junior year winning districts and making the state quarterfinals. She has picked up right where she left off. Jess had a great offseason and has really taken her game to the next level. She is very coachable and a great competitor. It’s great to see her reach this level of success.”

Favorite teacher: Mr. Spayd

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite movie: “For the Love of the Game”

Favorite food: Chicken and noodles

Favorite song: “Mercy” by Brett Young

Outside interests: Basketball, running, swimming

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite college team: Duke

Pro athlete most admired: Roger Federer

Best athlete I ever competed against: Norwin’s Maria Santilli

Most influential person on my athletic career: Coach Eric Hovan, Jake Colledge, and my parents, Eric and Lori Stevens

Proudest athletic achievement: Winning District 6 Singles last year

How I got my start in tennis: “By attending a practice in 8th grade and asked by Coach Hovan if I wanted to play.”

Future goal: “To win districts (singles and team) in tennis and basketball.”

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