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Name: Gretta Rhodes
School: Hollidaysburg
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Tennis
Athlete of the week achievement: Rhodes won at No. 1 singles in a 5-0 win over Altoona and a 7-0 victory over Tyrone that helped the Lady Tigers finish 6-0 in the Mountain League and win the conference title.
Season update: Hollidaysburg is 13-1 overall. Rhodes is undefeated in singles competition.
Coach Brian Denis' quote: "We have had some outstanding female tennis players come out of the Hollidaysburg program over the years, and Gretta is right up there with the best of them. She has worked extremely hard since starting tennis in elementary school, and even harder since she reached the No. 1 singles position as a ninth grader. She is a great role model to her teammates to show how year-round dedication to your craft can turn you into the area's best player."
Favorite teacher: Mr. McCloskey
Favorite subject: Biology
Favorite movie: "Force Awakens"
Favorite food: Shrimp
Favorite song: "Walk" by Kodak Black
Outside interests: Chamber strings, orchestra, Fantasia, concert choir and piano.
Favorite professional team: Los Angeles Lakers
Favorite college team: Duke
Pro athlete most admired: Serena Williams
Best athlete I ever competed against: Westmont Hilltop graduate Alyssa Kush
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents, Jeff and Kelly Rhodes
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning District 6 doubles last year
How I got my start in tennis: At Tiger Tennis Camp with Brian and Amanda Denis.
Future goal: Attend Saint Francis, play tennis and study biology pre-med.