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Name: Megan Ferris
School: Hollidaysburg Area
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Tennis
Athlete of the week achievement: Ferris was a straight set winner in her match against Altoona in the District 6 Class 3A team semifinals, won 6-0, 6-0 in her District 6 final match against State College and won in straight sets again against Bedford to help the Lady Tigers win the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference team championship.
Season update: Ferris and Hollidaysburg will continue their season in the PIAA team tournament beginning Tuesday, Oct. 24. The Lady Tigers are 20-0.
Coach Brian Denis' quote: "Megan is such a great athlete. She would be so good at any sport she tried. She's an even better person, and genuinely a terrific kid. She had an outstanding week and has had an unbelievable senior season. She's a great role model for the younger kids and will go down as one of the best to put on the Lady Tiger uniform."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Russell
Favorite subject: Gym
Favorite movie: "Home Alone"
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite song: "Jimmy Cooks" by Drake
Outside interests: Snowboarding and all sports
Favorite professional team: Golden State Warriors
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Steph Curry
Best athlete I ever competed against: Central Mountain's Addison Lindsay
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents, Debbie and George Ferris, and Coach Denis
Proudest athletic achievement: "My team winning districts this year and having an undefeated season and going to states for doubles."
How I got my start in tennis: "My mom dropped me off at the clinics at the Hollidaysburg courts when I was 8."
Future goal: "I'd like to play tennis in college."