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Varsity tennis loses against Independence Knights 1 – 18

Team looks forward to next match against McKinney High School
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Srihitha Madepalli and Gracie Patterson • September 9, 2024
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Eyes on the opponent, junior Hasya Gali warms up for the game. The Eagles started their season earlier this summer and will continue until October. "I enjoy tennis so much because it gives me a chance to express myself and learn more about myself through my feelings and emotions during matches," Gali said. "I also love the competitive aspect of it and how there is no time limit."

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Who: Prosper varsity boys and girls tennis team led by coach Curtis Martin and assistant coach Brandon Womack

What: Game against Independence High School

Where: Prosper High School tennis courts

What’s next: Prosper varsity boys and girls tennis vs. McKinney High School at the Prosper high tennis courts @4:30 p.m.

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Srihitha Madepalli, Reporter
Srihitha Madepalli, originally from Frisco, Texas, is a sophomore at Prosper High School. This is her second year working for Eagle Nation Online, serving as a reporter. Outside of school, she loves to listen to music, dance, and hang out with friends and family. She hopes to expand her knowledge and skills of writing and photography through ENO.
Gracie Patterson
Gracie Patterson, Fashion reporter
Gracie Patterson. This marks her 1st year in ENO as a sophomore. Along with the class, she hopes to collaborate with her classmates and work better by herself. Outside of school, she enjoys fashion and design. She likes to read and write and deeply wants to pursue photography/journalism once she gets to college. As she gets home and over the weekends, she likes to sleep, play video games, listen to music, and hang out with her brother, as well as go downtown with her mom and explore the different places of the world and the diversity of the people amongst her.
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