Names: Rachel Stricek and Victoria Reese

Grade: 11

Sport: Tennis 

Accomplishments: Stricek had a great singles’ record this year for the team and made it to the quarterfinal round of the District 6 Singles Tennis Tournament.  She placed 2nd at the District 6 Doubles Tennis Tournament and earned a silver medal with Reese.

Reese had a great singles’ record this year for the team and made it to the quarterfinal round of the District 6 Singles Tennis Tournament.  She placed 2nd at the District 6 Doubles Tennis Tournament and earned a silver medal with Stricek.

Coach Randy Irvin’s Quote:

“Victoria and Rachel both are very hardworking, athletic, smart, and talented young ladies.  [Making the singles quarterfinals and placing second in doubles] is a very big accomplishment because there are only two divisions in high school tennis so it is very hard to accomplish what they did this year.  I can’t say enough good things about these two girls they just have a wonderful, and positive attitude.”

Name: Rachel Stricek

Eagle Eye: How did you first get involved in the sport?

Rachel Stricek: I decided to try tennis in 9th grade and I ended up loving the sport since then.

EE: Favorite professional sports team?

RS: Pittsburgh Pirates

EE: Who do you admire the most? Why?

RS: My mom because she always pushes me to do my best.

EE: Favorite band/musician?

RS: Rex Orange Country

EE: Favorite movie?

RS: The Help

EE: Favorite food?

RS: Chicken

EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?

RS: Put hard work in everything you do because it will pay off in the end.

EE: What are your future goals?

RS: to win District Doubles next year and continue playing tennis in college.

Name: Victoria Reese

Eagle Eye: How did you first get involved in the sport?

Victoria Reese: My sister joined tennis when she went to high school and liked it so I wanted to do it and I ended up liking it.

EE: What other sports do you play?

VR: Swimming and Softball

EE: Favorite professional sports team?

VR: Steelers, Penn State, and Pirates

EE: Favorite professional athlete?

VR: Chase Claypool

EE: Who do you admire the most? Why?

VR: My parents because they are always there for me and push me to do my best.

EE: Favorite band/musician?

VR: Luke Combs

EE: Favorite movie?

VR: Blended

EE: Favorite food?

VR: Cheeseburgers

EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?

VR: Do sports you like and have fun with them, don’t put too much pressure on yourself and try your best.

EE: What are your future goals?

VR: To win District Doubles next year. Make it to Districts in swimming and softball this year.