Issue 6 - North Canton City Schools - sparcc

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With an impressive 2011 season as Federal League Champion at third singles and
an overall career record of 54 wins and 14 losses, junior Robby DeMarco’s future
in tennis is looking bright.
Playing seven matches so far this season, DeMarco has shown his skill and has already
bumped himself up to the team’s number one singles player. His coach, Ryan Shaffer, is
already seeing improvements.
“Rob’s strengths are his court awareness and his shot making ability,” he said. “Playing
number one is a substantial jump from playing number three, but he has made a smooth
transition and is playing better every match.”
While Shaffer has high hopes for DeMarco, his parents also support his love for tennis.
“My parents have helped me the most because they want to see me have fun and be
successful, and they help push me to get better,” DeMarco said.
Though memories are made during the season with close teammates, it’s the competition
aspect that makes DeMarco love the sport.
“My favorite thing is the competition,” he said. “I love to compete and there is constant
competition in tennis.”
His “ability as a leader and player” is what Shaffer believes will make him successful.
“Hopefully over the next year and a half, his improvement will make him one of the
best,” Shaffer said.
Story by: Ali McNeese • Photo by: Jesse Sanchez-Strauss
While many head to the stadium to watch the runners, not many consider
crossing the street to come see the throwers. Yet, how can up to forty
people go unnoticed in almost every meet? Each athlete dedicates their
time to participate in the sport.
For sophomore Mollie Wright, having the opportunity to participate as a thrower
is great.
“I absolutely love throwing,” Wright said. “It is one of the best things I have
ever done.”
Wright has been throwing since her eighth grade year and has built multiple
relationships with her teammates.
Fellow teammate, and classmate, sophomore McKayla Morris views Wright as
a positive influence on the team.
“Mollie is a really positive person to be around,” Morris said. “I don’t think I
have ever heard her say a mean thing. She always makes other people laugh.”
Wright has built many friendships over the years and said that her favorite thing
about being able to participate in throwing would be the team.
“There are so many people on the team that I love,” Wright said. “It is just a fun
environment to be in.”
Story By: Maddie Tauscher • Photo by: Jesse Sanchez-Strauss
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