Pietrzak Emerges As Spartans' No. 1 Singles Player In Tennis

OAK LAWN, IL — Emily Pietrzak has stepped into a leadership role in Oak Lawn Community High School tennis, emerging as the number-one singles player. She has amassed a season record of 4-5 thus far. Her courage on the court is making a big difference for the Spartans.

“Emily has shown senior leadership from the very first day of practice,” said girls tennis head coach Dan Doyle. “Her subtle, daring attitude in developing new shots to counterattack more seasoned opponents has allowed her to shine as the team’s backbone. As Emily goes, we go.”

“She has not only demonstrated to the younger players how to practice and conduct themselves in matches, but she has also anchored the grueling and intimidating number-one singles slot. What this means in practical terms is that Emily always faces our opponent’s best player.”

~ Contributed by Brian Frangella, OLCHS Staff Writer