Janessa

My daughter was the first freshmen to make AIA first regional for her team. janessa is a setter and a team captain the last two years.

Placed 55th

in their group

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What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

Volleyball has been her sport since she was in 6th grade .. in 8th grade she got asked to travel with the high school varsity team and they bet the teams up in Phoenix, Arizona. we are a small town in Douglas , Az near the border. She loves to be the team leader and best at being a setter and serving the ball hard , great and team communication.


Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

The coach here in Douglas high school in Douglas , Az has thought the girls the last 6 years and is still coaching till this day. Alonso Topia. Is a great coach and good communicating with the girls and team.


What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

I would say last year when she was the first freshman to receive AIA first region for being a freshmen. It was a big moment for her and the school . I was told it’s been 5 years since any freshmen got something like that from her school .

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