Contributed by Herndon Athletics
Herndon High tennis has been gaining momentum since spring 2022 with the arrival of freshmen Sophia Dadley (#1), Julia Wheeler (#3), and Ella Murray (#4). The Ladies Fighting Hornets scored their first win, as a team, in nearly a decade.
The win didn’t come easy against Washington and Liberty High School. Further advancing in the season, Sophia and her doubles partner Alexandra Godaire placed #3 in the districts, earning them a spot at regionals.
“I have been lucky to be with a team that supports me through my ups and downs,” said Sophia, about securing her a spot in the district finals and a singles spot in regionals. The junior has been named Districts’ second team in singles and doubles, earning her MVP honors three years in a row.
Sophia started playing tennis at age 9, coached by her mother, and at 10, she began playing with Reston Tennis and earned a scholarship. She now splits her time between tennis, school, senior year planning, quality time with family, and hanging out with teammates. This summer, she plans to work as an assistant tennis coach with the Reston Association.
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