Who Knew?

THE LADIES OF TEAM GEORGIA KNEW

By Emma Knight

The ladies of the 3.0 Georgia team come from a wide array of backgrounds, but their bond for the game they love has brought them all together. “Without tennis we probably never would have met or come together like we have,” said captain Heather Gray.

This diverse team has players whose ages range from 26 to 53, and has players from the Northeast to Poland. Two of the team members had to sit out of State because they just had babies, but still the ladies pulled through earning their spot in Mobile.

“Tennis is our social activity. We are all avid tennis players and fans and several of us from the team went to the Andy Roddick/Robby Ginepri exhibition match last December,” said Gray.

We are friends on and off the court and spending four days together at State only deepened our bond with each other. Co-captain Paula Boulwane wrote a poem after State describing the team and the experiences they shared. Who knew these Atlanta girls were going to Mobile? They sure did.

Who Knew…These girls where going all the way
Who Knew...It would be up to our Captain Gray.
Who Knew…Kay Ho was so damn smart. 
Who Knew...We would all play a huge part.
Who Knew...Our family and friends would all come and cheer. 
Who Knew...That the Atlanta Girls were the ones to fear.
Who Knew...It was the time for us to shine.
Who Knew...We could stand to be together for such a long time.
Who Knew...Peter was right “go for the high percentage shots.”
Who Knew...That I would listen and not go down that alley spot.
Who Knew...That Lynn and Beata would be a pair to beat 
Who Knew...That Robyn and Heather would not accept defeat.
Who Knew...That Gina and Denise would get so tough out there. 
Who Knew...Coral and Lisa would make a great pair.
Who Knew...WiFi would be the new hip lingo. 
Who Knew...All this time I thought it Leo but was Lido.
Who Knew...Our family and friends could love us so much. 
Who Knew...Our friendships spirit and hearts would be so touched.
Who Knew...This could team could love the game of Tennis like us.
Who Knew...We would be going to Mobile on the Avensong Bus!
WE Knew!