Cowgirls using summer, pro tournaments for development

Gina Foster Staff Reporter

Most college students view summer as a time to relax and recharge for the year ahead, but the Cowgirl tennis team is spending the summer preparing for the upcoming season.

The season begins shortly after classes, so returning to campus ready to compete is crucial.

Coach Chris Young has brought in three transfers since the season concluded. Anastasiya Komar and Safiya Carrington spent the first portion of their collegiate careers at LSU, while Ange Oby Kajuru played for two seasons at Iowa State.

“I think the young talent that we had last year on our roster that was returning, and, you know, the opportunities that existed for them to join that team and give us a chance to compete for a championship next year,” Young said.

Coaches are not the only people contributing to a successful season by working over the summer. Many players have taken their talent to tournaments to stay sharp.

Lucia Peyre, Kristina Novak and Sofia Rojas have all found themselves playing in professional tournaments since the school year ended, allowing them to improve before the new season begins.