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Karmen Cao

Karmen Cao, Staff Writer

Hi, I am Karmen. This is my first year in newspaper so I am really looking forward to the rest of the year. I play tennis for Sierra Vista and love to sleep.

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Swaying and preparing to toss the tennis ball, Dylan Grove practices serving. Grove had been training in preparation for her upcoming matches against Chaparral and Doral Red Rock. “[Both teams are] both very tough opponents, but I am ready for whatever gets thrown my way,” Grove said.

A Persistent Tennis Player: Meet Dylan Grove

Karmen Cao, Staff Writer
October 9, 2025
Grove continues her tennis passion of six years, driven by her strong work ethic and close bonds with her teammates.
Maintaining a fully extended, stretched-out body, Atalya Carroll continues to swing 360-degree rotations around the bar. She was performing her giant swing, the movement that she had been practicing for hours. “This year I have been super determined to get in the gym and put in 110%, instead of just 50% or 80%,” Carroll said.

The Making of A Gymnast: Meet Atalya Carroll

Karmen Cao, Staff Writer
September 23, 2025
The heartfelt journey of a 12-year gymnast.