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Athlete of the Week: Natalie Cole

Cole’s proudest moment was beating a well-known tennis team; Marquette 8-1.
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Stella Nguyen, Reporter | October 10, 2025

Name: Natalie Cole

Sport: Varsity tennis

Grade: 10th

Star Stats: 7-1 in sets, started out 3-0

Natalie Cole (10) waits for her opponent to serve in a game against Howell North. (Delainey Gastreich)

Why did you start this sport: It seemed fun to play and I was inspired by others. I started it last summer and ended up loving it. 

Pre-game ritual?: No, not really. 

Best memory ever from the sport: Getting to create good bonds with my teammates. 

Proudest moment in the sport: Beating Marquette 8-1 because they are a really good school at tennis. 

Biggest motivation: My teammates. 

Are you planning to do this sport in the future/college: Yes I’d like to continue it for my next 2 years of high school and I would like to continue it in college too. 

How do you stay focused when you’re under pressure: I always just take a second before I play and think about I can improve.

What advice would you give to someone starting this sport: Have fun with it and make it enjoyable creating friendships. 

What is the most rewarding part about being an athlete in your sport: Teammates cheering you on and having fun with it. 

What’s so different about you being an athlete compared to other athletes?: I always try to keep a positive outlook and make it enjoyable and don’t stress too much on it. 

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Stella Nguyen
Stella Nguyen, Reporter
Stella Nguyen is a freshman and this is her first year of Publications at Liberty. She was in Student Council for her last two years of middle school and is CPR certified. She plays travel flag football and wants to work in sports media and managing. You might see her capturing athletes on the field, interviewing and getting media from them. She is looking forward to these next four years of her life in and out of school. 
Delainey Gastreich
Delainey Gastreich, Reporter
Delainey Gastreich is in her freshman year and in her first year of LHS Publications. She likes to write, critique cinema, and listen to every genre of music besides modern country. In her free time she studies a variety of topics she enjoys, spanning from “Star Wars” lore all the way to Psychology. Gastreich has a dream career of being a journalist and traveling the world. You can almost always catch her doing Word Finds, watching movies, or doodling in her notebooks.
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