Senior William Lefebvre doesn’t just play on the LHS tennis team, he helped
bring the sport back to life here in Leominster after a team wasn't fielded
during William's freshman year.
“I started the team by asking Athletic Director Dave Palazzi if we could have a boys’ tennis team,” William said.
That was back during William’s sophomore year. Prior to that, William hadn’t played the sport competitively, but said he’s enjoyed his three seasons playing the sport here at the school.
“The team bonding and the release of energy is what I like most about the sport of tennis,” William said.
William will be attending UMass Lowell next year where he will play club tennis and will be majoring in Environmental Science.
“I plan to work for a consulting firm or for the state of Massachusetts in their Environmental department,” William said.
Leominster coach Mark Moge remembers when William was a sophomore playing in the third singles spot.
“Between the 2019 and 2021 season, he worked hard getting stronger physically and worked especially hard on his game and is my number one player this year.”
Moge said William, who is the team captain, has always worked hard recruiting new players to the team.
“I named Billy captain and right away he led the stretching routine and introduced some new stretches for the team,” Moge said. “He is always emphasizing a healthy mind and body and has even set up a ‘snap’ so that he could send tennis videos to the team as well as links to websites where they could find gear.”
“He is kind to everyone on the team and will share tips and tennis knowledge to anyone,” Moge added. “He also helps me in feeding balls in practice so that players have less time waiting in line. Billy strives to be the best he can be in every situation and I’m so glad he has been part of the team.”
At LHS, William is a member of the National Honor Society, Social Media Head of STUMP, and part of the Student Council.
His favorite class has been Italian III and is favorite teacher is Mr. Noviello who William had for two years.
Outside of school, William enjoys gardening, running and being with friends.
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