Senior Alaina Garcia is a three year member of the LHS girls’ tennis team. As a sophomore, she played in five matches, primarily as a doubles player. As a junior, she competed in eighteen matches and saw one-third of those as a singles player. It was during her junior year that she earned her first win as a singles player at North Middlesex.
Alaina earned the Coach's Award as a junior for her unselfish dedication to the team while also being named a tri-captain for her senior season by her teammates.
Now a senior, the life long Leominster resident has firmly entrenched herself as the team's first singles player and currently has a 1-1 record on the young season.
“Alaina has a quiet demeanor but is a fierce competitor,” LHS girls’ tennis coach Daryl Robichaud said. “She is able to outlast and wear down her competition due to her superior preparation.”
Robichaud said he has also been impressed with Alaina’s versatility over her career.
“Throughout her career she has been able to compete both as a doubles player and a singles player which requires two completely different skill sets,” Robichaud said. “This is a great indication of her dedication to the sport and high-level athleticism.”
“Alaina is a great example to the younger players on the team as to how to prepare for the rigors of competition and is a great mentor for all of our rookies,” Robichaud added.
Alaina said being a part of the LHS tennis team has been a special experience.
“Since we only have a varsity team with 12 people, we have all become very close and I've made some great friends through tennis,” Alaina said.
“I love that tennis is a lifelong sport, anyone can play it no matter how much experience you have,” Alaina added.
Alaina said she has also learned a great deal from Coach Robichaud.
“Roby has taught our team the value of sportsmanship,” Alaina said. “Last year our team won the Mid-Watch B Team Sportsmanship Award.”
In the fall, Alaina will be attending Bentley University and will major in finance.
Here at LHS, Alaina is the Class Treasurer for the senior class, is a member of Best Buddies and is in the National Honors Society. She also played on the LHS girls’ volleyball team.
“My favorite class at LHS has been A.P. Environmental Science and my favorite teacher has been Mr. Rooney,” Alaina added.
Outside of school, Alaina likes to stay active, hang out with friends and go shopping.
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