Brendyn Jacobs

Jayla Morales plays on the 1st doubles team with Emma Deitz.

Jayla Morales plays varsity tennis for Minooka and is on the No. 1 doubles team. She has been playing tennis since freshman year. This interview with Nook News has been edited for clarity and length. 

Q: How many years of tennis have you been playing?

A: Four years, started freshman year.

Q: What have you learned playing tennis?

A: To be a good teammate to her (doubles partner Emma Deitz) because it’s not really a big team on doubles.

Q: Has anyone in your family played this sport?

A: My older sister.  I’ve always had that mindset to be better than her.

Q: What makes you and Emma Dietz a good doubles team?

A: We both have really good communication between each other. We cheer each other up on good and bad points.

Q:How do you feel you’ve both played this year?

A: So far we’ve won two games we’ve played this year (as of Sept. 1) and are hoping to win the conference this year.

Q: Are you ready for any upcoming matches?

A: Yes. Plainfield North. They are a really good competition that we have to get ready for.

Q: If you couldn’t play this sport what would you play instead?

A: I would probably try swimming.

Q: What is your individual goal for this season?

A: To try and get a scholarship this year.

Q: Favorite celebrity?

A: Serena Williams.

Q: What is your favorite kind of racket?

A: Probably Head or Babolat.