BY OLIVIA MAYTIN
COED VOLLEYBALL – SENIOR EDDIE BEDORE
Eddie is a team captain and has been a member of the team for three years. His position is Outside Hitter and Defensive Specialist. According to Coach Sarah Watson, “Eddie’s freshman year, he had a skiing accident and shattered his leg. I have always been so impressed by how hard he worked to rehab and come back to volleyball. He is a vocal leader both on and off the court and puts in the work to make his team better.”
Q. How did you spend your time this fall/winter preparing for this season?
A. I had a shoulder injury last season, so I made sure to stay consistent with my PT exercises so that I could prevent another injury this year. I also got in the gym with my teammate [senior] Sarah Manion a couple times to get some reps in before tryouts.
Q. What is your go-to meal before games?
A. PB&J, goldfish, and an apple.
Q. What hobbies or interests do you have outside of sports?
A. I love to do anything outdoors, especially mountain biking, skiing, or hiking.
Q. When did you start playing this sport and why did you start?
A. I started playing volleyball in 4th grade for Gaithersburg rec and just stuck with it. My dad always talked about how much fun he had playing it in the Army, so I had him sign me up.
Q. What are some of the goals you have for the team?
A. As much as I love to win, I always prioritize making fun memories with the team and creating really close-knit bonds with all my teammates.
TRACK – SOPHOMORE MIKAELA PAK
Pak’s victory in two individual events versus Magruder on April 12 — the 100 hurdles and the 300 hurdles — earned her the Athlete of the Month award.
Q. How did you spend your time this fall/winter preparing for this season?
A. This fall/winter I did cross country and indoor track as a way to condition my body and prepare myself for the spring season.
Q. What is your go-to meal before games?
A. My go-to meal before meets is a sandwich of any kind, and a variety of nuts, fruits, and energy bars.
Q. What hobbies or interests do you have outside of sports?
A. Outside of sports, I play piano and love doing art. I also enjoy playing video games with my friends.
Q. When did you start playing this sport and why did you start?
A. I started track during my freshman year in the winter. I started mainly because I wanted to try something new, and wanted to stay active throughout the school year.
Q. What are some of the goals you have for the team?
A. Some goals I have for the team is for everyone to push one another to improve. Hopefully, our team can become stronger and stronger that way.
BOYS TENNIS – SENIOR BRADY HAHN
Hahn is a team co-captain as well as 3rd singles. According to Coach Matt Marsden, “Hahn is a great leader and role model for the team. His play has been outstanding so far this season.”
Q. How did you spend your time this fall/winter preparing for this season?
A. I played at least 4 days a week along with tournaments on the weekends.
Q. What is your go-to meal before games?
A. My go-to meal is a chicken and cheese quesadilla.
Q. What hobbies or interests do you have outside of sports?
A. I enjoy video creation and editing.
Q. When did you start playing this sport and why did you start?
A. I started playing tennis over soccer during COVID-19 because it was much easier to play while socially distant. From there, I transitioned to playing tennis full-time.
Q. What are some of the goals you have for the team?
A. My goal is to win the division.
GIRLS TENNIS – JUNIOR EVIE MCMASTER
This is McMaster’s first season playing QO tennis. According to Coach Karen Jones, “she has worked her way into the starting lineup at 3rd doubles with her hustle and aggressive play. She brings an incredibly positive attitude and is a great teammate.”
Q. How did you spend your time this fall/winter preparing for this season?
A. I actually decided to pick up tennis [again] a month before tryouts because I really liked it when I was younger. I played QO girls varsity soccer during the fall, so that helped keep me in shape.
Q. What is your go-to meal before games?
A. Before a match I usually don’t have a chance to eat anything since it’s right after school, but if I do, I try to eat some sushi because it’s light and it’s one of my favorites.
Q. What hobbies or interests do you have outside of sports?
A. I’m very invested academically [and] I do a lot of art in my free time, but most of my life is sports and that’s the way I like it.
Q. When did you start playing this sport and why did you start?
A. I started playing this sport in February because I took some lessons when I was young and I remembered how much I liked it. I went out for tennis because this was the first time I wasn’t playing soccer in the spring, but it’s quickly become one of my favorite things to do.
Q. What are some of the goals you have for the team?
A. Honestly, just to win as many games as possible and to do the best we can. Tennis is a real mental sport and I love how much the team is there for each other.
May 2024
The Prowler 