Q&A with Bartlesville Tennis Player Abby Shelley – Presented by Keller Williams Bartlesville
VYPE: Abby, what grade are you in and what sport are you playing at BHS?
Abby Shelley: I’m a junior and I play singles tennis.
VYPE: What accomplishment or memory are you most proud of?
AS: An accomplishment that I am most proud of is finishing runner-up at state my sophomore year and pushing the eventual state champion to a 3rd set.
VYPE: What has your sport taught you that makes you a better person?
AS: My sport has taught me self-discipline and mental toughness.
VYPE: Who is your favorite teacher from any grade and why?
AS: Julie Anderson, my high school math teacher, because she has pushed me to be a better student both in and out of school.
VYPE: Who inspires you and why?
AS: My sister, Maddie Shelley. She has been my biggest leader and role model on the tennis court.
VYPE: What teammate has left the biggest impression on you and why?
AS: Jack Ihrig, he has shown a lot of dedication this season and has improved tremendously.
VYPE: What is your favorite part about representing your high school as an athlete?
AS: Being a part of a team and the atmosphere. I love the girls I play with and the food.
VYPE: What is the best advice that anyone has given you?
AS: “Play free, live in the moment. Give it your best no matter the outcome.”
VYPE: Here is your chance to give a shoutout or say thank you to anyone you wish.
AS: at Ritchie, for developing my love of tennis and ice-pops. Cristian Pensavalle, for taking my game to the next level. Bryan Reese, Emily Hubler, and Nathan England, for putting up with all the tears and emotional outburst.
