Coach Gregory on Walker: “Lauren’s work ethic is phenomenal and she is very driven. She was ranked No. 1 in Texas and I expect her to really push the top half of the line-up." 2001-02: One of two freshmen to end the season in a starting role…played mostly at the No. 5 position with several appearances at the No. 4 spot…participated in one fall tournament, advancing to the semifinal round of the Roberta Alison Fall Invitational…notched a 9-10 record in dual match play…went 2-1 at the No. 4 position and 7-9 at the No. 5 position... finished the season ranked 54th in the national doubles rankings with teammate Jessica Balbuena…went 13-11 in doubles...amassed 11 wins with Balbuena at the No. 1 position including five wins over conference opponents. High School and other accomplishments: Attended New Braunfels High School…ranked No.1 in the state of Texas in the 16 and under division…New Braunfels High School Most Outstanding Athlete in 2001…a four time Academic All District Tennis…member of the Academic All State Tennis team…John Newcombe Tennis Academy Player of the Year in 2000…a three time Dallas Tennis Association Player of the Year…was a two-time state champion…four-time Sectional Champion…Valedictrian of her high school…member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Celebrates a November 22, 1982 birthday…daughter of Randy and Gaye Walker…major is Civil Engineering…roommate is freshman Amber Tantee. |
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