Derby High School doubles star Charis Yager has entered her last season on the Panther tennis court, and she said that hasn’t really sunk in yet.
“It feels so normal,” Yager said. “And it’s weird to think this is my last year playing high school tennis. I just try to do as much as I can to make this season last. I think it’ll start to feel final when it gets towards the end, around regionals time. I didn’t start tennis until middle school,” she continued. “At first it was very casual, but I had fun with it. I started to develop my skills, and as I got better, I loved the sport more and more. I like how tennis isn’t just about power, or spin, or serving. It has so many aspects and so many details that I think enhance the sport. I love playing doubles because that means I get to play with someone, and not have to experience the good or bad alone.”
Yager said after high school she plans to go to college to become a sports psychologist, but as of right now she’s undecided on where she’s going.
In her free time, Yager said she likes to be with friends and family.
“It doesn’t really matter what we do, whether it be watching a movie or just driving around,” she said. “I just love to spend time with people close to me.”
