Imperial Valley Press

Sergio Leos

17 School Calexico High School

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alexico High School Bulldog tennis player Sergio Leos has kicked off the 2023 spring season with wins against Holtville, Central Union, and Patrick Henry high schools.

As a CHS senior, Leos has entered his final season intending to leave it all on the court.

“To achieve this, I have not missed a single practice and even go practice on the weekends,” he said.

The doubles player is hoping to end his final season on a high note: by helping the Bulldogs earn a back-to-back Imperial Valley League championsh­ip titles.

The Bulldog is striving to minimize his errors and focus on the details which “make a huge difference on the court.”

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| Grade 12 | Sport Tennis

MY FAVORITES

Class: Math

Pastime: “Spending time with my family and friends, playing video games, and practicing tennis.”

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Profession­al sports team(s): NFL’s Denver Broncos and and NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers

Profession­al athlete(s): Basketball player LeBron James, tennis player Rafael Nadal, and retired football player Peyton Man-Man ning

Person(s) that inspires you: “A per-per sonson who inspires me is my dad. He has always been the person I go to when I need help in any situation and greatly influences my overall character.”

What motivates you as an athlete?

“As an athlete, I am motivated by al-al waysways having room to improve in my game, working on the little details keeps me motivated.”

What are your favorite memories from this season?

“One of my favorite memories from this season was when our bus got stuck in the middle of the mountains. Even though the sitsituati­onuation was harsh, the bond with my teammates grew and we became even closer.”

What goals did/do you have as an athathlete?lete? Do you feel like you achieved

them?

“A goal I have is to put my 100% of my effort into the sport of tennis and not

slack off.”

What comes next for you in your athletic career?

“I am looking forward to getting back to back IVL titles for Calexico and making a deep run in CIF team and individual­s.”

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