by Andrew Rodriguez

Following the Varsity Girls’ Tennis team’s appearance in the midseason GMC championships, The Barron Perspective spoke with Ms. Cuevas to see how she thought the season was going with two weeks left. Now in her second year as head coach, Ms. Cuevas is looking to establish the Barrons as a perennial threat in the GMCs for years to come. The team is led by senior captains Joyce Loda and Lisbeth Perez, as well as junior captain Nicole Pangiochi. (Editor’s note: the season ended on October 25th, with the team’s record at 8-12.)

Barron Perspective: In your opinion, how is the season going thus far?
Coach Cuevas: So far we’ve made it the furthest we have in the GMC tournament in years. Our freshman, Brianna Davis, made it to the quarterfinals of the tournament at third singles.

BP: Are you satisfied with the team record?
CC: I don’t think the team record reflects how well we have played against other teams and how competitive we are as a whole.

BP: How far through is the team with the season?
CC: Our last match is October 25.  We only have about two weeks left.

BP:  How do you think you are doing as a coach?
CC: I try to do the best I can for the team.

BP: What are your expectations for the rest of the season?
CC: I expect the team to go out and play hard every match and to work hard during practices.

BP: How is the team different from last year?
CC: This year, we have some people in different positions and have gotten some new members of the team, along with some seniors that left from last year.

BP: How do you motivate your team?
CC: I motivate them by talking to them as a team, and then individually, pointing out their strengths as players.

BP: What are some of your favorite things about coaching?
CC: I like being able to see all of the hard work by the girls pay off.  I also like the competitiveness of the game and playing other schools.