The Physical Performance Center at Gaston Rehab Associates, The Gaston Gazette, Trophy House Treasures, and the Fitness and Nutrition Council of Gaston County, would like to congratulate Taylor Baird, Varsity Tennis at South Point High School, for being named the Gaston County Athlete of the Week for October 13th, 2009.
Taylor is a Junior at South Point and finished the season with a 9-0 mark heading into this week's Big South 3A tournament. Taylor is currently ranked in state, regional, and national rankings by the U.S. Tennis
Association.
According to Coach Matthew Holloman, "She's ranked, but she doesn't think she is better and anyone else or brag about it. She's a good leader that's always encouraging her teammates, and she very coachable. Taylor is also a very hard worker in the classroom."
If you know of someone that is deserving of this award, please send an E-mail to sports@gastongazette.com with the name and contact information for the athlete being nominated.
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