Jazmine Franklin moves in for a volley. (John Fisken photo)
Jazmine Franklin plays to her own beat.
The Coupeville High School sophomore, who teamed with double partner Aura Corredor to win their first-ever high school tennis match Monday (an 8-3 doubles victory against a duo from Port Townsend/Chimacum), is a huge music fan.
“I’m extremely passionate about music,” Franklin said. “I have a musical family, so the rhythm comes easy, but I must admit, I’m a terrible singer.”
This is her first try at playing a high school sport, so, naturally, she was swayed by the pied piper of Wolf athletics, tennis coach Ken Stange, who traditionally brings in numerous first-time athletes.
“It looked fun,” Franklin said. “I enjoy the small team and how the opponents are so nice. I like how easy it was to improve by practicing.”
An ASB board rep, she plans to expand her school activities next year. For now, she’s enjoying her time on the hardcourts and working hard on fine-tuning her skills.
“I think my strength is power,” Franklin said. “I could work on my aim.”
She credits her mother as the main inspiration in her life (“My mom is an extremely hard worker who has influenced my drive in the things I do”) and wants to stake an early reputation as a winner on the court.
“My goal is to win three matches in a row with Aura, and to possibly become the number four doubles team.”
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