Orem High Five

Girls Tennis Profiles

jjones — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:47:02 +0000

Kristee Rowley

Favorite Pro Player: Roger Federer because he not only is one of the best to play the sport but he is classy

Favorite Cartoon: Scooby Doo

Who inspires you: My parents, who have always loved and supported me

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Rocky Road

Natassja Westover

Favorite Pro Player: Roger Federer because he is just so classy!

Favorite Cartoon: Cat-Dog

Who Inspires You: Anyone who is highly successful inspires me to work my hardest

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Any fresh fruit

Favorite Music before a match: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

Ellie Smith

Favorite Pro Player: Venus Williams

Favorite Cartoon: Arthur

Who Inspires You: People who do hard things against great odds

Favorite Ice cream Flavor: Cookie Dough

Favorite Music before a match: Taylor Swift

Lataushia R.

Favorite Pro Player: Serena Williams

Favorite Cartoon: spongebob

Who inspires you: My grandmother, she is one of the strongest woman i know

Favorite Ice cream Flavor: vanilla

Favorite Music before a match: pump up music, mostly hip hop

Rachel Nelson

Favorite Pro Player: Roger Federer, because he has won so many grand slams and he’s a great sport

Favorite Cartoon: Dragon Tales and Arthur

What inspires you: good books

Favorite Ice cream Flavor: Earnestly chocolate

Favorite Music before a match: Taylor Swift

Anna Neilson

Favorite Pro Player: Roger Federer

Favorite Cartoon: Tom and Jerry

What inspires you: music that makes me happy

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: vanilla

Favorite Music before a match: Ingrid Michaelson

Girls Tennis Defeats Salem Hills 5-0

jjones — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 23:39:16 +0000

The Lady Tigers Tennis Team Won at every varsity spot on their way to beating Salem Hills 5-0.

One of the keys to victory was a very positive mental game from the athletes. Two notable matches were played by Anna Hunter, who came back from 2-6 to win 8-6 and Krista Larsen and McKenzie Maughan, who rallied from 4-7 to win 9-7.

Girls Tennis Remains Undefeated After Beating Timpview 4-1

jjones — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:53:55 +0000

Team Night Dinner at the Rowleys the night before the Timpview Match.

Playing Around the World to warm up for the match the next day.

Erica beating the coach before winning a big match against Timpview.

Some of the Ping Pong Champions warming up to win their tennis matches the next day.

More Ping Pong/Tennis Winners.

Girls Tennis in St. George

jjones — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:46:15 +0000

Leaving school on the way to St. George.

Eating at Cafe Rio in Cedar City.

The undefeated First Doubles Team of Kristee and Beth Ann. 5-0 in St. George

Lataushia and friends after an epic victory.

Celebrating at the Pizza Factory. Congratulations to the team for winning our bracket.

The Crazy Bus.

Girls Tennis Defeats Springville 3-2

jjones — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:59:43 +0000

At Springville on Wednesday (9/5/12) OHS varsity tennis won 3-2. The entire team played well and most of the athletes won their matches. Particularly impressive was the team of Anne Bitter and Sam Baker, playing together for the first time yet not dropping a single game: final score 6-0,6-0.

Anne winding up for a backhand.

Kristee driving a forehand to set up Beth Ann at the net.

Tasha and Krista all business.

It’s always a great day for tennis.

Girls Tennis Beats Provo 5-0

jjones — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 03:29:46 +0000

All Varsity teams won their matches against Provo on Tuesday as the Tigers continue to play well.

Ellie, Naomi, and Sydney staying hydrated before the match.

Erica getting ready to win 12 games in a row!!

Natassja watching the ball all the way to the strings.

Cami controlling the court. (thanks artistic photographer? for the composition)

Doubles teamwork from Tatum and Anne

Sadie and Sabrina Serving up aces

Girls Team Beats Provo 5-0

jjones — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:07:46 +0000

Mt. View played Orem at Orem. It was a tie score throughout most of the game at 0-0.

It was a strong fight between the two until Orem’s girls came through with five goals late in the game, getting the win at the end. Some of the main players who scored for our team were Tanyail Wilson scored 1 goal for the Tigers along with Tatyana Monson who scored 2 goals!

Tennis Opens Region With 5-0 Victory Over Mountain View

jjones — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:36:23 +0000

The Tennis Team began their region schedule with an impressive victory over cross-town rival Mountain View on Thursday August 31. All varsity teams won their matches, only dropping 11 games as a team. The Blue and Yellow teams were likewise impressive with nearly every player emerging victorious.

Pre-match Meeting with photographers Matt and George

Erica winding up for a forehand in her

6-2, 6-0 victory.

Natassja Holding Serve–and then breaking–for a 6-0,6-0 victory.

Cami ripping a backhand en route to her 6-2,6-1 victory.

Kristee and BethAnn talking strategy between games on their way to a 6-0, 6-2 victory.

McKenzie and Anne working together for a 6-1,6-4 victory.

Tasha hitting a forehand approach in her 8-3 victory.

Krista following through on her forehand.

Rachel serving her way to an 8-6 win.

Other winners against Mountain View included Anna Nielsen, Olivia Black, Sam Baker, Anna Hunter, Tatum Chiniquy, Skylar Magness, Ellie Smith, and Naomi Gull

Orem vs. Pine View Recap

ohsgirlsbball — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:48:43 +0000

On the 24th of August at 7 pm. Our beloved Tigers Football team suited up for a home game against Pine View. Tiger’s were ready to go and ready to win! Our Tigers Fought through the first half better than we ever could have asked for. At the half time the score was 14 to 10 in favor of Pine View. The crowd was all there to support the football team. IT was set and ready to go. Then commenced the second half. Orem and Pine View fought as hard as they could. Both teams score to make the game 14 to 17. Pine would score again to make it 14 to 24. However the Tigers weren’t down yet! We would score and get the field goal to make it 21 to 24 in favor of Pine View. Our Tigers fought long and hard that night. They suffered a tragic to loss to Pine View. Our Tigers will be back ready and hungry for a win this week. Go Tigers!!

Ted Galbraith

New Mixed Doubles Champions Crowned at Tennis Party

jjones — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 15:06:13 +0000

In a drama-filled, action-packed championship match, Anna Hunter and her mixed doubles partner Porter edged the mixed doubles team of Sadie Greer and Nolan. They are shown here in the trophy ceremony hoisting the coveted tournament trophies. All who attended had a good time and thanks to the Pedersens for hosting the event.

Tatum Chiniquy and Sydney Pedersen teaming up with the football team and showing the boys how to play tennis.

Tatum Chiniquy hitting her feared ping pong overhead

Ping Pong Mixed Doubles Champion Anne Bitter with her partner Cody

The team including Ellie Smith, Kristee Rowley, Anna Hunter, Anne Bitter, Olivia Black, Anna Nielsen, Rachel Nelson, Sydney Pedersen, McKenzie Maughan, Tatum Chiniquy, and Cami Craig enjoying shrimp tacos.

OHS football enjoying the fiesta.

Football players carb-loading prior to the ping-pong tournament.

Anna Hunter and Ellie Smith.

Coach McKay checking out the salsa bar.

Skylar, Tatum, Sydney, and Sadie with a future OHS tennis player.