Athlete of the Week: Melanie Brentnall
Sophomore singles player wins 6 matches in her second season
Name: Melanie Brentnall
Sport: Girls Tennis
Grade: Sophomore
Position: Third Singles
The Lowdown: Brentnall has played 3rd singles for the Indians, and won her match against Demarest on Oct. 6th in a tiebreaker. Individually, she is 6-7 on the year. She has played mostly at third singles this year, as well as a few matches at doubles.
Expectations: While the girls tennis season recently ended, Brentnall emphasized that the team needs to find doubles partners that work well together in preperation for next year. PV is also losing a senior singles player, and will need a replacement for next year.
What She Likes Most About Her Sport: “I like how it’s indivudal, and you’re playing for yourself. So if you are having a bad day, you don’t have to worry about letting someone else down.”
Best Sport Memory: “It was when I was playing against Demarest, everyone else was finished, and everyone was watching me. I was playing a tie breaker and I finally won, everyone was cheering for me.”
Best Thing About PV: “I like the independence, and how the teachers treat you like adults. Coming from middle school, it’s just a big change.”
Do You Prefer Singles Or Doubles: “Singles because I don’t have to worry about anyone else.”
Lacrosse Or Tennis: “I like aspects of both but I think I like tennis better because you can play it your whole life.”
Favorite Actor/Actress: Jennifer Lawrence
Favorite Movie: Divergent
Favorite Music Artist: One Direction
Favorite Teacher: Ms. Kosch (PV History Teacher)
Favorite Subject: Math
Favorite Food: Tacos
Favorite Season: Summer
Favorite TV Show: Survivor
Favorite Pro Athlete: Andy Murray
Favorite Animal: Gazelle
Four People Living Or Dead She Would Invite To A Dinner Party: Ellen DeGeneres, George Washington, Jennifer Lawrence, and Morgan Freeman
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip
One Superpower: Invisibility
What She Does In Her Free Time: Hanging out with my friends
One Thing People May Not Know: She knows a lot of random trivia facts
Any Role Models: “I think my sister is a role model because she is just a good person, and well rounded.”
Future Plans: She wants to go to college, graduate, and eventually become a teacher.
Dream Vacation Spot: Greece
Noah Schwartz graduated in 2019.