All Observer Girls Tennis: Carolyn McCullen, Franklin: The junior earned honorable mention Division 1 all-state honors for the second straight year after going 20-5 while reaching the round of 16 in Midland. The three-time all-Observer player was runner-up at the Woodhaven regional and also won the Woodhaven Invitational at No. 1 singles. "Carolyn worked on her game during the off-season to improve from a very good 2012 to a much stronger game in 2013," Franklin coach Rick Clack said. "She is hard worker in practice, did not miss a game the past two years and continues to be very competitive against the top players in the state. "Lots of players have trouble handling the heavy topspin from her forehand. Once she makes the backhand side even more consistent, I believe her game will really peak next year and she will have an even better year in 2014. She is hungry for all-state outright in 2014." Congratulations Carolyn McCullen, All Observer first team and ALL STATE honorable mention!
Posted on: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 04:07:50 +0000