Kalyssa Hall, Cherry Creek
Height: 6-foot. Weight: 140 pounds.
Age: 17. Born: March 20, 1998, in Colorado Springs.
High school sport: Tennis (No. 1 singles player for the Class 5A Bruins; won No. 1 singles state titles for Cheyenne Mountain in 2013 and 2014; has lost only one match in her career).
Grade-point average: 4.2. Class: Junior.
Favorite subject: Mathematics.
Favorite athlete: Rafael Nadal.
Favorite team: Denver Broncos.
What I listen to: A little of everything, depending on my mood.
Best thing on my training table: Mad Greens salad.
Planned career: Orthopedic surgeon.
My family: Parents Teri and Stuart, sister Morgan.
I would love to visit: Venice, Italy.
Are high school sports necessary? Yes, definitely. High school sports give you a sense of community and school spirit. If you go to school and don’t contribute, I don’t feel like you’re a part of the school.
