Girls Tennis: Foxcroft's Kelly Buckland is School's Athlete of the Week

Middleburg (Sept. 27, 2012) - Junior Kelly Buckland, whose inspirational play has sparked Foxcroft School to two victories on the tennis court so far this season, has been named the school's Athlete of the Week for the period ending Sept. 22.

Buckland, a transfer from Saint Stephen’s Saint Agnes, is the team’s No. 3 singles player and teams with Amalia Simpson as the No. 1 doubles pairing. Kelly won her singles match and also was a winner in doubles when Foxcroft beat Wakefield on Sept. 21.

 “Kelly has shown a lot of determination and grit so far this season,” Coach Kate Barston said. “She made a comeback in our match against Highland (a 9-7 victory on Sept. 14) and continues to be a steady force for the Foxcroft team. Her consistent passion and willing to do whatever it takes is what puts her above her opponents.”