Meet the Athletes - March 30, 2023

Larissa Corea, Jackson Fenton, Collin College Tennis, Spring 2023
Photos by NICK YOUNG

Get to know your Collin College student athletes in this regular feature. This week, we meet members of the men's and women's tennis teams.  

Name: Jackson Fenton
Hometown: Kansas City, Kansas
Plans after graduation: Just to be successful and happy
High school team: Shawnee Mission East High School
Other sports? I love tennis, and it is the only sport I play. I enjoy it a lot more than other sports.
Favorite game: I enjoy all video games, but rocket league is special to me.
Favorite quote: "It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile. Winning's winning."  – Dom Toretto, The Fast and The Furious
Favorite artists: Lil Wayne, Lil Baby, Polo G, Gunna
Accomplishment you are most proud of: Surviving high school with my head on straight
Why did you choose Collin College? At my home club in Kansas, we have had a few players come through Collin, and they all loved their time here. 

Name: Larissa Corea
Hometown: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Plans after graduation: I plan to attend a four-year university to get my bachelor's degree. I also want to play tennis there.
Other sports: I used to play other sports. I think tennis is a mental game and that's why I like it so much.
Favorite quote: "There's no way around the hard work. Embrace it."
Favorite artist: I don't have a favorite. I like all kinds of music.