Meet the Athletes – March 4, 2024

Mikayla Plitt and Zebadiah Collins, Collin College Tennis, Spring 2024
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: Mikayla Plitt
Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa
Plans after graduation: Earn a four-year scholarship to play tennis
Previous School: King David High School
Favorite non-tennis team/athlete: Jack Grealish from Manchester City
No. 1 on my playlist: "You broke my heart" by Drake
My pre-game ritual: Listening to music
What keeps me motivated to play at a higher level: Being better than I was yesterday
Why I chose Collin College: I thought it was the best fit for me. 

Name: Zebadiah Collins
Hometown: Highland Village
Plans after graduation: Own a social media marketing company
Previous School: Flower Mound Marcus High School
Favorite non-tennis team/athlete: John Cena
No. 1 on my playlist: "Know who you are at every age" by Cocteau Twins
My pre-game ritual: Warming up with house music
My biggest inspiration: My parents. I aspire to be like them, and they have done so much for me.
What keeps me motivated to play at a higher level: Seeing myself and my teammates improve
Why I chose Collin College: The cost and it was close to home