PALMER ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Seniors Emma Jones (left) and Hannah Brandt had another productive season as partners on Palmer’s girls’ doubles, tennis team. Playing rackets since their freshman year, they steadily improved their skills and teamwork and were district runners-up this spring. Twice they reached the Class 3A regionals as a duo. They won their first match in two sets and advanced to the quarter-finals. Their season ended with a 16-9 record.

HC Susan Vasquez spoke of having thoroughly enjoyed coaching them for four years. “They knew how to lift one another up when they struggled,” she said.

Emma’s parents are Derek and LeAnn. Her brother is Daniel Jones. Hannah listed her mom, April, and stepdad, Todd Depa, and her father, Michael Brandt. Her siblings are Harlee and Dakota Depa, Lily, Brooklyn and Renee Brandt.