{"id":289313,"date":"2018-11-27T06:06:54","date_gmt":"2018-11-26T20:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=289313"},"modified":"2018-11-27T06:06:54","modified_gmt":"2018-11-26T20:06:54","slug":"heras-having-a-blast-in-rookie-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/heras-having-a-blast-in-rookie-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Heras having a blast in rookie season"},"content":{"rendered":"
Isabel Heras, seen here competing in last year\u2019s TanHoldings Tennis Classic, is having an impressive rookie season with the Dixie State University. (Contributed Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Former CNMI junior player Isabel Heras couldn\u2019t have asked for a better way to highlight her rookie season in the collegiate ranks.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was my first time playing for Dixie State University in the fall and that made me quite nervous, but I am happy with my results for this season,\u201d said Heras, who is on an athletics scholarship with the NCAA Division 2 school.<\/p>\n

The DSU freshman had a 3-1 record in the fall season and helped the Trailblazers earn an undefeated record in the competition last month. The Trailblazers first eked out a 4-3 victory over Colorado Mesa in Grand Junction in Colorado and then eased past Colorado College, 8-1, to complete the fall season sweep.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe girls and I trained hard before heading to Colorado and that helped us end the fall season undefeated. I got to experience my first college tennis competition against different school. It was an amazing experience that I enjoyed and will cherish forever,\u201d Heras said.<\/p>\n

Against Colorado College, the CNMI player was 2-0 (singles and doubles wins), while she had a split in the Trailblazers\u2019 duel versus Colorado Mesa.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe doubles matches I played were both very close and I just love the competition here,\u201d the 18-year-old said.<\/p>\n

Against Colorado Mesa, Heras and Yolena Carlon lost a nip-and-tuck game over Kristen Kirby and Emily Beckley, 6-8. Heras then returned to the court for the singles play and her victory over Rebecca Osterberg, 6-0, 6-7, 7-6, saved the day for Dixie State. Versus Colorado College, the Commonwealth bet showed no mercy in downing Gaby Jadotte, 6-0, 6-0, while in the doubles, Heras and Carlon labored through a 6-4 triumph over Adela Burak and Annie Zlevor.<\/p>\n

Heras is proud to be part of the Trailblazers\u2019 unbeaten season and hopes to continue her strong showing in her rookie season with DSU.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing part of this team is definitely a unique experience. We train together pushing each other every step of the way, even in 7am gym sessions,\u201d Heras said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe new season will start in February. We are still waiting for our spring schedule, but we will be traveling to a few states for next year\u2019s competitions,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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