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Mountain Hawk Talk EP12 - Women's Tennis
Mountain Hawk Talk
Published on 3/20/2025
Mountain Hawk Talk
Published on 3/20/2025
SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN: Ep. 12 with Lehigh Women's Tennis sophomore Maggie Forkner and senior Hamsa Javagal is now available.
The pair looks back on their recruiting process and what brought them to Lehigh (6:16). They discuss the preparation for matches as a Mountain Hawk and how the work starts during their weekly practices (12:18). Maggie is continuing to find new ways to improve her game, building momentum off of her rookie season and channeling new mindsets. Hamsa is in her final season of Tennis and is working through the mixed emotions of leaving the game. They both discuss how the support of their parents pushes them to success.
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The Origin Story: How they first got into the game.
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