Auburn's youth is served

Auburn eighth-grader Claire Minnoe played like a veteran this season, advancing all the way to the state tournament.

The Citizen's girls tennis player of the year also captured a Section III championship. And while she reached her goal this season of making it to states, Minnoe is no stranger to a high level of competition.

“I play USTA tournaments during the offseason,” she said “So I am used to the pressure of a big match and how to play with nerves.”