By Matt Browning
Wichita East senior tennis player Bo Lu has always played singles for the Blue Aces, but he chose to play doubles this season and for an important reason.
“My biggest highlight this season was probably placing third in the first tournament that I played doubles with my friend and teammate Avyay Sharma,” Lu said. “Initially we struggled as we were both more used to playing singles, but once we found our rhythm I began to understand the passion that others have for the sport. My only goal this season was to have fun in my last season, which is why I opted to play doubles with my friend.”
Lu will not only leave East’s IB program, but tennis as well, as he has chosen to not pursue it in college. That doesn’t mean is he forever grateful for what the sport has provided him over his for years in baby blue.
“In all honesty, tennis has always felt like more of an individual sport to me, and I probably did not take my coach’s advice as much as I should have, but I am grateful for all my coaches and teammates and the invaluable memories they have left me with,” Lu said. “I have no plans to continue playing tennis in college, whether in a club or on a team, but I may continue to play occasionally just for fun.”
