Faces off the field gives a deep look into the thoughts and lives of high school student-athletes from the Austin area. Today we feature Westwood tennis player Rachana Akkineni, a junior who plans to study medicine in the future.

All about Rachana: Exploring Austin and dreaming about Spain

What are you looking forward to the most this summer?

I’m most looking forward to traveling with my family, spending time with friends, and exploring more of Austin. I’d love to check out some new hiking trails and scenic spots, and try more of the city’s restaurants and food trucks.

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I used to be allergic to fish. When I was younger, and I ate fish, I would always have an allergic reactio

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