Savannah Millard’s love for tennis has a very personal origin story.

The Oswego senior, younger sibling to athletic brothers, started playing tennis in her grandparents’ backyard. They have been her inspiration and biggest fans. Millard still draws on her late grandmother’s memory and words of wisdom during matches.

Millard provided a memorable conclusion to her stellar high school career this fall.

She won the No. 1 singles championship at the Southwest Prairie Conference tournament, and took second place at the sectional meet.

Making Oswego history as a four-time state qualifier, Millard won three matches at the Class 2A state tournament.

For her achievements, Savannah Millard is the Record Newspapers girls tennis Player of the Year.

Here is Millard’s Q&A with Sports Editor Joshu

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