Mallory Parsons started playing tennis just two years ago, after playing volleyball her first years of high school.

She played in one JV tennis meet and was moved up to varsity, playing No. 2 doubles. During her senior year, Mallory was moved up to No. 1 doubles with her partner, Makayla Chabot and they were the first girls doubles team to make the state tournament.

They lost their first round match at state, but were able to make it to the second day of the tournament. They wound up placing 11th in the tournament and set many school records, including most wins.

Parsons has lettered in basketball for four years and is a two-year team captain. She earned second team all-league this year and was also named Honorable Mention in the Sports in Kansas All-State Team and by the Butler County Times Gazette.

Parsons has also played four years of softball, where she lettered her sophomore and junior year. She earned second team all-league honors as an outfielder last season.  While she will not play sports in college, Parsons will focus on her education as she aspires to be a physical therapist. She will attend Kansas State University in the fall and major in Kinesiology.