Cindy Li ended her tennis career by earning a fourth straight trip[ to the state tournament.

Sheas defeated Tia Dykema of Osakis 6-4 and 6-3 in the opening round.  Li was knocked out of the tournament by Ally Agerland of Holy Family in three sets, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1.  Li was the State consolation champion the previous to years.

She played two matches at the state tournament, which she knew would be difficult, but she went in with confidence. ” It’s always good to challenge myself,” Li said.

Cindy intends to continue her tennis career in college to make new friends and play with talented and challenging athletes. She is looking at schools primarily in Minnesota, but she is also open to schools in other states as well.

Cotters tennis team has helped Cindy become the athlete she is today, with the help of her coaches and teammates. Her coaches have worked to improve her tennis skills but also prepares her on a mental level.