NAME: Deborah Canales.
GRADE: 8th, William Adams Middle School.
PARENTS: Crestina and Humberto.

SPORTS: Tennis.

THE BEST SPORTS-RELATED ADVICE YOU EVER RECEIVED? “Don’t bring yourself down.” My coach told me that.

THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON? My mom, because she always believes in me through everything.

FAVORITE COACH: My tennis coach because she never lets me get down on myself.

FAVORITE ATHLETE: My sister, Chelsea, is my favorite athlete. She is also in tennis and she’s always teaching me more so I can get better.

(This is part of a series featuring the Alice Athletic Department's Student Athletes of Character.)