Staff Report
Seniors Connor McCann and Jaden Jennings were a big part of the Palmyra High boys tennis team’s success this season, as they helped lead the Panthers to the second round of the South Jersey Group 1 state playoffs as the No. 2 and No. 3 singles players, respectively.
McCann said he’s planning to attend St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia in the fall to study business, while Jennings said he’s still in the process of deciding what the immediate future holds for him.
Staff Writer Dave O’Sullivan caught up with the duo following the Panthers’ recent 5-0 playoff win over Wildwood to get to know them a little bit.
Check out our 5 QUESTIONS with Palmyra tennis players Connor McCann and Jaden Jennings:
QUESTION: Who is the greatest tennis player you’ve ever seen, and why?
McCANN: I would say Roger Federer. He’s just someone I look up to, and he’s my favorite player.
JENNINGS: I’m going to have to go with (Rafael) Nadal. I just like the way he plays, he has a nice style, stays calm.
QUESTION: What do you think you’ll be doing the first day after graduating from Palmyra?
McCANN: Celebrating, swimming in my pool. That’s about it.
JENNINGS: I’m going to enjoy my time off! There have been some long days of school, so I’ll enjoy some time off.
QUESTION: What’s one topping that should never go on pizza?
McCANN: Pineapple, definitely.
JENNINGS: Pineapple. Never.
QUESTION: If you were the star of a movie, would you rather be the hero or the villain?
McCANN: Probably the villain. I’d just like to play that role.
JENNINGS: I’d rather be the hero. Everyone loves the hero more.
QUESTION: Who do you look up to most in your life, and why?
McCANN: I would say my parents (Michelle and Steve) because they are so caring. It’s a pleasure to have them as my parents.
JENNINGS: Probably my older brother (Damian) because he’s always set a great example for me.
