As part of National Signing Day, Paulina Razo signed her letter of intent to play tennis for Transylvania University in Lexington, KY.
Paulina is a key player on the Reagan varsity team and has not only demonstrated exceptional skill on the court but also an unwavering dedication to the sport.
Paulina is a 4-year letterman starter and has been a formidable force especially in Girls and Mixed Doubles in the San Antonio NEISD tennis circuit and beyond, consistently delivering powerful performances that have led the varsity team to numerous victories. Her impressive record includes:
· Winning Team District Championship 4 consecutive years, helping the team reach their 11th consecutive District Championship
· Regional quarterfinalist in the 2020 and 2021 team season
· 3rd place Girls doubles in the 2022 UIL District Individual Season
· Mixed doubles Champion in the 2023 UIL District Individual Season her junior year
· Regional Quarterfinalist in Mixed Doubles at the 2023 UIL Regional Tournament
· Competed as the first line in doubles and has recently become one of the top performers in singles in several individual season tournaments.
But her performance is best summarized by Reagan Head Tennis Coach, David Daniel: “Paulina has always been a bit beyond her years. She took up a leadership role early and has grown into our strongest girls doubles player. She’s going to be leaving a big void for others to try and fill, and that isn’t going to be easy.”
Her prowess on the court has not gone unnoticed. Paulina has been recruited by Transylvania University, where she will continue her tennis career at the collegiate level. This is a testament to her hard work, talent, and potential in the sport.
In the words of Bill Carey, Women’s tennis coach at Transylvania University: “Paulina’s academic achievements and athletic excellence are extraordinary, and I am overjoyed that she has decided to continue to pursue her goals at Transylvania University. She will be a difference maker to the Transy Women’s tennis team, and I cannot wait for the fall to have her on campus and on the courts! ”
Off the court, Paulina has been an exemplary student, maintaining a strong academic record while balancing the demands of competitive tennis. Her academic accomplishments include graduating High School as a Summa Cum Laude, being recognized as a 2024 National Scholar, and being named All District Academic every year. Her commitment to both her sport and her studies is truly commendable.
Notably, Paulina has expressed a keen interest in the medical field and plans to pursue a career in medicine alongside her tennis career at Transylvania University.
As Paulina prepares to embark on this exciting new chapter at Transylvania University, we look forward to seeing her continue to grow and excel. Her journey thus far serves as an inspiration to aspiring athletes in our school and beyond.
We wish Paulina the best of luck as she takes her talents to Transylvania University. We have no doubt that she will continue to make us proud.
Paulina Razo signs with Transylvania University for Tennis
