MCC Tennis Begins Signing Class With Local Star

From School Reports

The Meridian Community College tennis program announced its first signee to its 2016-2017 signing class on Monday afternoon as local star Julia McCarty signed her national letter of intent to join the Lady Eagles next season. McCarty is a home-school student in the Meridian area and is the daughter of Britt and Amy McCarty. Julia has played for several years; she has taken lessons from Kevin Gillette and is a seasoned tournament player.

McCarty won the State Games tennis tournament in her age group and also qualified for and played in the USTA Southern Regional Tournament along with wins in many other tournaments. McCarty is currently ranked sixth in the state of Mississippi in 18’s and should bring a wealth of experience to the program next season. Off the court, Julia was named Lauderdale County’s Distinguished Young Woman of 2016 and won the overall Talent and Fitness awards, and then went on to compete in Mississippi’s Distinguished Young Woman Program in July of this year. McCarty is heavily involved in many church activities at Highland Baptist Church and has a heart for missions, especially Haiti. McCarty has been on four mission trips to Haiti and has a personal connection with a child there, who she sponsors.