ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: GABRIELA AGUERO

Key West sophomore Gabriela Aguero. TRACY MCDONALD/Keys Weekly

GABRIELA AGUERO
Sophomore, Key West 
Tennis

“Not only does she have talent and hard work, but she is a team player and is someone the whole team gets along with.” – Elliot Manton, Key West tennis coach

In four matches this season, Key West’s Gabriela Aguero remains undefeated against both Marathon and Coral Shores, making her the undeniable Queen of the Keys Courts. In addition to her unblemished record, Aguero has won the admiration of her teammates and coach, Elliot Manton.

“Gabriela works hard to improve her skill set,” said Manton. “She is always working for ways to have an advantage over her opponent.” 

The sophomore sensation is also half of the Conchs’ top doubles team which has chalked up victories Keyswide. For her drive to be her best, sportsmanship and on-court savvy, Gabriela Aguero is this week’s Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.

Tracy McDonald
Tracy McDonald fled to the Keys from the frozen mountains of Pennsylvania hours after graduating from college and never looked back. She is a second generation coach and educator, and has taught in the public school system for over 25 years. She and her husband met at a beginning teacher meeting in 1997 and have three children born and raised in Monroe County. In her free time, McDonald loves flea markets, historical fiction and long runs in the heat.