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Freshman (2008-09)-- Hush used her fall season records, 3-4 in singles and 3-5 in doubles, to prepare for the spring season, in which she tallied double-digit wins in singles and doubles action. She opened the spring season winning eight straight singles matches from primarily the No. 5 and 6 positions. On the doubles side, Hush continued her streaks, claiming 14 of 15 matches between late January and early April. She paired with Olga Fischer and Maggie Wilson before teaming up with sister Rachael towards the end of the season. She ended the season with a 20-5 spring doubles record. Prior to Marquette -- Hush was a four-year standout at Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School in Wichita, Kan. She went undefeated her junior and senior seasons en route to consecutive state titles in 2006 and 2007, and compiled an overall prep record of 75-2. She won a doubles state championship in 2005. An all-state selection each of her four seasons at Kapaun Mt. Carmel, Hush was won Kapaun's Wendy's High School National Heisman Award presented to a student-athlete who has achieved excellence in academics, athletics and community/school involvement. In the United States Tennis Association (USTA) junior circuit, Hush climbed as high as No. 86 in the G16s rankings, and No. 108 in G18s. In the Missouri Valley section, she was ranked as high as No. 3 in G18s and was part of the top-ranked doubles team in the section. Personal -- Hush is the daughter of Ken and Michelle Hush. Her sister Rachael is a sophomore on the women's tennis team. |
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