Known for her quiet confidence and team-first mindset, senior Jordan Marotto has become the defining presence on the girls’ varsity tennis team. Two years in a row, she has been named Marin County Athletic League (MCAL) Player of the Year and voted the Marin IJ’s Girls’ Tennis Player of the Year. Marotto has demonstrated herself as a friendly, leadership-oriented captain and a powerful, standout competitor.

“Throughout high school, being able to have a team that was really supportive motivated me to try my best and perform the way I did,” Marotto said.

Senior Julia Laury has been a long-time high school teammate of Marotto’s and has seen her leadership in action and her devotion to the team throughout her high school career.

“Jordan is a very bubbly person to be around. She brings the vibe of everything up. She works really hard, and she likes to motivate everyone else. You see her working hard, which gives the team motivation to work hard alongside her,” Laury said.

Marotto’s journey has been one of steady growth. Joining varsity as a freshman, she quickly stood out not just for her skill but also for her consistent drive and humility. Over the years, Marotto has stepped into a leadership role –– supporting underclassmen, organizing practices and always putting the team above herself.

“I think consistency and putting in the work are essential. Also realizing that [tennis] is not solely an individual sport, as much as it seems like that, especially in high school, you’re playing for a team,” Marotto said. “A lot of the things you do should be team-focused, not as much as self-serving. I think that playing for something bigger than just yourself opens up many opportunities.”

As Marotto continues her next four years at Cornell University, it remains clear that she will use the lessons learned from tennis throughout the rest of her life.