Male Spotlight Athlete of the Week | Nilesh Singh

Name: Nilesh Singh School: Richland Age: 18 Grade: 12 Sport: Tennis Parents: Ramesh Singh and Geeta Verma, of Richland Township Athletic achievements: 2024 and 2025 District 6 Class 2A singles champion, 2025 Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference West most valuable player, 2024 LHAC West first team and 2023 all-LHAC selection. Coach’s quote: “As a captain, Nilesh has been a critical part of the Richland boys’ tennis program. What stands out most isn’t just his skill, but his integrity and the sportsmanship standard he sets for the entire team.

He is always willing to step up to the plate. We are blessed to have a player and leader of his caliber. Coach Towns, Coach Clawson and I are excited to see him carry this momentum through the rest of the season.

” – Richland boys tennis coach Logan Bethmann Favorite subject: Biology or chemistry Favorite movie: “Good Will Hunting” Favorite book and video game: Book “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” and video game “Rocket League” Favorite food: Chicken with rice Favorite teachers (subjects taught): Mr. Mangus (chemistry) and Mr. Oravec (calculus) Favorite song: “Mirror” by Kendrick Lamar Favorite app on your phone: Brawl Stars Outside interests: Playing other sports with friends, volunteering at a local hospital and working out If you were an animal, what animal would you be and why?

: I think I’d be a dog because of my extroverted personality. Favorite athletic team: San Diego Padres Athlete most admired: Former pro tennis player Roger Federer Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad has shaped the way I play to this day and has practiced with me more times than I can comprehend. My tennis coach, Jamie Taylor, has also drastically helped me improve my game.