A winner, even on the one day she lost

By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune, 12/07/23, 7:45AM CST

Isabelle Einess lost once in three years of high school tennis, but she learned plenty that day. (Provided)

Einess won the final 47 matches of her high school career.

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