By ERIC VICCARO
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The stage is now set for Bowie High School’s No. 1 girls’ doubles tandem comprised of Meagan and Myah Russell.
The pair will compete in the University Interscholastic League state tennis tournament this Tuesday at Mitchell Tennis Center and Omar Smith Instructional Tennis Courts on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station.
Meagan Russell said it truly didn’t “hit” her she would be competing in the state meet until earlier this week.
Myah had a slightly different take.
“It’s amazing,” Meagan said. “It feels good to make state. We’ve worked really hard for this, and we want a medal.”
The Russells are highly active at Bowie High. Meagan plays French horn while Myah is a flutist in the band, with both attaining all-region status and each is a state-level soloist. Myah also is the Spanish Club historian.
One reason why the Russells are so good in doubles tennis: They are twins.
“We’re both aggressive,” Myah said. “We both want this.”
The girls know when each other is upset on the court, and they know how to work it out.
“They both practice hard and they practice a lot,” Bowie head boys’ and girls’ tennis coach David Hall said. “They understand each other. It’s a sister thing. They communicate and encourage each other. They both love the game.” Read more in the weekend Bowie News.

Myah Russell practices her volleying skills during Wednesday’s practice at the Bowie High School tennis courts. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)