For Westside senior tennis player Trey Quuigley, his final season on the courts has been about leadership, growth, and gratitude for the program that shaped him.
“My highest hopes for my senior season were to get elected as a captain of the team,” Quigley said. “As I look back on my time in the Westside tennis program, I’d like to say I have learned a lot. I truly believe tennis has taught me my work ethic and grit; tennis has shown me how to work hard in everything I do.”
A three-year member of the Warriors, Quigley has been a key veteran presence, setting the tone for effort and sportsmanship. “As a team, we try to maintain a strong culture of effort and etiquette,” he said. “This season we have been noted by multiple and many coaches as one of the nicest teams they have played all season.”
Quigley has also dedicated himself to improving the finer parts of his game. “Specifically, this season I’ve worked my hardest to be more consistent when I hit my shots,” he said. “If you get your consistency down, it’s easier to fix what you need to fix.”
That hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed. First-year head coach Kim Miksich praised Quigley’s leadership and impact on the program, both on and off the court.
“This season, Trey evolved as the natural team leader and co-captain,” Miksich said. “As a senior, but also as a person with the utmost level of respect for his coaches and teammates, kindness, work ethic, and coachability, Trey set the bar high for the rest of the younger boys, some of whom did learn from him.”
Miksich added that Quigley’s attitude and consistency made her first year as coach a smooth transition. “As a first-season coach, it was a pleasure to have someone with Trey’s qualities. I could always count on him to be helpful without asking, supportive of his team without requesting, and willing to step up and take on any role given to him,” she said. “Trey played a lot of both singles and doubles and did well at both positions. He always gave 110% and was so easy to coach, as he was able to take feedback, apply it, and be successful. There’s really nothing more a coach could be so lucky to have in a player.”
That commitment has paid off in several strong team performances. Although Westside fell just short against Elkhorn North last Thursday—playing without three key players—the Warriors fought hard in a 5–4 loss. Troy Shefsky and Taylor Tauber picked up singles wins at #1 and #3, while Haorong Li and Tauber, along with Shefsky and Quigley, secured victories at #1 and #3 doubles.
The Warriors quickly rebounded with a 9–0 sweep over Millard South, showing “great energy and fight” before preparing for challenging matches against Elkhorn South, Creighton Prep, and Lincoln Southeast.
Miksich believes the qualities Quigley has displayed this season will serve him well beyond high school. “Those qualities will set him up going forward in life, and I can’t wait to see what he does and succeeds in after this year,” she said. “Trey will make a positive impact on many people over the years.”
As his senior season winds down, Quigley’s legacy is already clear—his leadership, consistency, and sportsmanship have left a lasting impression on the Westside tennis program and everyone who’s been a part of it.
