I have never been one to host extravagant birthday parties. The last one I can remember involved a massive, carefully constructed Barbie cake I devoured with my other five-year-old friends. I almost never celebrate my birthday with my family members, all of whom live outside of the United States.

The RBHS girls’ tennis team began its district play Oct. 8. The girls first defeated Hickman High School (HHS) with a winning score of 9-0, and then moved on to the final round of districts Wednesday Oct. 9 against Blue Valley Southwest High School.

The Bruins came out on top, achieving a team state championship title, making it the fifth in a row.