Auburn senior Avery Trapp’s top goal, reaching the second day of the IHSA state girls tennis tournament, looked easy to start Thursday. An eye blink later, she was in the consolation round.

The Washburn native and Washington resident has spent the last 20 years with the Illlnois High School Association.

She also has worked as IHSA administrator for drama, music, speech, debate, tennis and lacrosse. "Known for her trademark positivity and can-do attitude," the NFHS wrote, "few administrators in ...