PODIUM FINISH: Prep’s Velaga earns bronze in tennis

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In episode 40, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Scranton Prep tennis star Akhilesh Velaga joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss his third-place finish at the PIAA Class 2A championships, his growth from freshman year to senior year, how he got started in the sport, what he’ll cherish most about his tennis career at Scranton Prep and more.

We also discuss the PIAA track and field championships, District 2 baseball and softball playoffs with finals starting Tuesday, the District 2 lacrosse playoffs and the District 2 volleyball playoffs.

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