Young Harris Athletics' next student-athlete spotlight of the summer is Mason Harmon, a rising senior on the men's tennis team. Harmon is from Alpharetta, Georgia, a graduate from Cambridge High School, who has made a significant impact in the Enchanted Valley over the last three years. Get to know Mason Harmon on and off the court below! 
  
In his junior season, Harmon posted a 12-10 singles record, going 5-2 in tiebreaker matches. On the doubles side, he finished 10-13 with a combination of partners (Samuel Guzon, Gregor Gottein and Noah Pawirodirjo). In late February, Harmon was named Conference Carolinas' Men's Tennis Player of the Week, dominating with four straight wins against Mars Hill University and Lander University. 
  
Away from his own training, Harmon is a sport and recreation major who is heavily involved with tennis in the community. He is a coach and hitting partner for promising junior and/or professional players. As graduation is approaching quickly, Harmon plans on coaching tennis either at the college or high-level junior circuit. The passion for the sport runs in his entire family, as they all currently play and were taught by his father at a very early age. 
  
Young Harris tennis head coach, Marcy O'Connor, speaks very highly of the third-year athlete – "Mason is the energy and grit our team thrives on. He shows up every day ready to compete, push others, and lead with intensity. As an upcoming senior, he has so much to share and give to this team, not just on the court, but in how he carries himself. His impact will be felt far beyond his time here, and I'm excited to see what he will do this year leading our program." 
  
Representing Young Harris is something special to Harmon - "Coach Marcy has done a great job building up a strong fan base of community members who support our program unconditionally. They are at every match and community night, always checking in on our personal lives. It means everything to play in front of fans and a community like that." 
  
Harmon had a junior year to remember, with the men's tennis program making it to the Conference Carolinas' quarterfinals after advancing over rival Emmanuel University in the opening round. His favorite memory from this past season was clinching the match point against North Greenville to win 4-3, after losing the first set. Looking ahead to the 2025-2026 season, Harmon is excited to bounce back and watch some of the younger guys grow into better players and teammates, as the squad is returning eight of 10 athletes. "It's exciting to be the longest tenured player in the program and to keep traditions alive, on top of building new ones for future teams." Harmon has his sights set on being nationally ranked and making another deep run in the conference tournament again in his senior year.