MOULIN PLAYS FINAL

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Kylie Moulin played her final match for James Madison University in April, finishing her collegiate career with both athletic and academic accomplishments.

The Lithia resident began playing tennis with the Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center, now known as High 5 Inc., under coach Alex Golub when she was nine-years-old.

“They really pushed me and got me completely prepared, both mentally and physically [and] in all aspects for college. I owe them the biggest thanks because I know that, without them, I wouldn’t have ended up where I ended up,” said Moulin.

Following her graduation from Newsome in 2017, she began playing at the University of Alabama. Moulin defeated back-to-back conference opponents her freshman year and had a promising sophomore season until a hip injury forced her to redshirt in the 2018-2019 season.

Moulin transferred to James Madison University in 2019, just for that season to be cut short in the spring of 2020 due to the Coronavirus.

While redshirting and missing part of the 2020 season were negatives for many athletes, Moulin was grateful to play the additional two years because it meant getting to play with her younger sister Hope.

She was named the university’s Female

Love First Christian Center Hosts First Annual Health Expo

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Scholar-Athlete of the year in the 2021-2022 season as a redshirt junior. Throughout college, Moulin managed to balance a 4.0 GPA and a demanding tennis schedule, earning her several academic recognitions.

“My mindset towards academics and tennis [is] I give 110% efort in both, which really helps me be able to balance those things. I think I do a really good job trying to prioritize the things that are most important when they’re needed,” said Moulin.

“I don’t let myself fall behind.”

Moulin is now pursuing her master’s degree at James Madison in exercise physiology after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology.

In her final season this year, Moulin made the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Women’s Tennis Team. She was named to the Singles Sun Belt All-Conference Team after being selected by 14 head coaches across the conference. It is her second time being named to an all-conference team. She won 128 total matches in her career with James Madison and went 20-10 in singles matches in her final season.

“Honestly, there is nothing like it. I mean, obviously having come this far, I thoroughly enjoy tennis and loved playing tournaments when I was younger,” said Moulin. “But at the college level, it means so much more.”

Get ready to mark your calendars and join Love First Christian Center at the first annual Health Expo. The entire community is invited to come out to this free family-friendly event on Saturday, June 10 from 10 a..m-2 p.m. Whether you are young, old, or somewhere in between, there is something for everyone at the 2023 Health Expo.

“Our goal is to bring awareness to the importance of proactively taking care of ourselves and our loved ones,” said Phaaedra Parker McKesson, marketing manager for Love First Christian Center. “There are so many issues surrounding health and wellness.”

At the Love First Christian Center 2023 Health Expo, there will be various health care screenings, services and information available free of charge, providing attendees with invaluable knowledge on how to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. Participants will enjoy fun activities for the whole family, all centered around health and wellness.

“Our pastor is a colon cancer survivor and understands the importance of health,” said McKesson. “We want this expo to be a benefit to our community and to make a diference in people’s lives.”

The OneBlood Big Red Bus will be onsite, as will the OnSpot Dermatology Bus, which will provide skin screenings. Breast cancer screenings will also be available during the event. Many other health vendors that will be available at the event for BayCare, Moft, Hope Chiroptic and P2P Clinical Services.

“There are so many issues surrounding our health and wellness,” said McKesson. “Holding a health expo has been on the heart of our pastor, Charmaine Cousins, and now this is an opportunity for the community to get information on their own health and to participate in basic screenings.”

This event will allow people to come together as a community to prevent sickness and disease and take the first step towards better health.

In addition to the screenings, health vendors and business vendors, there will also be bounce houses for the children and food trucks. Love First Christian Center is located at 12847 Balm Riverview Rd. in Riverview. For more information, visit www.lfcc.tv/expo or call the church ofce at 813-671-2009.