2008 (Sophomore): Appeared in 19 singles matches ... Finished 9-10 overall, 6-5 in the Northeast-10 ... 7-9 mark at No. 3 singles ... 2-1 at No 4. singles ... Competed in 20 matches at No. 1 doubles ... Finished 14-6 overall, 10-2 in the Northeast-10 ... Named Northeast-10 All-Conference Second Team No. 1 Doubles.

2007 (Freshman): Played in 19 singles matches totaling a 15-2 overall record and a 10-1 Northeast-10 swing ... At doubles went 11-8 overall and 7-5 in Northeast-10 play over 19 matches ... Northeast-10 Freshman of the Week (3/12).

At Ward Melville High School: Four time varsity letterwinner ... Earned all-league, all-county, and all-state honors ... Named team captain and played No. 1 singles her senior year ... National Honor Society Member.

Personal: Born Samantha Ann Dircks, November 14, 1988 ... Daughter of David and Donna Dircks ... She has two siblings, Kathryn (16) and James (12).