Savannah Allen, a senior at Hurricane High School, has called the Bloomingdale neighborhood home for the past 17 years. She is the daughter of Carrie Smith-Facemyer and Travis Facemyer, as well as Keven and Ajah Allen. Savannah shares her life with her supportive siblings, Olivia, Dan, and Lilah. In addition to balancing academics and athletics, she works at the TV Tennis Center and plans to attend West Virginia University in the fall to study mechanical and aerospace engineering.

Savannah’s love for tennis began at an early age, inspired by her mother Carrie, who played in middle school and for Ripley High School in the 1990s. “I started playing tennis at age five on the public courts in Kanawha City,” she shared with Stroll Hurricane. Her dedication to the sport has led her to compete for both Hurricane High School and in travel tournaments through the USTA and UTR. The sport has given her much more than just competition. “Tennis lets me have competition, exercise, and healthy relationships with my teammates,” she said.

Her talent and hard work have paid off with numerous accolades. She has been named Gamer of the Week twice through the TV Tennis Center, earned the Hurricane High School Senior Girl Academic Athlete Award through the MSAC, and, in April 2023, was recognized as Student-Athlete of the Month by State Farm. One of her proudest achievements was winning the 2022 state title for #3 girls’ singles and helping secure a team championship for Hurricane High School.

Savannah describes herself as naturally self-motivated, both in academics and athletics. She thrives on structure and balance, ensuring that her days are filled with school, tennis, work, and time for friends. “I am naturally a scheduled person, and I thrive on a balance between athletics, academics, work, and friendships,” she said. When she’s not on the court, she enjoys weightlifting at Power Up Sports in Hurricane, constantly pushing herself to improve.

Despite her competitive nature, Savannah doesn’t take herself too seriously. “There have been several funny moments with me—I try not to take myself too seriously. I enjoy laughing,” she said with a smile.

Savannah is grateful for the unwavering support of her family. “My family has always been supportive, loving, and encouraging. They have allowed me the autonomy to choose my path,” she said. As she prepares for her next adventure at WVU, there is no doubt she will bring the same determination and passion that have made her a standout in both tennis and academics.