American School In Japan senior singles and doubles player Noah Inahara has been named Stars and Stripes Pacific boys tennis Athlete of the Year. (Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes)

Noah InaharaSenior American School In Japan Mustangs Born: July 31, 2000, Tokyo.Favorite sport to play: Tennis.Favorite sport to watch: Ice hockey.Favorite school subject: Sciences.Least favorite school subject: English.Favorite music: Indie.Favorite TV show: Friends.Favorite movie: Forrest Gump.Role model: Parents.What he wants to do in college: Play tennis, major in engineering.What he wishes to do as her life’s work: Engineering. “I’m hoping there’s something in that field I can do to help people.”