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OUR MISSION The mission of Covenant College is to explore and express the preeminence of Jesus Christ in all things. We educate Christians to engage culture and cultures, to examine and unfold creation, and to pursue biblical justice and mercy in community. With the student-faculty relationship and strong teaching and scholarship at the foundation, our Christ-centered community seeks to help students mature in three primary areas: - Identity in Christ - Biblical frame of reference - Service that is Christ-like We offer the world biblically grounded men and women equipped to live out extraordinary callings in ordinary places.
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Administrative Staff
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Left to right: Michael O’Brien, Claire Luger, Gretchen Rowe, Travis Hutchinson
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Head Coach
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2015 Season Previews
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Players 14 2014 Season In Reviews
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Program History
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SCHOOL QUICK FACTS
Compliance 49 2015 Schedules Back Cover
Location: Lookout Mountain, GA Enrollment: 1,173 Year Founded: 1955 Nickname: Scots Colors: Royal Blue and White Affiliation: NCAA Division III Conference: USA South Athletic President: Dr. J. Derek Halvorson Director of Athletics: Kyle Taylor SID: Andrew Mindeman School Website: www.covenant.edu
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Brad Voyles
Kyle Taylor
Tim Sceggel
President
VP for Student Development
Director of Athletics
Assoc. Director of Athletics
Mark Duble
Meredith Atwood
Rodney Miller
Andrew Mindeman
Asst. Director of Athletics
SWA/Head Athletic Trainer
Faculty Athletics Representative
Sports Information Director
Brad Clark
Catherine Kercher
Ben Wharton
T.J. Zinke
Asst. Athletic Trainer
Grad Assistant for Athletic Admin
Director of Athletic Marketing
Asst. Athletic Trainer
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Dr. J. Derek Halvorson
Andrew Johansen Sports Information Intern
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NCAA DIVISION III
MEMBERSHIPS
In 2013, Covenant became full members of the NCAA Division III following a four year transitional period from 2009-2013. The largest division, in terms of number of schools and number of participants, is Division III comprised by more than 170,000 student-athletes at 444 mostly smaller institutions. Academics are the primary focus for Division III student-athletes. The division minimizes the conflicts between athletics and academics and keeps student-athletes on a path to graduation through shorter practice and playing seasons, the number of contests, no redshirting and regional competition that reduces time away from academic studies. Student-athletes are integrated on campus and treated like all other members of the general student-body, keeping them focused on being a student first. The college experience is a time of learning and growth — a chance to follow passions and develop potential. For student-athletes in Division III, all of this happens most importantly in the classroom and through earning an academic degree. The Division III experience provides for passionate participation in a competitive athletic environment, in which student-athletes push themselves to excellence and build upon their academic success with new challenges and life skills. And student-athletes are encouraged to pursue their full passions and find their potential through a comprehensive educational experience. The Three D’s: Discover Division III student-athletes are encouraged to pursue their interests and passions beyond the classroom and field of play…to discover themselves. Develop Division III institutions provide an environment that encourages student-athletes to develop into well-rounded adults. Small class sizes, the ability to participate in more than one sport, and an emphasis on participating activities outside of the classroom are all hallmarks of the Division III experience. Dedicate Division III institutions expect student-athletes to dedicate themselves to achieving their potential. Student-athletes must manage their busy schedules, keep up with class work and face the same challenges as the rest of the student-body.
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In 2013, Covenant became members of the USA South Athletic Conference. The conference is comprised of schools from Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia. All told, the USA South has 13 full-fledged members along with one associate member in football. In volleyball and women’s basketball, the conference is split into two divisions (North and South). Covenant plays in the South division in those sports with Huntingdon, LaGrange, Maryville and Piedmont. In all sports - with the exception of cross country, men’s golf and baseball - the top eight teams in the conference regular season standings advance to participate in the conference tournament. There is no conference tournament for baseball in 2015. Full Conference Members: Averett University (Danville, Va.) Covenant College (Lookout Mountain, Ga.) Ferrum College (Ferrum, Va.) Greensboro College (Greensboro, N.C.) Huntingdon College (Montgomery, Ala.) LaGrange College (LaGrange, Ga.) Mary Baldwin College (Staunton, Va.) Maryville College (Maryville, Tenn.) Meredith College (Raleigh, N.C.) Methodist University (Fayetteville, N.C.) North Carolina Wesleyan College (Rocky Mount, N.C.) Piedmont College (Demorest, Ga.) William Peace University (Raleigh, N.C.) Associate Members: Christopher Newport University (Newport News, Va.) - Football
Conference Administration Commissioner: Rita Wiggs Assoc. Commissioner: Mike Christie President: Kandis Schram Vice-President: Sharon Spalding
Conference Info Website: www.usasouth.net Twitter: @usa_south Instagram: @usa_south
2015 USA South Men’s Tennis Preseason Poll Rank Team (1st place votes) Pts. 1 N.C. Wesleyan (8) 80 2 Methodist (1) 70 3 Huntingdon (1) 68 4 Piedmont 58 5 Averett 45 6 LaGrange 41 7 Covenant 32 8 Ferrum 24 9 Greensboro 21 10 Maryville 11 2015 USA South Women’s Tennis Preseason Poll Rank Team (1st place votes) Pts. 1 Methodist (8) 140 2 Meredith 125 3 N.C. Wesleyan (5) 118 4 Covenant 111 5 Huntingdon 100 6 Piedmont 93 7 Maryville 87 8 LaGrange 62 9 William Peace 58 10 Averett 39 11 Mary Baldwin 32 12 Ferrum 26 13 Greensboro 23
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HOME OF THE SCOTS The Tennis programs opened up a brand new complex during the 2014 spring season. Thanks in large part to generous donations, the complex boasts six courts between three adjacent sections. As part of the complex, lights have been installed on every court, allowing the programs to play into the night. Before 2014, the tennis programs, which were started in 2007, had to travel to area high schools and other venues in the Chattanooga area to play their “home” matches over the years. But all that changed once these courts were completed. “We are extremely excited about the new courts,” said head tennis coach John Hirte. “Being able to play matches on campus will create a true ‘home court’ atmosphere that will hopefully lead to more success and a more enjoyable experience for our players and fans.” The complex sits between Ashe Activity Center and Scotland Yard and offers astonishing views of the Tennessee Valley and the surrounding mountains.
FACTS: Built: 2014 First Match: March 15, 2014 vs. LaGrange (women won 7-2, men lost 5-4)
Admissions Policy While there is no charge for admission to regular season games, there may be a charge for postseason events and tournaments. No free admission or season passes can be used for USA South Athletic Conference championships or tournaments. No tobacco, alcohol or animals are allowed at any athletic events held at Covenant College.
John Hirte HEAD COACH
Head Coach
The 2014-15 season will be John Hirte’s third as head coach of the men’s and women’s tennis teams at Covenant College. Hirte was a successful player while he was a student at Covenant. He won numerous accolades including GSAC Player of the Year in 2012 for going undefeated in singles play during his senior season, NCCAA First Team AllAmerican status (2012), and NCCAA Scholar Athlete honors. He was also instrumental in Covenant’s only trip to the NCCAA National Tournament in 2010. In his collegiate career, Hirte won 40 singles matches which ranks second all-time in Covenant program history behind Josh Jeremiah (50). In his second year of guiding the Covenant programs, he led the women’s team to a school record 16 victories and an appearance in the USA South tournament semifinals. Hirte’s women’s team had two USA South All-Conference performers. On the men’s side, Hirte’s team snapped a long losing streak as they continued to show vast improvement. “I am extremely excited about the opportunity to begin my coaching career at Covenant, a place where I have had a wonderful four years as a student, and as an athlete,” Hirte said at the time of his hiring. “I hope to bring growth and stability to the tennis program as we aim to achieve more success in the years to come.” Before arriving at Covenant as a student-athlete, Hirte was an accomplished high school player in his hometown of Maple Grove, Minn. Hirte lettered six times in tennis and four times in basketball, was a conference champion his junior season and a Minnesota state quarterfinalist his senior year. After concluding his Covenant career and graduating with a major in history and a minor in coaching, Hirte was hired as head coach for the upcoming season. Hirte and his wife, Claire, were married in August of 2013 and the couple lives on Lookout Mountain, Ga.
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Year School Record 2013 Covenant 0-13 2014 Covenant 2-17
Year School Record 2013 Covenant 4-12 2014 Covenant 16-8
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Coaching Experience (Men)
Contact Information Education e-mail Alma Mater: Covenant (‘12) john.hirte@covenant.edu (B.A.) History office phone 706.419.1503
Sarah Carter Student Assistant
After competing for three years, Carter will serve as a student assistant for head coach John Hirte in the spring of 2015. Carter suffered an injury in the fall of 2014 that did not allow her to compete in the spring. During her playing career, Carter accumulated 14 singles victories over three seasons. She played No. 1 doubles as a junior in 2014 and won 10 matches with teammate Madeline Hyatt. Carter attended Carlisle High School and is from Boca Raton, Fla. She was a USA South All-Academic performer in the 2013-14 year.
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2015 SEASON PREVIEW
Women’s Tennis hoping to build on 2014 season LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN -- The 2014 edition of the Covenant women’s tennis team set new heights for the program. The women won a program-record 16 contests and advanced to the semifinal round of the USA South tournament. So what does head coach John Hirte’s squad do for an encore in 2015? Entering Hirte’s third year at the helm of the program, Covenant returns the bulk of its lineup from a season ago. Madeline Hyatt is gone and Sarah Carter is out for the year with an injury, but the Lady Scots were picked to finish fourth in the USA South preseason poll. Gretchen Rowe highlights the top returners that also include Gracie Smith, Claire Luger and Lindsay Geving. A senior, Rowe won nine singles matches at the No. 2 spot last year, including a 7-2 mark in USA South matches, and was named to the All-USA South second team. Smith, a sophomore, won a school-record 16 singles matches last season and also tallied 11 doubles wins and was a third team All-USA South choice. Luger put together a solid freshman campaign last year as she finished second on the team with 12 singles wins. Geving, in her first year of collegiate tennis, produced 10 singles wins as a sophomore and more recently won three matches at the ITA Regionals in September. “We have good leadership, as most of our top returners are going to anchor the top of our lineup,” Hirte said of his top returners. “I expect them to go out and compete well every match against stiff competition.” Hirte’s recruiting class netted a couple of players he expects to help the team. Annie Deluca (Alpharetta, Ga.) and Jennie Spielman (Longmont, Colo.) headline the group. “I expect Annie and Jenny to see significant time. I think they bring some fresh energy to the team, and I see them contributing in our lineup,” added Hirte. Rounding out the roster are newcomers in freshman Mackenzie Jones and junior Jessica Rowe. Rowe, the younger sister of Gretchen, is playing collegiate tennis for the first time this season and is a three-year player on the Covenant women’s soccer team. Also coming back in 2015 is junior Catherine Landers. Landers was a GSAC All-Freshmen team selection in 2013. “Certainly, we want to build on our success,” Hirte said. “That is not going to be an easy task, because our conference is so improved. I think we have a tougher schedule this year.” After opening against Snead State on Saturday at home, Covenant travels to regional power Sewanee on Friday, Feb. 13 before going to Birmingham Southern on Feb. 21. Covenant opens USA South play at home on Feb. 27 against Meredith. “The Birmingham Southern and Millsaps doubleheader is exciting,” noted Hirte about his schedule. “Sewanee is nationally ranked and is a good challenge. Big conference matches are Meredith, Huntingdon and Piedmont. We go to Oglethorpe and Agnes Scott, which is a good road test. We beat them both here, so they are eager to return the favor.”
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Men’s Tennis prepared to improve in 2015 LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN -- The Covenant men’s tennis team is looking to put its struggles of the last few years behind them when they begin a new season on Saturday against Gadsden State. The match was slated to be played on campus, but because of less than ideal weather on Saturday it has been moved to McCallie School in Chattanooga and will start at 2 p.m. Head coach John Hirte expects improvement from his young team, and believes his newcomers are ready to make an impact: “I am excited about the guys this year. We brought a good freshman class in that is ready to work hard and, hopefully, we can see that bear fruit this year.” The crop of four freshmen features Chris Cox (Maitland, Florida), John Granholm (Naples, Florida), Matthew Harvie (Grayson, Georgia) and Dan Madden (Bishop, Georgia). Cox has already made an impact, competing in the UTC Steve Baras Fall Classic in September. Against Division I competition, Cox impressed by defeating a player from Murray State before performing admirably in falling to a player from Eastern Kentucky and one from Belmont. Joining Cox at the fall classic was sophomore Michael O’Brien, Covenant’s returning No. 1 singles player. O’Brien collected a couple of victories during the tournament and paired with Cox to pick up a doubles victory against a duo from Jacksonville State. Hirte has tabbed O’Brien as his top returner and expects him to be competitive and have a solid season this year. Covenant’s other top returners are senior Roy Anderson, sophomore Connor Shimmel, and junior Nathan Hernandez. “All three players saw significant action last year, which gave them a lot of match experience,” Hirte said. “I believe that will serve them well this year.” Covenant’s other returners are sophomore Jay Pannkuk and junior Travis Hutchinson. The combination of experience and talented freshmen coming in has Hirte thinking the Scots could surprise a few people with their play this year. “We are a lot deeper than we were last year,” Hirte added. “We lost several close matches last year and now we are ready to turn those losses into wins. I think we can come out of nowhere be above .500 this year. That is definitely within the realm of possibility.” After Saturday’s match, Covenant will have a week off before facing regional foes Birmingham Southern and Millsaps. The Scots will also face non-conference foes Berry, Sewanee, Oglethorpe, Point and Lynchburg. USA South play begins March 6 at Greensboro. Covenant was picked to finish seventh in the league’s preseason poll after placing ninth in the final regular season standings last season. Covenant will host the top two teams (N.C. Wesleyan and Methodist) in the preseason poll in late March. Continued Hirte, “Overall, I am excited for the season ahead. We have guys who are solid tennis players who are good for our program.”
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2015 ROSTER
WOMEN’S ROSTER Name
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Annie DeLuca Lindsay Geving Mackenzie Jones Catherine Landers Claire Luger Gretchen Rowe Jessica Rowe Gracie Smith Jennie Spielman
Fr. Jr. Fr. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. So. Fr.
Alpharetta, Ga. / Colorado Springs, Colo. / Evangelical Christian Academy Virginia Beach, Va. / Homeschool Dalton, Ga. / Christian Heritage Tampa, Fla. / H.B. Plant Lookout Mountain, Ga. / Chattanooga Christian Lookout Mountain, Ga. / Chattanooga Christian Chattanooga, Tenn. / Chattanooga Christian Longmont, Colo. /
Head Coach: John Hirte (3rd Year; Covenant ‘12) Student Assistant: Sarah Carter (Covenant ‘15)
Roster Breakdown by State: Colorado - 2 Florida - 1 Georgia - 4 Tennessee - 1 Virginia - 1
ROSTER FACTS Seniors: 1 Juniors: 3 Sophomores: 2 Freshmen: 3 Returning Letterwinners: 4
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MEN’S ROSTER Name
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Roy Anderson Chris Cox John Granholm Matthew Harvie Nathan Hernandez Travis Hutchinson Dan Madden Michael O’Brien Jay Pannkuk Connor Shimmel Max Wang
Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Fr. So. So. So. Fr.
Brevard, N.C. / Chattanooga Christian Maitland, Fla. / Geneva School Naples, Fla. / Homeschool Grayson, Ga. / Artios Chesapeake, Va. / Veritas Christian Academy Charlotte, N.C. / Covenant Day Bishop, Ga. / Oconee County Nashville, Tenn. / Zion Christian Academy St. Louis, Mo. / Westminster Christian Academy Carol Stream, Ill. / Wheaton North Sichuan, China /
Head Coach: John Hirte (3rd Year; Covenant ‘12) Student Assistant: Sarah Carter (Covenant ‘15) ROSTER FACTS Seniors: 1 Juniors: 2 Sophomores: 3 Freshmen: 5 Returning Letterwinners: 6
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Roster Breakdown by State: Florida - 2 Georgia - 2 Illinois - 1 Missouri - 1 North Carolina - 2 Tennessee - 1 Virginia - 1 Other - 1 (China)
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ANNIE DELUCA
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Freshman • Alpharetta, Ga.
LINDSAY GEVING Junior • Colorado Springs, Colo. Elementary Education Major • Coaching Minor 2014 (Sophomore: Competed in 16 matches, winning 10... Her 10 victories were good for third on the team... Went 5-1 in conference play... Combined with doubles partner Gracie Smith to go 9-5 on the season... Had the match-clinching victory at No. 6 singles against Huntingdon (March 26)... Earned USA South All-Academic honors 2012-13 (Freshman): Did not play tennis, but was a member of the women’s basketball team for head coach Tami Smialek High School: Attended Evangelical Christian Academy… Played varsity volleyball for three seasons and was team MVP in 2010 and 2011… Lettered in basketball twice and was on a state runner-up team in 2011 and State third-place team in 2012… Played two years of varsity soccer… Two years of tennis… Was a Doherty High School qualifier to state at No. 2 doubles in 2011… Class President, Treasurer, Student Council representative… ACSI Distinguished Student Awards in 2011 and 2012… John Phillip Sousa Award winner. Personal: Born Nov. 20, 1993… Parents are Randy and Sandi Geving… Has one sibling, Carson… Favorite bible verse is Philippians 4:4-9… Majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Coaching… Aspires to be an elementary public school teacher and impact her students by showing them the love of Christ… Does weekly tutoring in urban Chattanooga with RUF… Played on the Covenant women’s basketball team in 2012-13.
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2014 (Junior): Played in four matches as the No. 3 singles player... 14 matches as the No. 4 player... Paired with Frank Portlock to lead the team in doubles victories with five as the No. 2 doubles team... Also a member of the Scots soccer team 2013 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 matches… Also a member of the Scots soccer team 2012 (Freshman) Played in one match and earned a victory at No. 5 singles… Also won a doubles match at the No. 3 position. High School: Attended Chattanooga Christian School… Voted All-State his junior and senior years… Chattanooga Times Free Press Best of Preps (So., Jr., Sr.)… Named All-District in senior season. Personal: Born Oct. 13, 1992 in St. Louis, Mo. … Parents are Wallace and Paige Anderson… Has one sister, Kendi, and one brother, Cameron… Favorite bible verse is 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24… Majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in biology, chemistry and business management… Aspires to become a doctor and work in the Chattanooga inner city.
CHRIS COX Freshman • Maitland, Fla. Business Major
High School: Attended Geneva High School... Was his school’s athlete of the year... Made it to the state finals with his doubles partner in 2013... Was a semifinalist in 2014... Also played varsity soccer, where he was All-District in 2014 Personal: Was born April 15, 1996... Mother’s name is Iola Cox... Has two brothers, Caleb and Joshua... Favorite bible vers is 1 Corinthians 9:24... Is majoring in Business... Favorite athlete is Grigor Dimitrov
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MACKENZIE JONES Freshman • Virginia Beach, Va.
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English Major
High School: Was homeschooled Personal: Born on August 13, 1996... Parents are Scott and Laurie Jones... Favorite bible verse is Hebrews 4:16... Is majoring in English
CATHERINE LANDERS Junior • Dalton, Ga. English Major • Education Minor 2013 (Freshman): Tied for second on the team in singles victories with four... Compiled a three doubles victories… Named to the GSAC All-Freshman team High School: Attended Christian Heritage School… Received Most Improved Player honors in freshman year and Coach’s Award in senior season… Junior USTA… Was a Scholar Athlete award recipient and a part of the National Junior Honor Society and the Honor Society. Personal: Born on Dec. 27, 1993… Parents are Sid and Judy Landers… Favorite bible verse is Zephaniah 3:17… Majoring in English with a minor in Education… Aspires to be a high school English teacher… Favorite Tennis player is Maria Sharapova (has her autograph) and is a fan of the Auburn Tigers.
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SCOTS JOHN GRANHOLM Freshman • Naples, Fla. Undeclared Major • Spanish Minor)
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High School: Was homeschooled Personal: Was born October 7, 1995 in Naples, Fla... Parents are Jonathan and Eugena Granholm... Favorite bible verse is James 1:2-4... Is minoring in Spanish, but is currently undeclared on a major
MATTHEW HARVIE Freshman • Grayson, Ga. Business Major
High School: Attended Artios Academy Personal: Was born April 19, 1996 in Chicago, Ill... Parents are Matt and Kelly Harvie... Has four siblings: Ian, Ellie, Alex, and Emily... Favorite bible verse is 2 Corinthians 5:7... Is majoring in Business
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CLAIRE LUGER Sophomore • Tampa, Fla.
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Business Major • Spanish Minor
2014 (Freshman): Went 12-6 on the year, mostly from the No. 3 singles slot... Was named USA South player and rookie of the week on February 24 after claiming two doubles wins and a singles victory in two Covenant wins... Had a program-record 14 doubles victories... Paired with Gretchen Rowe to go 12-5 in the Nos. 1 and 2 doubles slots... Named to USA South AllAcademic team High School: Attended H.B. Plant High School Personal: Born on Dec. 17, 1993 in Tampa, Fla. … Parents are Brad and Karen Luger… Favorite bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6… Majoring in Business with a minor in Spanish
JESSICA ROWE Junior • Lookout Mountain, Ga. Sociology Major • Business Minor 2013-14 (Freshman-Sophomore): Has not played tennis, but is a member of the women’s soccer team High School: Attended Chattanooga Christian School… Was the recipient of the Coach’s Award and the Defense Award… Given the Persistence Award by the school Personal: Born Dec. 8, 1993… Parents are Marshall and Sue Rowe… Has two older sisters, Anne Marie and Gretchen… Father, Marshall played soccer at Covenant and is the currently works for the Office for Advancement at the college… Mother, Sue played basketball at Covenant and also was the head volleyball coach for one season in the 1990s… Sister, Anne Marie, played tennis at Covenant until she graduated in 2013… Sister, Gretchen, also plays tennis at Covenant… Favorite bible verse is James 1:2-3… Majoring in Sociology with a Business minor… Teaches 2nd grade Sunday school at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church
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2014 (Sophomore): Competed in 11 matches, between the Nos. 4, 5, and 6 slots... Won his only match in the No. 4 slot in a 6-2, 6-4 decision over Dustin Bertram of Johnson (March 15) High School: Attended Veritas Christian Academy… Went undefeated his junior year… Team captain junior season… Recipient of the Scholar-Athlete award by 7 Cities Athletic Conference in senior year… Co-captain of varsity basketball team Personal: Born on March 27, 1994 in Norfolk, Va. … Parents are Michael and Laura Hernandez… Has three siblings, Justin, Alicia and Brent… Favorite bible verse is 1 Peter 2:9-10… Majoring in International Studies with a Music minor… Favorite tennis players are Richard Gasquet and Rafael Nadal
TRAVIS HUTCHINSON Junior • Charlotte, N.C. Economics, Biblical & Theological Studies Majors
2014 (Sophomore): Played in two matches as the No. 6 singles player... Won four matches at the No. 3 position with Jonah Anderson, two of which were USA South opponents Maryville (April 3) and Averett (April 4)... Earned USA South All-Academic honors High School: Attended Covenant Day School Personal: Born on Oct. 15, 1993 in St. Louis, Mo. … Parents are Michael and Cinda Hutchinson… Has one sibling, Spencer…Favorite bible verse is Romans 8… Double majoring in Economics and Biblical & Theological Studies
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GRACIE SMITH Sophomore • Chattanooga, Tenn.
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Physical Therapy Major
2014 (Freshman): Set a women’s program record with her 16 singles victories on the year, including a 10-2 record in USA South matches... Also accumulated 11 doubles wins... Earned a spot on the USA South All-Conference third team... Helped Covenant get into the semifinals of the USA South tournament with a 6-0, 6-2 singles win at No. 3 position and an 8-4 win in doubles with partner Claire Luger... Named to the USA South All-Academic team High School: Attended Chattanooga Christian School… Helped lead her team to a second-place finish at state in her sophomore year… As a senior, led CCS to a state title… Member of the National Honor Society. Personal: Born on Sept. 13, 1994 in Chattanooga, Tenn. … Parents are Todd and Catherine Smith… Has three siblings, Andrew, Tyler, and Katie… Her brother, Tyler, was a pitcher for the Covenant baseball team from 2009-12 and holds the modern program record for wins (22)… Favorite bible verse is Isaiah 41:10… Majoring in Physical Therapy… Aspires to work with children as a physical therapist… Has volunteered for various fundraisers… For a senior project, she put on a 5K walk to raise money for her brother, Andrew, who was injured while on duty in Afghanistan.
JENNIE SPIELMAN Freshman • Longmont, Colo. Elementary Education Major
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SCOTS DAN MADDEN Freshman • Bishop, Ga. History Major • Youth Ministries Minor
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High School: Attended Oconee County High School... Was first team All-Region during his last three years of high school... First team All-Area as a junior and senior... Recipient of the coaches award... Helped team to the Elite Eight in his senior year of the GHSA state tournament, and the Sweet Sixteen during his sophomore and junior years Personal: Was born May 15, 1996 in Calais, Maine... Parents are Peter and Janice Madden... Siblings are James and Sarah... Favorite bible verse is 1 Corinthians 10:31... Is majoring in History, with a minor in Youth Ministry... He hopes to become a high school history teacher
MICHAEL O’BRIEN Sophomore • Nashville, Tenn. Biblical & Theological Studies Major • Music Minor
2014 (Freshman): No. 1 singles player all season long for the Scots... Finished second on the team in singles victories with four... Was a part of the No. 1 doubles team for 14 matches... Accumulated four doubles wins with partner Connor Shimmel... Was Covenant’s representative on the USA South All-Sportsmanship team for men’s tennis High School: Attended Zion Christian Academy… Played at No. 1 singles and placed third at regionals… Recipient of the Eagle Award at ZCA -- highest honor for a sports team Personal: Born Nov. 2, 1994… Parents are Michael and Heidi O’Brien… Has one sister, Meghan, and two brothers, Joseph and Timmy… His father, Michael, was the lead singer for the Christian band Newsong for seven years and has been in the Christian music industry for over 20 years… Favorite bible verse is Psalm 119:1-11… Majoring in Biblical & Theological Studies with a minor in Music… Favorite athlete is Roger Federer
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GRETCHEN ROWE Senior • Lookout Mountain, Ga.
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Pre-Engineering Major 2014 (Junior): Named to the USA South All-Conference second team... Spent most of the season as the No. 2 singles player, and finished with nine victories from that spot... Compiled a USA South conference record of 7-2... Combined with Claire Lugar to form Covenant’s No. 2 doubles team for most of the year, where they went 12-5 together 2013 (Sophomore): Won three singles matches and played the entire year at the No. 1 position… Teamed up with her sister, Anne Marie, to lead the team with six doubles victories, five of which came at the No. 2 spot. 2012 (Freshman): Named to the GSAC All-Freshman team… Tied for the team lead with a 7-5 record in singles matches for the year and 6-2 in conference matches… Played mostly at No. 2 singles and compiled a 6-5 record at that position… Was 1-0 at No. 1 singles… Tied for the team lead with seven doubles victories. High School: Attended Chattanooga Christian School… As a freshman, was a member of a state championship team … In her senior year, helped lead her team to a state runner-up finish and a 13-4 record… Played with current Lady Scot Gracie Smith. Personal: Born September 13, 1992 in Chattanooga, Tenn. … Parents are Marshall and Sue Rowe… Has two sisters, Anne Marie and Jessica… Sister, Anne Marie, played tennis at Covenant from 2010-13… Sister, Jessica, is currently a member of the Covenant women’s soccer and women’s tennis teams… Father, Marshall, played soccer at Covenant and now works in the Office of Advancement at the College… Mother, Sue, played volleyball and basketball at Covenant and later was the head coach for the volleyball program… Favorite bible verse is Romans 8:38-39… Majoring in Pre-Engineering.
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SCOTS JAY PANNKUK Sophomore • St. Louis, Mo. Philosophy & Religion Major
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2014 (Freshman): Appeared in one singles match and three doubles matches... Won his lone singles match 4-6, 6-0, 10-2 against Taylor Barnes of Johnson (March 15)... Paired with Travis Hutchinson for three doubles matches High School: Attended Westminster Christian Academy in St. Louis, Mo. Personal: Born on Dec. 17, 1994 in St. Louis Mo. … Parents are Leon and Marlene Pannkuk… Has two siblings, Rebekah and Matthew… Favorite bible verse is Revelation 21:5… Majoring in Philosophy & Religion… Aspires to be a teacher at his high school
CONNOR SHIMMEL Sophomore • Carol Stream, Ill. Business Major
2014 (Freshman): Competed in 12 singles matches and 18 doubles... Won three singles matches, all three of which came against USA South opponents... Knocked off Ferrum’s Tyler Lee 6-4, 6-1 for first singles win (March 1)... Also had singles wins against Maryville (April 3) and Averett (April 4)... Teamed with Michael O’Brien in 17 of 18 doubles matches and the duo took four wins... Earned USA South All-Academic honors High School: Attended Wheaton North. Personal: Born October 26, 1994… Parents are Sean and Jennifer Shimmel… Has three siblings, Jamison, Cassandra and Chandler… Favorite bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11… Majoring in Business.
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Women’s Tennis Sets Program Record in 2014 LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN -- The 2014 Covenant women’s tennis
Entering the season, the Lady Scots were projected to place
team set new heights for the program. The Lady Scots won a
eighth in the USA South in the league’s preseason coaches poll.
school-record 16 contests and advanced to the USA South Tour-
During the year, Covenant dropped just two regular season con-
nament semifinal in a season for the record books. The Lady
ference contests and both of those came to the teams that fin-
Scots finished the year 16-8 overall and 10-2 in the USA South.
ished first and second in the league (Methodist and Meredith).
In head coach John Hirte’s second season at the helm, Covenant
Covenant won 16 contests despite a schedule that saw the Lady
won 12 more contests than in the 2013 year. The ladies smashed
Scots play three eventual NCAA tournament participants in
the previous program record of 12 for wins in a season and also
Berry, Methodist and Sewanee.
set a new mark for conference victories with 10.
The season was made even better with the completion of the
Individually, freshman Gracie Smith placed her mark on the
brand new, on-campus tennis complex. The six-court complex,
program record book with 16 singles victories. Smith, a local
with lights, was ready for play on March 15 and the Lady Scots
product from Chattanooga, Tenn., and Chattanooga Christian,
rattled off two wins against LaGrange and Johnson to break in
is already more than halfway to the program record for singles
the new courts.
wins in a career. Smith also had 11 doubles wins and was a third team USA South selection.
The program graduates three players, Hyatt, Rowe and Peele, but several underclassmen look to return in 2015 and build
Smith was not the only star this season. Junior Gretchen Rowe
upon the success of the 2014 campaign.
won nine singles matches at the No. 2 position and had a 7-2 mark in the USA South which earned her a spot on the All-USA South second team. Freshman Claire Luger was second on the team with 12 singles wins and fellow freshman Ellen Kirkpatrick tallied 11 victories. Sophomore Lindsay Geving, in her first year of collegiate tennis,
Awards: USA South All-Conference Gretchen Rowe - 2nd team Gracie Smith - 3rd team
produced 10 singles wins and was Covenant’s representative on
USA South All-Sportsmanship
the USA South All-Sportsmanship team.
Lindsay Geving
Seven players had double-digit doubles wins on the year. Luger led the way with 14, while Rowe added 12. Smith, Molly Peele and Sarah Carter each had 11 wins. Madeline Hyatt and Geving had 10 apiece. Kirkpatrick finished with nine doubles victories. Covenant had two separate six-match winning streaks during the year. The first started with a USA South victory over Greensboro on February 28 and was capped with an 8-1 win over Johnson on March 14. After dropping three of four in a span of five days, Covenant rebounded by winning six straight, including five wins inside the USA South, from March 26-April 5. The victories catapulted the Lady Scots into the three-seed for the USA South Tournament in mid-April. After dispatching Maryville 6-3 in the opening round, Covenant fell to Meredith 6-3 in the semifinals to end the season with a 16-8 record.
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Men’s Tennis Sees Improvement in 2014 LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN -- The 2014 edition of the Covenant men’s
The season was a step in the right direction for Hirte and his
tennis team saw drastic improvements under second-year head
program. The rebuilding process continues but with zero
coach John Hirte. A season after going winless, the Scots won
seniors on this year’s team and more solid recruits headed to
twice and were a win shy of going to the USA South Tourna-
Lookout Mountain in the fall, the future is looking brighter for
ment.
Covenant’s men’s tennis program.
The best news around the program might have been the brand new, on-campus tennis complex that opened up for business in March, but the team also saw some talent.
Awards: USA South All-Sportsmanship
Freshmen Michael O’Brien and Frank Portlock provided stiffer competition for opponents at the top of Hirte’s lineup. O’Brien, a freshman from Franklin, Tenn., won four singles matches at the No. 1 position. Fellow newcomer Portlock, from Winter Haven,
Michael O’Brien USA South Sportsmanship Award Team
Fla., led the squad with seven singles wins at the No. 2 spot. Sophomore Jonathan Turner added five victories, while junior Roy Anderson took two singles wins on the year. The new tennis complex opened up on March 15 as the Scots hosted both USA South foe LaGrange and non-conference opponent Johnson. After dropping the contest with LaGrange, the Scots snapped their long losing streak with a 9-0 win over Johnson. Covenant would get its first USA South triumph in April when they defeated Maryville 9-0 on the road.
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Season Stats/Results
Overall record: 2-17 • USAS: 1-8 • Region: 1-13 • Home: 1-10 • Away: 1-6 • Neutral: 0-1 vs National ranked: 0-0 • vs Regional ranked: 0-1
Overall 2-13 3-15 1-10 0-2 4-14 1-0 7-12 3-9 5-9 26-84 .236
Dual 2-13 3-15 1-10 0-2 4-14 1-0 7-12 3-9 5-9 26-84 .236
Tour 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 .000
USAS 1-6 2-6 0-4 0-0 2-6 0-0 4-5 3-6 2-5 14-38 .269
1 --------4-14 --------4-14 .222
2 ------------7-12 ----7-12 .368
3 2-13 1-3 --------------3-16 .158
4 --2-12 1-0 --------0-2 0-1 3-15 .167
ranked
5 ----0-7 --------3-7 1-0 4-14 .222
6 Nat'l Reg'l --0-0 0-0 --0-0 0-0 0-3 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-0 0-0 --0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 --0-0 0-0 --0-0 0-0 4-8 0-0 0-0 5-13 0-0 0-0 .278 .000 .000
1 0-4 4-10 ------0-1 ------4-15 .211
2 5-8 0-3 --0-1 ----0-1 --0-1 5-14 .263
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DOUBLES TEAMS Roy Anderson/Frank Portlock Michael O'Brien/Connor Shimmel Jonah Anderson/Travis Hutchinson Michael O'Brien/Jonathan Turner Travis Hutchinson/Jay Pannkuk Michael O'Brien/Frank Portlock Roy Anderson/Connor Shimmel Nathan Hernandez/Jonathan Turner Cameron Anderson/Frank Portlock Totals Percentage
% % %* %* % %* % %* %* %* %* %* %* %
Date Feb 08, 2014 Feb 15, 2014 Feb 21, 2014 Feb 21, 2014 Feb 26, 2014 Feb 28, 2014 Mar 01, 2014 Mar 13, 2014 Mar 15, 2014 Mar 15, 2014 Mar 18, 2014 March 21, 2014 Mar 22, 2014 Mar 26, 2014 Mar 27, 2014 Apr 01, 2014 Apr 03, 2014 Apr 04, 2014 Apr 08, 2014
Overall 5-12 4-13 4-10 0-1 0-3 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-1 13-44 .228
Opponent at Gadsden State CC BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN vs Middle Georgia State at Reinhardt at Berry College GREENSBORO FERRUM OGLETHORPE LAGRANGE JOHNSON BERRY COLLEGE at Methodist at N.C. Wesleyan HUNTINGDON COLLEGE POINT at Piedmont at Maryville College AVERETT SEWANEE
Dual 5-12 4-13 4-10 0-1 0-3 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-1 13-44 .228
L L L L L L L L L W L L L L L L W L L
Tour 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 .000
USAS 4-4 3-6 2-4 0-0 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 9-18 .333
Score Overall 3-6 0-1 0-9 0-2 2-5 0-3 1-8 0-4 0-9 0-5 4-5 0-6 4-5 0-7 0-9 0-8 4-5 0-9 9-0 1-9 0-9 1-10 0-9 1-11 0-9 1-12 0-9 1-13 1-8 1-14 0-9 1-15 9-0 2-15 2-5 2-16 0-9 2-17
USAS 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-3 0-3 0-3 0-4 0-5 0-6 0-6 0-7 1-7 1-8 1-8
Strk L2 L1 L4 L2 L1 W1 L2 L1 L2
Last 10 1-9 2-7 1-9 0-2 2-7 1-0 2-8 2-8 4-6
ranked
3 Nat'l Reg'l --0-0 0-0 --0-0 0-0 4-10 0-0 0-0 --0-0 0-0 0-3 0-0 0-0 --0-0 0-0 --0-0 0-0 0-2 0-0 0-0 --0-0 0-0 4-15 0-0 0-0 .211 .000 .000
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SINGLES Jonah Anderson Roy Anderson Nathan Hernandez Travis Hutchinson Michael O'Brien Jay Pannkuk Frank Portlock Connor Shimmel Jonathan Turner Totals Percentage
Strk L2 L2 L1 L1 L3 L1 L1 L2 L1
Last 10 3-7 3-7 3-7 0-1 0-3 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-1
Nation Region
* denotes USA South match % denotes regional match
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WOMEN’S TENNIS YEAR-BY-YEAR Season
W-L (Pct.)
Conf W-L (Finish) Head Coach
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
2-7 (.222) 6-12 (.333) 12-6 (.667) 10-8 (.555) 3-13 (.230) 6-7 (.461) 4-12 (.250) 16-8 (.667)
2-4 (5th, AAC) 2-3 (5th, AAC) 5-1 (2nd, AAC) 5-1 (2nd, AAC) N/A 5-3 (4th, GSAC) 4-5 (GSAC) 10-2 (3rd, USAS)
Totals: 59-73 (.447) • Conf.: 33-18
Katie Hangestefer Katherine Smith Katherine Smith Katherine Smith Katherine Smith Sue Webb John Hirte John Hirte
Notes Inaugural season
Most wins in a year
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COACHING HISTORY Name W-L Pct. Conf Seasons Katie Hangstefer Katherine Smith Sue Webb John Hirte
2-7 31-39 6-7 20-20
.222 .442 .461 .500
2-4 12-5 5-3 14-7
1 (2007) 4 (2008-11) 1 (2012) 2 (2013-Present)
Katherine Smith is the longest tenured coach in program history and guided the Lady Scots to 31 wins over four years
PROGRAM RECORDS/MILESTONES First win: Longest Winning Streak: Longest Home Winning Streak: Longest Conference Winning Streak: Best Graduating Class 4-Year Record:
March 14, 2007 at Virginia Intermont (7-2) 9 (March 5 - April 4, 2009) 6 (Feb. 22 - March 15, 2014) 5 (March 5 - April 4, 2009 - AAC) (March 23 - April 10, 2010 - AAC) (March 26 - April 5) 30-33 (Class of 2010) 31-34 (Class of 2012)
The 2008 team played a full schedule and finished 6-12 with a 2-3 mark in the AAC, good for fifth in the league.
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W-L (Pct.)
Conf W-L (Finish) Head Coach
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
6-14 (.300) 10-9 (.526) 11-11 (.500)
2-3 (4th, AAC) 4-2 (3rd, AAC) 4-2 (3rd, AAC)
Katherine Smith Katherine Smith Katherine Smith
3-12 (.200) 4-8 (.333) 0-13 (.000) 2-17 (.105)
N/A 4-4 (3rd, GSAC) N/A 1-8 (9th, USAS)
Katherine Smith Sue Webb John Hirte John Hirte
Notes Inaugural season
PROGRAM HISTORY
NCCAA National Tournament Most wins in a season
Totals: 36-84 (.298) • Conf.: 15-19 • 1 National Tournament (NCCAA - 2010)
COACHING HISTORY Name W-L Pct. Conf Seasons Katherine Smith Sue Webb John Hirte
30-46 4-8 2-30
.395 .333 .067
10-7 4-4 1-8
4 (2008-11) 1 (2012) 2 (2013-Present)
Katherine Smith is the longest tenured coach in program history and guided the Scots to 30 wins and a national tournament appearance in 2010
PROGRAM RECORDS/MILESTONES First win: Longest Winning Streak: Longest Home Winning Streak: Longest Conference Winning Streak: Best Graduating Class 4-Year Record:
March 1, 2008 vs. Oxford of Emory (8-1) 6 (March 21 - April 4, 2009) 7 (Feb. 20 - March 31, 2010) 4 (March 21 - April 4, 2009 - AAC) 27-34 Class of 2010 (2008-10)
The 2010 team advanced to the NCCAA National Tournament and finished 11-11 overall (most wins in program history).
ALL-AMERICANS
Josh Jeremiah
Garrett Reid
John Hirte
NCCAA 1st Team Singles 2010
NCCAA 1st Team Doubles (Jeremiah) 2010
NCCAA 1st Team Singles 2012
NCCAA 1st Team Doubles (Reid) 2010
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ALL-USA SOUTH
AAC ALL-SPORTSMANSHIP
Name Year Team Gretchen Rowe 2014 2nd Gracie Smith 2014 3rd ________________________________________________
Name Year Rachel Miedema 2007 Catie Ramage 2008 (Duard Walker Tennis Sportswoman of the Year) Jane Shibley 2009 ________________________________________________
USA SOUTH ALL-SPORTSMANSHIP Name Year Lindsay Geving 2014 ________________________________________________
USA SOUTH PLAYER OF THE WEEK Name Date Claire Luger Feb. 24, 2014 Madeline Hyatt March 3, 2014 ________________________________________________
USA SOUTH ALL-ACADEMIC Year 2014
Names Sarah Carter, Lindsay Geving, Madeline Hyatt, Ellen Kirkpatrick, Claire Luger, Molly Peele, Gracie Smith (7) ________________________________________________
GSAC ALL-ACADEMIC
USA SOUTH ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Year Names 2012 Madeline Hyatt, Kelsey Whitted (2) ________________________________________________
Name Date Claire Luger Feb. 24, 2014 ________________________________________________
AAC ALL-ACADEMIC
GSAC PLAYER OF THE WEEK - SINGLES Name Anne Marie Rowe
Date March 21, 2012 March 20, 2013 ________________________________________________
GSAC PLAYER OF THE WEEK - DOUBLES Name Date Madeline Hyatt/Lauren Redberg March 21, 2012 April 12, 2012 ________________________________________________
NCCAA PLAYER OF THE WEEK Name Date Stephanie Sizemore Feb. 17, 2011 Madeline Hyatt Feb. 29, 2012 Anne Marie Rowe March 20, 2013 Kelsey Whitted April 23, 2013 ________________________________________________
Year 2007
Names Mallory Cowden, Rachel Miedema, Laura Reisinger (3) 2008 Mallory Cowden, Julia Myers, Chelsey Schortmann (3) 2009 Julia Myers, Chelsey Schortmann, Jane Shibley (3) 2010 Casey Cochran, Julia Myers, Jane Shibley, Michelle Whitbeck (4) ________________________________________________
NCCAA SCHOLAR-ATHLETES Year Names 2012 Kelsey Whitted (1) ________________________________________________
TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS Award Conf. Year Champions of Character AAC 2008 Champions of Character AAC 2009 ________________________________________________
ALL-GSAC Name Year Team Gretchen Rowe 2012 All-Fresh Anne Marie Rowe 2013 All-Conf. Catherine Landers 2013 All-Fresh ________________________________________________
ALL-AAC Name Year Team Rachel Miedema 2007 All-Conf. Catie Ramage 2007 HM All-Conf. Julia Myers 2008 All-Conf. Catie Ramage 2008 All-Conf. Casey Cochran 2009 All-Conf. Julia Myers 2009 HM All-Conf. Jane Shibley 2009 HM All-Conf. ________________________________________________
GSAC ALL-SPORTSMANSHIP Name Year Madeline Hyatt 2012 ________________________________________________
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GSAC ALL-ACADEMIC
Name Year Team Association Josh Jeremiah 2010 1st NCCAA John Hirte 2012 1st NCCAA ________________________________________________
Year 2012
Names John Hirte, Sean Guery, Garrison Dale, Jonathan Herberich, Tom Yates, Clark Sealy, Andy Jones (7) ________________________________________________
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ALL-AMERICANS DOUBLES AAC ALL-ACADEMIC Name Year Team Assoc. Josh Jeremiah/Garrett Reid 2010 1st NCCAA ________________________________________________
USA SOUTH ALL-SPORTSMANSHIP Name Year Michael O’Brien 2014 ________________________________________________
Year 2008 2009 2010
Names Philip Howlett, Dan Nielson (2) Josh Jeremiah (1) Jonathan Herberich, John Hirte, Josh Jeremiah, Andy Jones, Brandon Snipes, Tom Yates (6) ________________________________________________
NCCAA SCHOLAR-ATHLETES GSAC PLAYER OF THE WEEK - SINGLES Name Date John Hirte April 5, 2012 ________________________________________________
Year 2012
Names Garrison Dale, John Hirte, Andy Jones, Clark Sealy, Tom Yates (5) ________________________________________________
TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS
GSAC PLAYER OF THE WEEK - DOUBLES Name Date Jonathan Herberich/Andy Jones Feb. 29, 2012 John Hirte/Jonathan Herberich March 21, 2012 ________________________________________________
Award Champions of Character Champions of Character Sportsmanship Award
Conf. AAC AAC USAS
Year 2008 2009 2014
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NCCAA PLAYER OF THE WEEK Name Josh Jeremiah
Date Feb. 17, 2011 March 17, 2011 March 24, 2011 May 3, 2011 John Hirte Feb. 29, 2012 ________________________________________________
ALL-GSAC Name John Hirte
Year 2012
Team POY All-Conf. ________________________________________________
ALL-AAC Name Year Team Josh Jeremiah 2008 All-Conf. Josh Jeremiah 2009 All-Conf. Adam Herberich 2009 HM All-Conf. ________________________________________________
GSAC ALL-SPORTSMANSHIP Name Year John Hirte 2012 ________________________________________________
AAC CHAMPION OF CHARACTER Name Year Josh Jeremiah 2008 Philip Howlett 2008 Adam Herberich 2009 (Duard Walker Tennis Sportsman of the Year) ________________________________________________
USA SOUTH ALL-ACADEMIC Year 2014
Names Cameron Anderson, Roy Anderson, Travis Hutchinson, Connor Shimmel (4) ________________________________________________
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Stat 28 24 19
17 16 14
CAREER RECORDS
SEASON RECORDS
MOST SINGLES WINS (DUAL MATCHES)
MOST SINGLES WINS (DUAL MATCHES)
Name Stephanie Sizemore Jane Shibley Anne Marie Rowe Catie Ramage Casey Cochran Gretchen Rowe Julia Myers Gracie Smith Sarah Carter Madeline Hyatt
Years Played 2009-12 2009-11 2011-13 2008-10 2009-11 2012-14 2008-10 2014 2012-14 2011-12,14
Stat 16 12 11 10
SINGLES WINNING PCT. Stat .733 .727 .667 .625 .576
Name Years Played Ellen Kirkpatrick (11-4) 2014 Gracie Smith (16-6) 2014 Claire Luger (12-6) 2014 Lindsay Geving (10-6) 2014 Anne Marie Rowe (19-14) 2011-13
__________________________________________ SINGLES WINNING PCT. Stat .733 .727 .692 .667 .647
MOST DOUBLES WINS (DUAL MATCHES) Stat 31 26 25 23 22 20 18 17 14
Name Stephanie Sizemore Jane Shibley Gretchen Rowe Casey Cochran Julia Myers Catie Ramage Madeline Hyatt Sarah Carter Anne Marie Rowe Claire Luger Kelsey Whitted
Years Played 2009-12 2009-11 2012-14 2009-11 2008-10 2008-10 2011-12,14 2012-14 2011-13 2014 2011-13
** Complete stats from 2007 are missing and not included. 2008 stats are incomplete.
Stat .800 .700 .688 .588
Name Janie Sizemore (12-3) Claire Luger (14-6) Gracie Smith (11-5) Molly Peele (11-5) Lindsay Geving (10-7)
Years Played 2009 2014 2014 2012,14 2014
** Complete stats from 2007 are missing and not included. 2008 stats are incomplete.
Season 2014 2014 2009 2014 2010
Stephanie Sizemore holds the program record for most singles victories with 28 and the record for most doubles victories with 31. ________________________________________________
__________________________________________ MOST DOUBLES WINS (DUAL MATCHES) Stat 14 12 11
10
Name Claire Luger Janie Sizemore Gretchen Rowe Molly Peele Gracie Smith Casey Cochran Jane Shibley Sarah Carter Stephanie Sizemore Jane Shibley Lindsay Geving Julia Myers Madeline Hyatt
Season 2014 2009 2014 2014 2014 2009,10 2009 2014 2009 2010 2014 2010 2014
** Complete stats from 2007 are missing and not included. 2008 stats are incomplete.
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Name Ellen Kirkpatrick (11-4) Gracie Smith (16-6) Stephanie Sizemore (9-4) Claire Luger (12-6) Jane Shibley (11-6)
** Complete stats from 2007 are missing and not included. 2008 stats are incomplete.
** Complete stats from 2007 are missing and not included. 2008 stats are incomplete.
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Season 2014 2014 2014 2010 2014 2010
** Complete stats from 2007 are missing and not included. 2008 stats are incomplete.
** Complete stats from 2007 are missing and not included. 2008 stats are incomplete.
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Name Gracie Smith Claire Luger Ellen Kirkpatrick Jane Shibley Lindsay Geving Catie Ramage
Casey Cochran earned All-AAC honors in 2009 and is third in program history in singles wins (19) and doubles victories (25). ________________________________________________
DOUBLES WINNING PCT. Stat .800 .733 .700 .692 .688
Name Janie Sizemore (12-3) Molly Peele (11-4) Claire Luger (14-6) Ellen Kirkpatrick (9-4) Gracie Smith (11-5)
Season 2009 2014 2014 2014 2014
** Complete stats from 2007 are missing and not included. 2008 stats are incomplete.
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MOST SINGLES WINS (OVERALL)
MOST SINGLES WINS (DUAL MATCHES)
Stat Name Years Played 50 Josh Jeremiah 2008-11 (total includes dual and individual tournament matches)
Stat 14 12
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Stat 40 39 17 16 15 12
Name John Hirte Josh Jeremiah Brandon Snipes Adam Herberich Garrett Reid Jonathan Herberich
Years Played 2009-12 2008-11 2008-11 2008-09 2008-10 2009-11
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__________________________________________ SINGLES WINNING PCT. Name Years Played Josh Jeremiah (39-21) 2008-11 John Hirte (40-22) 2009-12 Adam Herberich (16-9) 2008-09 Brandon Snipes (17-19) 2008-11 Garrett Reid (15-27) 2008-10
Season 2011 2009 2010 2009 2010
Josh Jeremiah was an NCCAA All-American at singles and doubles in 2010 and is the program’s all-time leader in total singles victories with 50. ________________________________________________
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MOST DOUBLES WINS (DUAL MATCHES)
Stat 14 13 11 10
Years Played 2008-11 2009-12 2008-10 2009-11 2009-12 2009 2008-09
Name Josh Jeremiah Garrett Reid John Hirte Josh Jeremiah Ryan Bernardez
Season 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009
** Complete stats from 2008 are missing and not included in this report
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** Complete stats from 2008 are missing and not included in this report
__________________________________________ DOUBLES WINNING PCT. Stat .585 .569 .565 .556 .385
Name Josh Jeremiah (12-3) Adam Herberich (12-4) John Hirte (14-5) Josh Jeremiah (11-5) Josh Jeremiah (11-8)
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Name Josh Jeremiah John Hirte Garrett Reid Jonathan Herberich Andy Jones Ryan Bernardez Adam Herberich
Stat .800 .750 .737 .688 .579
** Complete stats from 2008 are missing and not included in this report
** Complete stats from 2008 are missing and not included in this report
Stat 38 37 26 16 12 10
Season 2010 2011 2009 2009 2010 2012 2009 2010
** Complete stats from 2008 are missing and not included in this report
** Complete stats from 2008 are missing and not included in this report
Stat .650 .645 .640 .472 .357
Name John Hirte Josh Jeremiah Adam Herberich Josh Jeremiah Josh Jeremiah John Hirte John Hirte Stephen Woody
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CAREER RECORDS
Stat .667 .650 .611 .579 .556
Name Josh Jeremiah (14-7) Garrett Reid (13-7) John Hirte (11-7) Josh Jeremiah (11-8) Ryan Bernardez (10-8)
Season 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009
John Hirte was a first team NCCAA All-American in 2012 and holds the program record for singles wins in a year with 14. ________________________________________________
** Complete stats from 2008 are missing and not included in this report
Name Years Played Josh Jeremiah (38-27) 2008-11 John Hirte (37-28) 2009-12 Garrett Reid (26-20) 2008-10 Ryan Bernardez (10-8) 2009 Adam Herberich (10-16) 2008-09
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Case, Annika Carter, Sarah Cochran, Casey Cole, Sara Kathryn Cowden, Mallory
2010 2012-14 2009-11 2013 2007-08
Daniel Tatum Dunlap, Hannah
2012 2014
Geving, Lindsay
2014
Hyatt, Madeline
2011-14
Johnson, Lucy
2012
Key, Ashley Kirkpatrick, Ellen
2007 2014
Landers, Catherine Luger, Claire
2013-14 2014
McDowell, Stacy Miedema, Rachel Morse, Mary Beth Myers, Julia
2007 2007 2008 2008-11
Peele, Molly Plowden, Stephanie
2011-12,14 2007
Redberg, Katharine Redberg, Lauren Ramage, Catie Reisinger, Laura Rodgers, Kim Rowe, Anne Marie Rowe, Gretchen
2013 2011-12 2007-10 2007 2011-12 2011-13 2012-14
Schortmann, Chelsey Shibley, Jane Sizemore, Janie Sizemore, Stephanie Smith, Gracie Stolhandske, Annika
2008-09 2009-11 2009-10 2009-12 2014 2007-08
Tait, Caroline
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Whitbeck, Michelle Whitmore, Aften Whitted, Kelsey Wiltjer, Lisa
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Bartelt, Bryce Bernardez, Ryan Burch, Coulter
2013 2009-10 2013
Chase, Calvin Cox, Jeffrey
2009-10,12 2013
Dale, Garrison
2012
Gilbert, Nick Grimm, Michael Grunsnick, David Guerry, Sean
2014 2008 2008 2011-12
Herberich, Adam Herberich, Jonathan Hernandez, Nathan Hirte, John Howlett, Philip Hutchinson, Travis
2008-09 2009-12 2014 2009-12 2008 2014
Jeremiah, Josh Jones, Andy
2008-11 2009-12
Lambert, Kevin Leverett, Jon
2013 2012
Magdos, Dylan Manget, Daniel Myers, Jimmy
2012 2008-09 2011
Nielson, Dan
2008
O’Brien, Michael
2014
Pannkuk, Jay Pierce, Josh Portlock, Frank
2014 2008 2014
Reid, Garrett
2008-10
Schievenin, Eric Sealy, Clark Sears, Callum Shimmel, Connor Sikkema, Jake Snipes, Brandon
2011 2012 2013 2014 2012 2009-11
Thompson, Seth Turner, Jonathan
2013 2013-14
Weir, Alexander Woody, Stephen
2013 2010-11
Yates, Tom
2010,12
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Longest Win Streak: 9 (3/5-4/4) Longest Losing Streak: 3 (4/7-4/20) ________________________________________________
Inaugural Season 2-7 Overall (2-4 AAC) Conference Finish: 5th Head Coach: Katie Hangstefer
PROGRAM HISTORY
Date 2/24 3/2 3/14 3/29 3/30 3/31 4/3 4/6
Opponent Tenn. Wesleyan* UVA-Wise* @ Virginia Intermont* @ Union (Ky.)* @ King* @ Milligan* @ Maryville @ Cumberland (Tenn.)
AAC Tournament 4/20 Milligan
Result L L W L W L L L
Score 2-7 0-9 7-2 1-8 5-2 1-8 3-6 0-9
L
1-5
Longest Win Streak: 1 (3/14; 3/30) Longest Losing Streak: 4 (3/31-4/20) ________________________________________________
2008 6-12 Overall (2-3 AAC) Conference Finish: 5th Head Coach: Katherine Smith Date 2/19 2/23 3/1 3/3 3/4 3/5 3/6 3/12 3/15 3/17 3/24 3/27 3/31 4/8 4/12 4/15 4/17
Opponent @ Berry Martin Methodist @ Oxford of Emory vs. Roanoke vs. Walsh vs. Flagler vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Cumberland (Tenn.) Emmanuel @ Tenn. Wesleyan* @ Union (Ky.)* Maryville @ Martin Methodist @ Shorter Milligan* King* @ UVA-Wise*
Result L L W W L L L L W W L W L L L W L
AAC Tournament – Johnson City, Tenn. 4/18 King L
Score 0-9 3-6 8-1 5-3 3-6 0-9 0-9 0-9 5-4 7-2 0-6 5-4 1-5 0-9 3-6 5-4 4-5
0-5
Longest Win Streak: 2 (3/1-3/3; 3/15-3/17) Longest Losing Streak: 4 (3/4-3/12) ________________________________________________
2009 12-6 Overall (5-1 AAC) Conference Finish: 2nd Head Coach: Katherine Smith Date 2/7 2/10 2/17 2/21 3/5 3/10 3/11 3/21 3/23 3/28 3/31 4/3 4/4 4/7 4/18 4/20
Opponent Result Young Harris L @ Maryville W @ Emmanuel W Martin Methodist L Tenn. Wesleyan* W @ Warner W @ Webber Intl W Bluefield* W @ Piedmont W UVA-Wise* W @ #25 Cumberlands(Ky.) W @ Milligan* W @ King* W #25 Union (Ky.)* L @ Sewanee L #18 Lee L
AAC Tournament – Chattanooga, Tenn. 4/24 Tenn. Wesleyan W 4/25 Union L
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Date 2/20 2/27 3/4 3/6 3/6 3/15 3/20 3/23 3/27 3/31 4/2 4/3 4/5 4/10 4/13 4/14 4/17 4/20
2010
2013
10-8 Overall (5-1 AAC) Conference Finish: 2nd Head Coach: Katherine Smith
4-12 (4-5 GSAC) Conference Finish: N/A Head Coach: John Hirte
Opponent Result LaGrange W @ #16 Lee L Piedmont W @ Birmingham Southern L vs. Huntingdon L #22 Cumberlands (Ky.) W Milligan* L @ Tenn. Wesleyan* W Berry L Reinhardt* W @ Union (Ky.)* W @ UVA-Wise* W @ Martin Methodist L @ Bluefield* W @ Oglethorpe W #27 Sewanee L #12 Shorter L King W
Score 8-1 0-9 9-0 2-7 2-7 8-1 4-5 6-3 0-9 9-0 7-2 9-0 3-6 7-2 7-1 1-8 0-9 5-4
Longest Win Streak: 3 (3/31-4/3) Longest Losing Streak: 2 (3/6; 4/14-4/17) ________________________________________________
5-2 0-5
Date 2/20 2/26 3/2 3/16 3/16 3/25 3/29 3/29 3/30 4/1 4/2 4/6 4/6 4/13 4/16 4/17
Opponent @ Berry Maryville vs. Methodist vs. Cedarville vs. St. Cloud State vs. Olivet Nazarene vs. Wheaton (Ill.) Georgetown (Ky.) Campbellsville @ Piedmont Tenn. Wesleyan @ King @ Huntingdon Bethel (Tenn.) @ Sewanee Carson-Newman
Result L W L L L L L L L W L L L W L L
Score 4-5 6-3 0-9 4-5 1-8 2-7 0-9 2-7 1-8 9-0 4-5 1-8 3-6 9-0 1-8 1-8
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Opponent @ Maryville @ Spelman* @ Carson-Newman Berry Maryville* @ Huntingdon* #16 Sewanee Piedmont* Agnes Scott* @ Salem* @ #16 Sewanee Wesleyan* @ LaGrange*
Result W W L L W L L L L W L W W
Score 0-9 4-5 0-9 2-7 9-0 0-9 3-6 0-9 1-8 1-8 9-0 0-9 0-9 0-9 9-0 5-4
2014
Date 2/15 2/21 2/21 2/22 2/26 2/28 3/1 3/8 3/13 3/15 3/15 3/18 3/21 3/22 3/22 3/26 3/27 4/1 4/3 4/4 4/5 4/8
Opponent Birmingham Southern vs. Middle Georgia @ Reinhardt Agnes Scott @ Berry Greensboro* Ferrum* @ William Peace* Oglethorpe LaGrange* Johnson Berry @ Methodist* @ N.C. Wesleyan* @ Meredith* Huntingdon* Point @ Piedmont* @ Maryville* Averett* Mary Baldwin* #16 Sewanee
Result L W L W L W W W W W W L L W L W W W W W W L
USA South Tournament – Rocky Mount, N.C. 4/11 Maryville W 4/12 Meredith L
6-7 Overall (5-3 GSAC) Conference Finish: 4th Head Coach: Sue Webb Date 2/25 3/14 3/15 3/20 3/28 3/31 4/3 4/4 4/9 4/11 4/14 4/14 4/17
Result L L L L W L L L L L W L L L W W
Longest Win Streak: 2 (4/16-4/17) Longest Losing Streak: 5 (3/25-4/1) ________________________________________________
2011 3-13 Overall Conference Finish: N/A Head Coach: Katherine Smith Date 2/8 2/18 2/19 3/8 3/10 3/10 3/11 3/17 3/19 3/22 3/29 4/2 4/5 4/8 4/13 4/18
Opponent @ Berry @ Emmanuel @ Huntingdon* @ Tenn. Wesleyan Salem* Berry Reinhardt Carson-Newman @ Spelman* @ Agnes Scott* Salem* Sewanee Huntingdon* Agnes Scott* vs. Wesleyan* Spelman*
16-8 Overall (10-2 USA South) Conference Finish: 3rd Head Coach: John Hirte
Longest Win Streak: 1 (2/18; 3/22; 4/8) Longest Losing Streak: 7 (2/19-3/19) ________________________________________________ Score 3-6 7-1 8-1 1-8 5-4 9-0 9-0 9-0 9-0 9-0 6-3 5-4 7-2 1-8 0-9 1-8
Longest Win Streak: 2 (2/25-3/14; 4/14-4/17) Longest Losing Streak: 4 (3/31-4/9) ________________________________________________
Score 9-0 7-2 0-7 3-6 6-3 2-7 0-9 4-5 1-8 7-2 1-8 9-0 8-1
Score 0-9 5-2 0-5 6-3 2-7 9-0 9-0 9-0 5-4 7-2 8-1 1-8 1-8 7-2 4-5 5-4 9-0 5-4 8-1 6-0 9-0 1-8
6-3 3-6
Longest Win Streak: 6 (2/28-3/15; 3/26-4/5) Longest Losing Streak: 2 (3/18-3/21) ________________________________________________
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Date 2/19 2/23 3/1 3/3 3/4 3/5 3/6 3/12 3/15 3/17 3/24 3/27 3/31 4/8 4/12 4/15 4/17
Opponent @ Berry Martin Methodist Oxford of Emory vs. Malone vs. Walsh @ Flagler vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Cumberland (Tenn.) Emmanuel @ Tenn. Wesleyan* Union (Ky.)* Maryville @ Martin Methodist @ Shorter Milligan* King* @ UVA-Wise*
Result L L W L L L L L W L L W L L W L W
AAC Tournament – Johnson City, Tenn. 4/18 UVA-Wise W 4/18 Union (Ky.) L 4/19 King L
Score 0-9 1-8 8-1 3-5 3-6 1-8 2-7 1-8 9-0 0-9 0-5 9-0 3-6 3-6 9-0 3-6 5-3
AAC Tournament – Chattanooga, Tenn. 4/24 UVA-Wise W 4/24 Tenn. Wesleyan L
W W
2011
5-2 0-5 2-6
Score 8-1 9-0 0-9 1-8 3-6 1-8 9-0 3-6 9-0 9-0 8-1 5-4 8-1 5-4 2-7 3-6 1-8
Date 2/8 2/18 2/19 3/7 3/10 3/10 3/17 3/19 3/22 3/29 4/2 4/5 4/8 4/13 4/18
Opponent @ Berry Maryville vs. Methodist vs. Wheaton (Ill) vs. St. Cloud State vs. Aquinas Georgetown (Ky.) Campbellsville @ Piedmont Tenn. Wesleyan @ King @ Huntingdon Bethel (Tenn.) @ Sewanee Carson-Newman
Result L W L L L L L L W L L W L L L
3/2 3/9 3/12 3/16 3/22 3/25 3/29 3/29 4/5 4/6
Score 1-8 9-0 2-7 4-5 2-7 0-9 3-6 2-7 6-3 1-8 1-8 5-4 3-6 3-6 2-7
@ Huntingdon Gadsden State @ LaGrange @ Tenn. Wesleyan Piedmont Berry Reinhardt Carson-Newman @ Sewanee Huntingdon
L L L L L L L L L L
0-9 0-9 0-9 0-9 0-9 0-9 0-9 0-9 0-9 1-8
Longest Win Streak: -Longest Losing Streak: 13 (2/2-4/6) ________________________________________________
5-2 0-5 3-5
3-12 Overall Conference Finish: N/A Head Coach: Katherine Smith
2009
Result W W L L L L W L W W W W W W L L L
W W
9-0 1-8 5-4 9-0 0-9 9-0 3-6 9-0 2-7 2-7 0-9 3-6
Longest Win Streak: 3 (3/6-3/20) Longest Losing Streak: 4 (4/13-4/20) ________________________________________________
10-9 Overall (4-2 AAC) Conference Finish: 3rd Head Coach: Katherine Smith Opponent Maryville Emmanuel Martin Methodist Tenn. Wesleyan* @ Eckerd vs. Averett @ Warner @ #24 Webber Intl Bluefield* @ Piedmont UVA-Wise* @ Cumberlands (Ky.) @ Milligan* @ King* #9 Union (Ky.) @ Sewanee #16 Lee
W
NCCAA National Tournament – Mobile, Ala. 5/11 Indiana Wesleyan W 5/11 Palm Beach Atlantic L 5/12 North Greenville L
Longest Win Streak: 2 (4/17-4/18) Longest Losing Streak: 5 (3/3-3/12) ________________________________________________
Date 2/10 2/17 2/21 3/5 3/9 3/9 3/10 3/11 3/21 3/23 3/28 3/31 4/3 4/4 4/7 4/18 4/20
Milligan* @ #17 Tenn. Wesleyan* L Berry Reinhardt* @ #12 Union (Ky.)* L @ UVA-Wise* @ #14 Martin Methodist L @ Bluefield* @ Oglethorpe L Sewanee L #11 Shorter L King L
PROGRAM HISTORY
3/20 3/23 3/27 3/31 4/2 4/3 4/5 4/10 4/13 4/14 4/17 4/20
Inaugural Season 6-14 Overall (2-3 AAC) Conference Finish: 4th Head Coach: Katherine Smith
2014 2-17 Overall (1-8 USA South) Conference Finish: 9th Head Coach: John Hirte Date 2/8 2/15 2/21 2/21 2/26 2/28 3/1 3/13 3/15 3/15 3/18 3/21 3/22 3/26 3/27 4/1 4/3 4/4 4/8
Opponent @ Gadsden State Birmingham Southern vs. Middle Georgia @ Reinhardt @ Berry Greensboro* Ferrum* Oglethorpe LaGrange* Johnson Berry @ Methodist* @ N.C. Wesleyan* Huntingdon* Point @ Piedmont* @ Maryville* Averett* Sewanee
Result L L L L L L L L L W L L L L L L W L L
Score 3-6 0-9 2-5 1-8 0-9 4-5 4-5 0-9 4-5 9-0 0-9 0-9 0-9 0-9 1-8 0-9 9-0 2-5 0-9
Longest Win Streak: 1 (3/15; 4/3) Longest Losing Streak: 9 (2/8-3/15) ________________________________________________
Longest Win Streak: 1 (2/18; 3/22; 4/5) Longest Losing Streak: 6 (2/19-3/19) ________________________________________________
2012 4-8 Overall (4-4 GSAC) Conference Finish: 3rd Head Coach: Sue Webb
5-0 1-5
Longest Win Streak: 6 (3/21-4/4) Longest Losing Streak: 4 (2/21-3/9) ________________________________________________
Date 2/25 3/15 3/16 3/17 3/20 3/28 3/31 4/3 4/4 4/11 4/12 4/17
Opponent @ Maryville* @ Carson-Newman LaGrange* Huntingdon* Berry Maryville* @ Huntingdon Sewanee Piedmont* @ Berry @ Piedmont* @ LaGrange*
Result W L W L L W L L L L L W
Score 9-0 0-9 8-1 3-6 3-6 8-1 3-6 1-8 2-7 2-7 2-7 7-2
2010 Longest Win Streak: 1 (2/25; 3/16; 3/28; 4/17) Longest Losing Streak: 5 (3/31-4/12) ________________________________________________
NCCAA National Tournament 11-11 Overall (4-2 AAC) Conference Finish: 3rd Head Coach: Katherine Smith Date 2/20 2/26 3/4 3/5 3/6 3/6 3/15
Opponent Result LaGrange W @ #22 Lee L Piedmont W Cedarville W @ Birmingham Southern L vs. Huntingdon W Cumberlands (Ky.) W
Score 9-0 1-8 7-2 6-3 1-8 9-0 6-3
2013 0-13 Overall Conference Finish: N/A Head Coach: John Hirte Date 2/2 2/20 2/26
Opponent @ Georgia Gwinnett @ Berry @ Emmanuel
Result L L L
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2015 Schedule Date Opponent Location Time 2/7 Snead State (Women) Lookout Mountain, Ga. 1:00 PM 2/13 at Sewanee (Women) Sewanee, Tenn. 8:00 PM 2/14 Gadsden State (Men) Lookout Mountain, Ga. 1:00 PM 2/21 at Birmingham Southern Birmingham, Ala. 12:00 PM 2/21 vs. Millsaps Birmingham, Ala. 5:00 PM 2/24 at Sewanee (Men) Sewanee, Tenn. 3:00 PM 2/27 Meredith* (Women) Lookout Mountain, Ga. 4:00 PM 2/28 at Agnes Scott (Women) Decatur, Ga. 11:00 AM 2/28 at Point (Men) West Point, Ga. 3:00 PM 3/6 at Greensboro* Greensboro, N.C. 3:00 PM 3/7 at Ferrum* Ferrum, Va. 10:00 AM 3/7 at Lynchburg Lynchburg, Va. 4:00 PM 3/14 William Peace* Lookout Mountain, Ga. 10:00 AM 3/14 Johnson Lookout Mountain, Ga. 5:30 PM 3/20 Berry Lookout Mountain, Ga. 4:00 PM 3/21 at LaGrange* LaGrange, Ga. 2:00 PM 3/24 at Oglethorpe Atlanta, Ga. 4:00 PM 3/27 Methodist* Lookout Mountain, Ga. 3:30 PM 3/28 N.C. Wesleyan* Lookout Mountain, Ga. 11:00 AM 4/1 Maryville* Lookout Mountain, Ga. 4:00 PM 4/3 at Huntingdon* Montgomery, Ala. 11:00 AM 4/7 Piedmont* Lookout Mountain, Ga. 3:30 PM 4/10 at Averett* Danville, Va. 3:00 PM 4/11 at Mary Baldwin* (Women) Staunton, Va. 11:00 AM 4/17-18 at USA South Tournament Rocky Mount, N.C.
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