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October 3, 2007
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.
Tennis Player of the Week
Tennis Player of the Week
Chris
Fletcher, Methodist - The senior from New Castle, New
Hampshire totaled a 5-1 singles record and a 2-1 doubles mark at the ITA
Southeast Regionals last week. As the sixth-seeded singles player in the
top flight, Fletcher reached the finals of the tournament before falling
in a third-set tiebreaker. Fletcher won five matches to reach the
finals, including a 6-0, 6-1 quarterfinal victory over the top-seeded
player in the draw. In doubles action, Fletcher teamed with his brother,
Andrew, to win two matches, falling in the quarterfinals to the
top-seeded duo from Christopher Newport. Also Nominated: John Mook, Christopher Newport; David
Sutton, Greensboro.
Tennis Rookie of the Week
Tennis Rookie of the Week
Ricky
Connor, Christopher Newport - The freshman from
Alexandria, Virginia totaled a 4-0 singles record and a 3-1 doubles mark
at the ITA Southeast Regionals last week. In the B-2 singles flight
Connor was crowned champion by going 4-0 without losing more than four
games in any match. He defeated Todd Green of Washington (Md.), 6-0,
6-0, for the title. In doubles action, Connor teamed with Dylan Young to
win three matches before falling in the finals, in a tiebreaker. Also
Nominated: Mike Roth, Methodist.
Golfer of the Week
Golfer of the Week
Nick
Bova, Methodist - The senior from Bloomington,
Illinois shot a nine-under par 135 to win the Greensboro Invitational. Bova,
who won his third collegiate tournament, led the Monarchs to a first
place finish in the two-day tournament. Bova shot a first round 69 then followed with a
career-low 66 in
round two. Also Nominated: Josh Cumming, Greensboro.
Golf Rookie of the Week
Golf Rookie of the Week
Joshua
Ryals, Greensboro - The freshman
from Randleman, North Carolina shot an 11-over 155 at the Greensboro
Invitational. Ryals shot an opening
round 77 and followed with a 78 in his
closing round to finish second on the team and tied for 33rd overall at the tournament.
For more information, please contact the USA South Sports Information
Director Mike Christie at
(910) 630-7326 or
sid@usasouth.net
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