Kohawk Newsletter 9/22/13

The Men's Team fared well at the IIAC Individual Conference Tournament this past Friday and Saturday.  Junior, Noah Sprinkel, walked away with the Singles and Doubles (paired with sophomore, Riley Galbraith) crown.  Noah was joined in the semi-finals of Flight A with teammates, Ryan Hickman (sophomore) and Alex Bernt (freshman).  Coe duo, Mike Janssen (senior) and Sean Stokstad (senior), also picked up 3rd place in Flight A Doubles.  Mark Kroll (sophomore) took 3rd place in Flight B Singles, Mike Woolf (senior) and Alex Leovic (senior) captured 2nd place in B Doubles, and Coe had all 4 participants in the Flight C semi-final match-ups, with Bill Young (freshman) taking the Title.  Full story here.

The Women's Team competed at the ITA Regional Tournament in St. Peter, MN.  Tai Lucero (senior) was awarded the top seed by virtue of her past success, and earned respect.  Lucero was defeated in a four hour Round of 16 match that culminated with an exciting 3rd set tiebreaker, but we could not be prouder to have had Tai represent the Kohawks in her tenacious nature, and with integrity and sportsmanship.  She graciously congratulated her opponent after the battle.  Tai also paired with Jordan Ferree (junior) to advance to the Doubles quarterfinal, before falling to the top seed from Carleton, 8-6.  Seven other ladies competed, and each picked up at least one victory.  Sarah Lasecki (freshman) was the runner-up in a Midwest Invite draw, having fallen to an opposing school's top player in a 3 set final.

The front row trio in the foreground.

The women look to seal the Fall Conference Title this Saturday.  They will play Loras and Dubuque.  The Men will take their turn at the ITA Regional this Friday-Sunday; Noah will be one of the top seeds.

I hope this newsletter finds you well, and with your own exciting week ahead!

Go Kohawks!