Team1/Jgup /orsuccess 'Doubles taught me one thingwhen one scores, all score,' said Mackey We had another successful season as we played our toughest schedule ever. The team did well compiling a record of 1211-1 overall and 5-1 in the conference," said Coach David Elliot. Elliot worked on keeping the team well-rounded, stressing academics and team work. A schedule of 22 competitions and three tournaments comprised the plans for the year. In one instance the team played six matches in nine days, and twice had two matches in the same day in different places. However, it was not the mere numbers that made the schedule tough, but the competition. "Playing several N.C.A.A. squads helped us get ready for our hardest conference matchesSouthern Arkansas University and Arkansas Tech," said freshman Lee Mackie. "They got us ready by making us play on a much more competitive level." The 13-man squad was divided into nine events, six singles and three doubles. Because the team points are derived from 66 percent singles and 33 percent doubles, ElSWINGING HARD. Ruy Martinez, senior, returns a waist line screamer. Several team members received All-NAJA recognition. Martinez received an honorable mention. Photo by Hernon Riverol. liot emphasized the importance of the doubles portion of the team's play. Doubles, though important, were only part of the team. The team's second and third ranked team won first place in district. Finishing in the second slot in the A.LC., the team marked its 13th consecutive year in one of the top two places of the conference. Composing this victory was a district record of 5-1 and a second place finish in the N.A.I.A. status. Teammates Carlos Ferreiro and Jorge Woog were also chosen as members of the All-A.LC. team. French received an honorable mention. As scholars, the team received an overall G.P.A. of approximately 3.0. Three of its members received "Academic All-American" status. They were Judd Sanderson, French and Gregg Barden. "Over all it was a great year. Elliot always encouraged us to do our best, both on and off the court," said French. -Ruy Martinez NEVER TOO SHORT. Greg Barden, senior, struggles to return a shot dropping over the net. Barden was also named Academic-All-American. -Photo by Hernon Riverol. Tennis 11
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