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Women's Tennis

ALMA WOMEN'S TENNIS TEAM CONCLUDES PLAY IN ORLANDO

The Scots’ Women’s Tennis team played their last match in Florida on Friday afternoon against Capital University (OH).

The singles lineup was Laura McKendry at one singles, Amy Baranowski at two singles, Abby McCue at three singles, Emily Noss at four singles, Heather Spratt at five singles, and Emi Allen at six singles. The doubles lineup was Laura McKendry and Emily Noss at one doubles, Jen Meloche and Lauren Stevenson at two doubles, and Kelsey Erwin and Amy Baranowski at three doubles. The Scots played extremely well and defeated Capital University 8-1. Freshmen Amy Baranowski, Emi Allen, Jen Meloche and Lauren Stevenson all stepped up to the plate and won at all of their positions.

The results of the singles were 2-6; 2-6 for one, 6-1; 6-1 for two, 6-0; 6-0 for three, 6-2; 6-1 for four, 6-0; 6-0 for five, and 6-0; 6-0 for six. The results of the doubles were 8-5 for one, 8-1 for two, and 8-2 for three.

The Scots return to Alma Friday morning.

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Coach Profile

Chris Hamstra

Chris Hamstra

Coach Hamstra graduated from Hope College in 2004 with a B.A. in Accounting. During his time at Hope, Hamstra was a four year student-athlete, received All-MIAA honors and was also named to the All-American team. Hamstra was also a member of MIAA Championship teams and brings that winning attitude and work ethic to his new position.

After graduation, Hamstra served as an assistant coach for Hope’s Swimming and Diving Program under Dr. John Patnott. Hamstra credits Dr. Patnott with helping him to understand the science of swimming and also the importance of season long work out plans. “As an assistant in his program, I was given the freedom to implement my own workouts into the system, providing me with insight into what it takes to develop season long plans.”