Three players from the Calvin University women's tennis team were honored as College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District. Seniors Tessa Holman and Julia Hooker, along with junior Sabrina Lopez, received the accolade. The team achieved a 10-8 season record, including 6-2 in MIAA, and reached the MIAA Tournament Final, tying for second place overall. To qualify for CSC honors, players needed a minimum 3.50 GPA and participation in 70% of games. Holman was recognized for the third consecutive year, while Hooker received her second honor, and Lopez earned it for the first time.

By the Numbers
  • Calvin women's tennis finished the season with a 10-8 record and 6-2 in MIAA play.
  • Tessa Holman recorded a 9-7 singles record, while Julia Hooker achieved 12-5, including an 8-0 mark in league play; Sabrina Lopez went 13-4, also 8-0 in MIAA.
State of Play
  • All three honorees are nursing majors, underscoring a strong academic performance.
  • The women's tennis team demonstrated resilience, advancing to the MIAA Tournament Final.
What's Next

The players aim to continue their academic and athletic success, contributing to the team's future endeavors. They have potential to build upon this year's achievements in the next season.

Bottom Line

The recognition of Holman, Hooker, and Lopez highlights the successful balance of academics and athletics at Calvin University, setting a benchmark for future student-athletes.