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For Immediate Release 7 May 2003
ALTAMONTE
SPRINGS, Fla. – No. 10 Southwest Baptist (24-5) received
huge honors at the NCAA Division II National Championship
banquet Wednesday night in Altamonte Springs, Fla. The awards
were presented by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association.
Head Coach John Bryant was named the North Central Region
Coach of the Year after taking his Bearcats to a 23-5 record
before Thursday. Bryant is in his 37th year at the helm of
the Bearcats.
No. 40 Dante Cipulli was named the North Central Region Rookie
of the Year for his efforts in 2002-03. Cipulli entered the
Sweet Sixteen with a 20-3 record this season in singles. In
doubles, he is 25-2 this season with his partner Johan Nortje.
No. 9 Andras Bori was named the North Central Region Arthur
Ashe/ITA Leadership and Sportsmanship Award. Bori entered
the week with an 18-3 record in singles and a 24-2 record
in doubles. He and his partner, Mark Eori, are ranked No.
5 in the nation in doubles. Bori won the North Central Region
Rookie of the Year Award last season.
The Senior Player of the Year for the North Central Region
went to Northwest Missouri State’s Jon Sanchez while
the Player to Watch was John Johnson of Washburn.
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