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Locals earn dIII ITA year-end awards

James Maimonis, Communications and Engagement Coordinator | May 19, 2017

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced the men's and women's Division III regional award winners on Monday, May 15th. The national award winners will be released on Tuesday, May 23rd. New England took home 14 awards in total, which included players, coaches and schools.

 

Below is a list of the winners either from New England or who play collegiately in New England:

 

Men

 

Northeast


Wilson/ITA Coach of the Year: Mike Fried, Wesleyan University
ITA Assistant Coach of the Year: Bryce Parmelly, Middlebury College
ITA/Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship Award: Brian Grodecki, Williams College
ITA Rookie of the Year: Alberto De Miendola, Babson College
ITA Player to Watch: Steven Chen, Wesleyan University
ITA Most Improved Senior: Vlad Murad, Colby College

 

Women

 

Northeast


Wilson/ITA Coach of the Year: Kate Bayard, Tufts University
ITA Assistant Coach of the Year: Alex Howard, Tufts University
ITA/Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship Award: Mia Gancayco, Williams College
ITA Rookie of the Year: Camille Smukler, Amherst College
ITA Player to Watch: Christina Puccinelli, Middlebury College
ITA Most Improved Senior: Hannah Atkinson, Williams College
ITA Senior Player of the Year: Joulia Likhanskaia, Bowdoin College
ITA Community Service Award: Tufts University

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