April 17, 2008
USA South Announces Men's Tennis Awards
Senior Chris Fletcher earned First Team honors

FAYETTEVILLE, NC - The USA South Athletic Conference has announced its All-Conference awards for men's tennis. A total of 23 student-athletes have been named to the teams. Three Monarchs received All-Conference honors highlighted by senior Chris Fletcher's First Team recognition.

Recently ranked second in the region, Fletcher finished 14-1 at number one singles during the regular season and teamed up with freshman Matthew Taylor to go 10-4 in doubles. Fletcher picked up three wins over regionally ranked opponents to lead the Monarchs. Sophomore Dylan Knox went 10-5 at number four singles and also finished 10-4 in doubles with teammate Rob Currier. Sophomore Jarrod Bogard was named an Honorable Mention selection.

The USA South has also recognized an All-Sportsmanship Team including a member from each conference school who has demonstrated integrity and honor during the season. Senior Chris Fletcher has been chosen to represent Methodist.

The 2008 USA South Men's Tennis All-Conference Teams follow:

Player of the Year
John Mook - Chris. Newport

Rookie of the Year
Antti Saari - N.C. Wesleyan

Coach of the Year
Rush Cole - Chris. Newport

First Team
Chris Fletcher - Methodist
Eddie Glidewell - Chris. Newport
John Mook - Chris. Newport
Erick Ocampo - Averett
Antti Saari - N.C. Wesleyan
David Sutton - Greensboro

Second Team
Brandon Brown - Ferrum
Marcelo Diaz - Averett
Dylan Knox - Methodist
Dusty Nelson - Chris. Newport
Xavier Ruiz - Averett
Lorenzo Sison - Chris. Newport

Honorable Mention
Jarrod Bogard - Methodist
Ricky Connor - Chris. Newport
Mike Harrison - N.C. Wesleyan
Cody Jarrell - Shenandoah
Kevin Repper - Chris. Newport
Matt Smith - N.C. Wesleyan

All-Sportsmanship Team
Jeff Imgrund - Averett
Eddie Glidewell - Chris. Newport
Matt Mellone - Ferrum
Zach Bruff - Greensboro
Chris Fletcher - Methodist
Kalpesh Patel - N.C. Wesleyan
Travis Dohm - Shenandoah