Tiger tennis teams cap historic seasons with ITA Awards

With the Cowley College men's tennis team finishing as the national runner-up and the Lady Tiger tennis team placing third nationally, the Tiger tennis teams were well represented on the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-American lists.

Takeshi Taco (No. 2 singles, No. 1 doubles) and Jack Clements (No. 1 singles, No. 1 doubles) were each named singles and doubles All-Americans, while Andoni Garmendia (No. 5 singles) was also named an All-American. Taco teamed with Clements to capture the national championship at No. 1 doubles, while Taco and Garmendia were singles national champions. In addition to his strong doubles play, Clements was the national runner-up at No. 1 singles.

Lady Tiger tennis players Ane Ibarra and Andrea Rodriguez teamed to capture the No. 3 doubles title and were named All-Americans, as were the doubles tandem of Lea Rebreyend and Laura Quezada, and singles players Isid Hernandez and Saara Kunakunova.

Arianna Raga-Simoes was named the Women's Tennis Region III ITA Assistant Coach of the Year for her efforts.

Manuel Raga, who was named the Men's Tennis Region III Wilson ITA Coach of the Year in 2019, was proud of his players and coaching staffs' accomplishments.

"This year was special for our programs, we had historic and record-breaking results," Raga said. "I am truly thankful to be amongst so many amazing student-athletes."