2013-14 Juniata Women's Tennis News

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Video: Eagles in Flight, Megan Phillips
Video: Eagles in Flight, Megan Phillips

HUNTINGDON, Pa. - Women's tennis All-Conference selection Megan Phillips talks about her time as a Juniata Eagles and shares her plans for the future.

Women’s Tennis Earns Six ITA Scholar-Athlete Honors
Women’s Tennis Earns Six ITA Scholar-Athlete Honors

SKILLMAN, N.J – The Juniata College women’s tennis team earned six Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Scholar-Athlete honors for the 2014 season, the organization announced this afternoon. Rising seniors Charlotte Caddick (Lancaster, Pa. / Conestoga Valley) and Heather Waring (San Antonio, Tx. / John Jay) are earning the honor for the third year in a row, with rising junior Mitsuki Koh (Cupertino, Calif. / Monta Vista) earning her second, while rising juniors Tori Gray (York, Pa. / Central York) and Jacklyn Renninger (Manheim, Pa. / Manheim Central) along with freshman Samantha Hendricks (McVeytown, Pa. / Mifflin County) claim their first of the accolade.

Video: Highlights from 2014 Athletic Department Golf Outing
Video: Highlights from 2014 Athletic Department Golf Outing

HUNTINGDON, Pa. - On May 19 the Juniata College Athletic Department hosted the annual Golf Outing at Scotch Valley Country Club. Here are some highlights from that day.

Video: Highlights From 2014 Commencement
Video: Highlights From 2014 Commencement

Huntingdon, Pa. - On May 17, 2014, 75 Juniata College student-athletes received degrees at the 136th Annual commencement ceremony.

75 Student-Athletes Receive Degrees at 136th Annual Commencement
75 Student-Athletes Receive Degrees at 136th Annual Commencement

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – With each of their respective athletic careers at Juniata College officially over, the Eagle senior student-athletes had their sights on one more milestone, graduation. There were 75 student-athletes who participated in the 136th Annual Commencement on Saturday, May 17 to receive their degrees.

2013-14 Season-In-Review: Women’s Tennis
2013-14 Season-In-Review: Women’s Tennis

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Juniata College women’s tennis team opened the 2013-14 season with six consecutive wins. The Eagles finished with an overall 11-6 dual match record and qualified as the No. 4 seed in the Landmark Conference tournament for the second consecutive year. Juniata eventually fell to the three-time-consecutive conference champions from The University of Scranton, but still posted one of the best records in program history.

Landmark Announces Spring Sportsmanship Teams
Landmark Announces Spring Sportsmanship Teams

TOWSON, Md. – The Landmark Conference has announced the final All-Sportsmanship Teams for the inaugural season of the award. In the fall of 2013 the leagues’ Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) established the sportsmanship award as a way to recognize those who are making an impact through their fair play on the field. The team includes one representative from each institution for each sport as chosen by their coaches and teammates.

40 Juniata Student-Athletes Earn Landmark Academic Honor Roll
40 Juniata Student-Athletes Earn Landmark Academic Honor Roll

TOWSON, Md. – For the second time during the 2013-14 season, 40 Juniata College student-athletes earned Landmark Conference Academic Honor Roll standing, the league announced this morning. Juniata had 40 members on the fall honor roll and 29 after the winter season.

Juniata Celebrates Successes of Student-Athletes at Award Night
Juniata Celebrates Successes of Student-Athletes at Award Night

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – It was a night of reflection for the Juniata College athletics department as student-athletes recounted their seasons and the Big Five awards were announced at the annual Athletic Awards Night Sunday evening.

Waring and Phillips Nab Two All-Conference Honors
Waring and Phillips Nab Two All-Conference Honors

TOWSON, Md. – The three-year duo of senior Megan Phillips (Jefferson Hill, Pa./Thomas Jefferson) and junior Heather Waring (San Antonio, Tx./John Jay) earned First-Team All-Landmark Conference Doubles honors for the second consecutive year, the league announced this morning. Both Phillips and Waring were also named second-team all-conference for singles play.

Women’s Tennis Season Ends at No. 1 Scranton In Landmark Semis Loss
Women’s Tennis Season Ends at No. 1 Scranton In Landmark Semis Loss

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The 2014 season came to an end today for the Juniata College women’s tennis team as they fell 5-3 to the No. 1 seeded Royals of The University of Scranton in the Landmark Conference semifinals. The Eagles qualified for the league tournament as the No. 4 seed for the second year in a row and finish with an overall 11-6 record.

Juniata to Face No. 1 Seeded Royals In Landmark Conference Semis
Juniata to Face No. 1 Seeded Royals In Landmark Conference Semis

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – For the second year in a row the Juniata College women’s tennis team has qualified as the No. 4 seed in the Landmark Conference postseason tournament. The Eagles will travel to Scranton, Pa. to face the No. 1 seeded Royals of The University of Scranton.

Eagles Fall to Gettysburg on Final Day of Regular Season
Eagles Fall to Gettysburg on Final Day of Regular Season

GETTYSBURG, Pa. – The Juniata College women’s tennis team finished the regular season today with a 6-3 loss to Gettysburg College. The Eagles are now 11-5 on the year and move onto the Landmark Conference tournament where they will face the No. 1 seeded Royals from The University of Scranton, Tuesday, April 22, at 3:30 p.m. in Scranton, Pa.

Juniata Secures Final Playoff Spot with 5-4 Defeat of Goucher
Juniata Secures Final Playoff Spot with 5-4 Defeat of Goucher

TOWSON, Md. – On the final day of the Landmark Conference regular season, the Juniata College women’s tennis team clinched back-to-back playoff appearances with a dramatic 5-4 win over Goucher College. In a rematch of the 2013 league semifinals, the Eagles earned the No. 4 seed in the league tournament and will face No. 1 The University of Scranton in Scranton, Pa. next Tuesday, April 22, at 3:30 p.m.

Women’s Tennis Match at Messiah Cancelled
Women’s Tennis Match at Messiah Cancelled

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The women’s tennis match scheduled for today, April 15, between Juniata College and Messiah College has been cancelled due to rain. The match will not be rescheduled.

Juniata Still in the Hunt with 9-0 Win Over Drew
Juniata Still in the Hunt with 9-0 Win Over Drew

HUNTINGDON, Pa. – The Juniata College women’s tennis team kept its post-season hopes alive with a 9-0 win over Landmark Conference opponent Drew University. The Eagles improve to 10-4 on the year and 2-3 in league matches.