May 7, 2010

Mann Highlights Three Netters With Postseason Honors

Oglethorpe junior Felix Mann of Herndon, Virginia highlighted the men's tennis player's who received postseason recognition from the SCAC. Mann collected All-SCAC First Team Honors while Bryan Bailey and Alex Biffle received Honorable Mention status.

Mann amassed a sparkling 21-4 record from the number one singles position for Oglethorpe this season, including going 10-1 against SCAC opponents. He collected 67 votes from the coaches in the conference to finish in third place for the Player-of-the-Year race.

Bailey, a sophomore from Hebron, Kentucky, posted a 23-2 overall record from the number four doubles position. He received 8 votes to earn the Honorable Mention distinction.

Biffle, a freshman from greenwood, South Carolina, went 18-6 on the season from the number three singles spot. He received 7 votes amongst the conference coaches to garner Honorable Mention status.

All three players will return for the Petrels next season after posting their highest finish of fourth place in the SCAC just this past season.

Felix Mann goes to the backhand.

Bryan Bailey advances for a volley.

Alex Biffle prepares to return service.