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August 2, 2011
Cyclone team tryouts
Thinking about joining the women's tennis team in
the fall? Then head to tryouts on Wednesday, August 17 at 3 p.m. on the tennis
courts located on the west side of campus next to Building C. For more
information contact coach Bill Finn at (708) 974-5213 or e-mail
Finn@morainevalley.edu.
March 10, 2011
Marist High School women’s tennis star signs letter of
intent with Cyclones
Marist senior and number one singles player Nicole Selvaggio recently signed a letter of intent to play tennis at Moraine Valley
starting in the fall. Selvaggio is ranked among the top 30 female tennis players
in the state. She also was named a 2011-12 state scholar by the Illinois Student
Assistance Commission.
"Signing Nicole is by far the best quality recruit for women’s tennis we've
signed at Moraine Valley. We expect great things from her," said women’s tennis
coach Bill Finn.
2010 Season
Season Record: 0-8
Conference Record: 0-4
|
Day |
Date |
Opponent |
Location |
Time |
W/L |
|
Tues. |
8/31 |
Illinois Valley CC |
Home |
3 p.m. |
L 3-6 |
|
Fri. |
9/3 |
College of DuPage |
Away |
3:30 p.m. |
L 3-6 |
|
Tue. |
9/7 |
North Central College JV |
Home |
2 p.m. |
L 0-9 |
|
Mon. |
9/13 |
College of Lake County* |
Home |
2:45 p.m. |
L 1-8 |
|
Tue. |
9/14 |
Waubonsee CC* |
Home |
2:45 p.m. |
L 1-8 |
|
Fri. |
9/17 |
McHenry County College* |
Home |
2:45 p.m. |
L 1-8 |
|
Tues. |
9/21 |
Elgin Community College* |
Away |
2:45 p.m. |
L 1-8 |
|
Fri. |
9/24 |
Sauk Valley Community College |
Away |
3 p.m. |
L 3-6 |
|
Thurs.-Sat. |
9/30-10/2 |
Region IV Tournament @ Moraine Valley |
Home |
5 p.m. & 8 a.m. |
7th Place |
|
Fri.-Thurs. |
5/6-12/2011 |
NJCAA Tournament @ Tucson, AZ |
Away |
TBA |
N/A |
*Denotes Conference Game
October 6, 2010
Cyclones finish in regionals
For all their struggles this season, the Cyclones
peaked at their final match, the NJCAA Region IV tournament, to end their 2010
run.
The team placed seventh in the tournament, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, and first-year
player Veronica Canseco (Argo) advanced to the semifinals before being
eliminated. Despite the finish, coach Bill Finn was pleased with the team’s
improvement overall, a goal from the start.
"We saw marked improvement in all the players all year. They were great practice
players, stayed overtime and worked hard. They were playing their best tennis at
the end of the year, unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to make up for us in the
standings," Finn said.
Top sophomores Daisy Burke (Morton East) and
Cynthia Rimmer (Sandburg) say
goodbye to the Cyclones after a hardworking season, and three promising players
are already set to return next year—Canseco, Nicole Baffin (Reavis) and
Jessica Schiesl (Oak Lawn).
"It’s sad to say goodbye to a couple of top sophomore players, but we look
forward to next year and the potential," Finn said.
September 25, 2010
Regular season done for 'Clones
The regular season for women’s tennis is short and
sweet, but ended with a long match against Sauk Valley Community College Sept.
24. Under windy conditions, the Cyclones mustered wins by Cynthia Rimmer
(Sandburg), Jessica Schiesl (Oak Lawn) and Veronica Canseco (Argo) in the team
loss. This match ended a rough season for the Cyclones who now head into the
Region IV Tournament at home this weekend.
September 22, 2010
Sole winner for Cyclones
Cyclone Veronica Canseco (Argo) continued her win
streak by giving Moraine Valley their sole win against Elgin Community College
Sept. 21.
September 14, 2010
Cyclones have lone winner
The Cyclones had one lone winner in their 1-8 loss Sept. 13 against College of
Lake County. Veronica Canseco (Argo) played well at the number six singles,
winning one for the team.
September 7, 2010
Cyclones fall to Chapparals
The women’s tennis team dropped their match Sept.
3 to College of DuPage, 3-6. Nicole Mazor (Shepard) and Veronica Canseco (Argo)
accounted for all three points and played well.
September 3, 2010
Hard work in play for Cyclones
Hard work and continuous improvement are the name of the game for the
Cyclones this season. With four returners and five newcomers, the team is set
to play.
Daisy Burke (Morton East) is back this year and the number one singles player
for the Cyclones. Cynthia Rimmer (Sandburg) has worked on her court play and
has improved since last season, putting her at the number two spot. Sonia Almaraz (Morton East) and
Jenny Morales (Reavis) had limited action with the
Cyclones last year, but expect to be battling to get in the lineup this time
around.
There is potential with the new arrivals, including Jessica Schiesl (Oak
Lawn), Brittanie Fourte (Eisenhower) and Nicole Baffin (Reavis).
Nicole Mazor
(Shepard) played on the Cyclone women’s soccer and basketball teams last season,
and this true athlete is taking her skills to the tennis courts this year.
Veronica Canseco (Argo) also comes from a cross country and soccer background,
and is already showing much promise with a racket in hand.
“I think this is a good group,” said coach Bill Finn. “We’re looking to improve
every week and play our best matches by the end of the season. We’ve already
improved since the first day, so good things are ahead for this team.”
Finn will be joined this year by assistant coach Matt Pietruszka, who is a local
tennis instructor.
July 23, 2010
Team tryouts
Thinking about joining the women's tennis team in
the fall? Then head to tryouts on Monday, August 23 at 3 p.m. on the tennis
courts located on the west side of campus next to Building C. For more
information contact coach Bill Finn at (708) 974-5213 or e-mail
Finn@morainevalley.edu.
June 14, 2010
Tennis players needed
The Moraine Valley women's tennis team is looking
for any interested players for the fall season. Scholarships are available, so
break out the racket. For additional information, call coach Bill Finn at (708)
974-5213 or stop by G217.
2009 Season
Season Record: 3-7
Conference Record: 1-4
|
Day |
Date |
Opponent |
Location |
Time |
W/L |
|
Mon. |
8/31 |
Illinois Valley CC |
Away |
3 p.m. |
L 4-5 |
|
Tue. |
9/1 |
St. Francis University |
Home |
2:45 p.m. |
L 0-9 |
|
Tue. |
9/8 |
Oakton Community College* |
Home |
2:45 p.m. |
W 8-1 |
|
Mon. |
9/14 |
College of Lake County* |
Away |
2:45 p.m. |
L 3-6 |
|
Tue. |
9/15 |
Waubonsee CC* |
Away |
2:45 p.m. |
L 1-8 |
|
Fri. |
9/18 |
McHenry County College* |
Away |
3 p.m. |
L 4-5 |
|
Mon. |
9/21 |
Sauk Valley College @ Waubonsee |
Away |
3:30 p.m. |
W 6-3 |
|
Tue. |
9/22 |
Elgin Community College* |
Home |
2:45 p.m. |
L 1-8 |
|
Thurs. |
9/24 |
Conference Rain Date |
TBA |
2:45 p.m. |
N/A |
|
Mon. |
9/28 |
North Central JV |
Home |
3 p.m. |
W 5-4 |
|
Tue. |
9/29 |
Elmhurst College |
Home |
2:45 p.m. |
L 1-8 |
|
Fri.-Sat. |
10/2-3 |
Region IV Tournament @ Moraine Valley |
Home |
8 a.m. |
5th Place |
|
Sat.-Thurs. |
5/1-6/10 |
NJCAA Tournament @ Tucson, AZ |
Away |
TBA |
N/A |
*Denotes Conference Game
October 5, 2009
Cyclones swing to a finish
The women’s tennis team ended its season Oct. 3
in the Region IV tournament, finishing in fifth place. Carrie Wolf (Shepard) and
Stagg product Nicholle Rusnak each won their singles match while Eisenhower
grads Christina Castillo and Abigail Leiva won their doubles match.
“Those who scored were sophomores, and they stepped up and played well. The
three sophomores lent their valuable experience this season,” said coach Bill
Finn. “I hope the freshmen learned how to play strong and will come back next
year even tougher.”
Moraine Valley ended with a 3-7 season record and 1-4 conference record. Despite
the end results, they were not indicative of how close some sets played out. The
players just needed to have a little more playing experience to be able to win a
few of those, Finn said.
“We have some good students to build on for next year-Leiva, Daisy Burke (Morton
East), Jenny Morales (Reavis), Sonia Almaraz (Morton East) and Cynthia Rimmer
(Sandburg). Almaraz really improved this year,” Finn said.
September 8, 2009
Hardworking tennis team ready to play
The women’s tennis team started their season
August 31 down a player, but are poised to build on some new additions and a
hard-work ethic.
Three returners are back to play for the Cyclones, including last year’s
Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference player of the year, Carrie Wolf
(Shepard). Christina Castillo (Eisenhower) looks to be a solid force in
her second year, and Nicholle Rusnak (Stagg) will lend her experience to
the team.
Some strong-hitting newcomers should work well with the Cyclones, especially one
of them, Abigail Leiva, who was doubles partner with Castillo at
Eisenhower. She is expected to do well at
the college level. Leiva will be joined by Morton East graduates Daisy Burke
and Sonia Almaraz, Jenny Morales (Reavis), and Cynthia Rimmer
(Sandburg).
“This will be a tough year because our competition is even tougher, but we have
a great group to work with,” said coach Bill Finn. “They are hard workers and
diligent. They want to work and are serious. They just have a great attitude.”
Finn will be assisted this season by sophomore Moraine Valley men’s tennis
player Justin Marquardt.
July 22, 2009
Tryouts set for women's tennis
Women interested in playing tennis at Moraine
Valley should come to tryouts at 2 p.m. on both August 24 and 25. Tryouts will
be held at the tennis courts on the southwest side of campus next to Building C
(the new Dr. Vernon O. Crawley Science Hall). For additional information call
coach Bill Finn at (708) 974-5213 or stop by G217.
2008 Season
Season Record: 3-5
Conference Record: 2-3
All-Region IV first team: Samantha Abrego (Thornton Fractional North)
All-Region IV second team: Katarzyna Harmata (Stagg), Christina Castillo
(Eisenhower) and Ashley Kleffman (Tinley Park)
Conference Player of the Year: Carrie Wolf (Shepard)
All-Conference honors: Wolf
|
Day |
Date |
Opponent |
Location |
Time |
W/L |
|
Fri. |
8/29 |
Calumet College of St. Joe's |
Home |
2:45 p.m. |
L 2-7 |
|
Tue. |
9/2 |
St. Francis University |
Away |
2:45 p.m. |
Canceled |
|
Wed. |
9/3 |
Illinois Valley CC |
Home |
3 p.m. |
W 7-2 |
|
Tue. |
9/9 |
College of Lake County* |
Home |
2:45 p.m. |
L 4-5 |
|
Thurs. |
9/11 |
Waubonsee CC* |
Home |
3:30 p.m. |
L 4-5 |
|
Tue. |
9/16 |
McHenry County College* |
Home |
2:45 p.m. |
W 7-2 |
|
Thurs. |
9/18 |
Elgin Community College* |
Away |
2:45 p.m. |
L 1-8 |
|
Tue. |
9/23 |
Oakton Community College* |
Away |
2:45 p.m. |
W 7-2 |
|
Thurs. |
9/25 |
Conference Rain Date |
TBA |
2:45 p.m. |
N/A |
|
Mon. |
9/29 |
Elmhurst College |
Home |
2 p.m. |
Canceled |
|
Wed. |
10/1 |
Sauk Valley College |
Away |
3 p.m. |
L 3-6 |
|
Fri.-Sat. |
10/3-10/4 |
Region IV Tournament @ Waubonsee CC |
Away |
9 a.m. |
3rd Place |
|
Sat.-Thurs. |
5/2-5/7, 2009 |
NJCAA Tournament @ Tucson, AZ |
Away |
TBA |
N/A |
*Denotes Conference Game
October 7, 2008
Cyclones finish season swinging strong
Members of the Cyclones tennis team ended the season at the pinnacle of their
game October 4 at the Region IV Tournament held at Waubonsee Community College.
The women tied with Sauk Valley Community College for third place, just one
point shy of placing second.
After a challenging season for the young team—a fourth place conference
finish—everything gelled in their final matches. Samantha Abrego (Thornton
Fractional North) won sixth singles and Katarzyna Harmata (Stagg) placed second
at second singles while Christina Castillo (Eisenhower) and Ashley Kleffman
(Tinley Park) earned second place at second doubles.
“We really improved and played unbelievable this weekend. Some women got into a
groove, played great and stepped up,” said head coach Bill Finn. “We
accomplished everything we set out at the beginning of the season—we wanted to
improve every week and play our best at the tournament.”
On another high note, Carrie Wolf (Shepard) was selected conference player of
the year for her stellar performance during the season.
If all seven athletes return next season, the team will be in great shape, Finn
said.
August
29, 2008
New challenges in 2008 season for women’s tennis
A whole new team, a whole new season and a whole new set of challenges face
Moraine Valley’s women’s tennis team in the 2008 season. After winning the
Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference title and the NJCAA Region IV Championship
in 2007, earning a berth to the NJCAA Division I Women’s National Tennis
Championship, head coach Bill Finn expected at least a couple of return players.
Without any returning veterans, the young team has some learning experiences
ahead, especially getting a feel for college-level tennis.
“In previous seasons we’ve qualified for nationals and had at least one returner
who knew the level of play. Now I have a brand new team,”
Finn said. “There will be challenges and I’m not sure how we’ll do, but I’m
optimistic. We’ve already gotten better since tryouts August 25, and their
attitudes are great.”
Carrie Wolf (Shepard), Christina Castillo (Richards) and Katarzyna Harmata
(Stagg) are expected to be the top players this season.
2007 Season
Season record: 6-3
Conference Record: 4-1
First-Team All-Region IV:
Andrea Body, Amy Gil, Christina Madrigal, Alison Moore
and Christina Ocampo
All-Conference: Body, Gil, Madrigal, Moore, Ocampo and Megan Kallemeyn
|
Date |
Opponent |
Location |
Time |
W/L |
|
Sept. 4 |
Olivet Nazarene University |
Away |
3 p.m. |
L 0-9 |
|
Sept. 5 |
Illinois Valley CC |
Home |
3 p.m. |
W 9-0 |
|
Sept. 6 |
Waubonsee CC* |
Away |
2:45 p.m. |
L 3-6 |
|
Sept. 8 |
COD Tournament |
Away |
9 a.m. |
3rd place
(of 8 teams) |
|
Sept. 11 |
College of Lake County* |
Away |
2:45 p.m. |
W 8-1 |
|
Sept. 18 |
McHenry County College* |
Away |
2:45 p.m. |
W 7-2 |
|
Sept. 20 |
Elgin Community College* |
Home |
2:45 p.m. |
W 5-4 |
|
Sept. 24 |
College of DuPage |
Away |
3 p.m. |
L 1-8 |
|
Sept. 25 |
Oakton Community College* |
Home |
2:45 p.m. |
W 9-0 |
|
Sept. 27 |
Conference Rain Date |
TBA |
TBA |
N/A |
Sept.
28-29 |
Skyway Conference at Waubonsee CC |
Away |
9 a.m. |
1st Place |
|
Oct. 4 |
Sauk Valley College |
Home |
4:30 p.m. |
W 8-1 |
|
Oct. 5-6 |
Region IV Tournament
at Moraine Valley CC |
Home |
9 a.m. |
1st Place |
|
May 3-9, 2008 |
NJCAA DIV I & II National
Championship |
Tucson, AZ |
N/A |
33rd Place |
May 14, 2008
Tennis team competes in hard-hitting national tournament
Amid a tough field of collegiate athletes and steamy weather, Moraine Valley’s
women’s tennis team met the challenge head on May 3-9 during the NJCAA Division
I Women’s National Tennis Championship in Tucson, Arizona.
Overall, the women took 33rd place. Veteran Amy Gil (Keystone) advanced to the
semi-finals in the singles consolation bracket and duo Andrea Body and veteran
Christina Madrigal (both from Stagg) scored some team points for the Cyclones in
the doubles consolation bracket.
“We played well. We were in a lot of matches and a lot of competitive matches,”
said head coach Bill Finn. “The kids played their hardest and did their best in
a huge heat environment [where the temperatures averaged 85 degrees]. I’m really
proud of the way the girls stepped up and came through this week and represented
Moraine Valley.”
The team earned the trip to Arizona after winning the NJCAA Region IV
Championship on Oct. 6. During the regular season, which takes place in the
fall, the Cyclones put up a 6-3 record and went 4-1 in the Illinois Skyway
Collegiate Conference, also earning them the conference title.

Women's tennis team
takes first place in Region IV tournament
Cyclones to compete for national championship this spring in
Tucson
The women's tennis team—in
only its fourth year of competition—has won the Region IV and Illinois Skyway
Collegiate Conference titles. The Cyclones will travel to the Randolph Tennis
Center in Tucson, Arizona, in May to compete for the national title.
The Cyclones secured their
national bid by winning the NJCAA Region IV Tournament on Oct. 5-6, a week after
capturing the conference crown.
Head coach Bill Finn is
excited about his team's performance during the regular season and is aware of
the talent his team will face at the national level.
"The girls on this team have
a strong work ethic, and they've done a really fantastic job this season of
grinding out some difficult wins," Finn said. "The team is really looking
forward to competing against some of the nation's best players this spring in
Arizona."
The conference and regional
champions include team captain Christina Madrigal (Stagg High School); Maren
Gausling, a first-year singles player from Germany; Alison Moore and Christina
Ocampo (both of Oak Lawn High School), who have played doubles together since
high school; veterans Amy Gil (Keystone High School) and Vanessa Chorne (Queen
of Peace High School); and first-year players Megan Kallemeyn (Chicago Christian
High School), Jennifer Bruno (Richards High School), Andrea Body (Stagg High
School), and Aurora Cerulli (Bolingbrook High School). Body, Gil, Madrigal,
Moore and Ocampo earned first-team recognition on the All-Region IV roster,
while Kallemeyn joined them on the all-conference roster.
"No matter who we put on the
court, our lineup has been competitive all season," Finn said. "I'm proud of the
time and effort all these girls have put in this year, both on the court and in
the classroom."
This is the third time in
four years that the Cyclone women's tennis team has earned the opportunity to
compete for the National Junior College Athletic Association's Division I
National Championship.
In addition to the team's
accomplishments, Finn also earned recognition as the Region IV Coach of the
Year, and took conference Coach of the Year honors as well. This is Finn's
fourth season as Moraine Valley's women's tennis coach, and his 24th
year as the college's Athletics director.
Women's tennis team looks to make a racket in regional play
After narrowly missing a third straight trip to the national tournament last
year, Moraine Valley's women's tennis team has high expectations for their 2007
campaign.
"I anticipate this team being one of the top three
in Region IV play," said Bill Finn, fourth-year head coach of the Cyclones'
squad. "We played with great intensity last season, and I expect this team will
show even more passion this fall."
Providing that passion this season will be a
combination of fierce competitors, including Maren Gausling, a first-year
singles player from Germany studying at Moraine Valley during the fall semester.
Gausling will take over the #1 singles position, bringing good ground strokes,
court smarts and a competitive edge to the Cyclones. Top recruit Megan Kallemeyn
(Chicago Christian High School), is a seasoned tournament player who coach Finn
believes will add additional depth to the roster. Finn also expects team captain
Christina Madrigal (Stagg High School), a hard-hitting, second-year player, to
challenge opponents with her powerful game. In addition, Alison Moore and
Christina Ocampo (both of Oak Lawn High School) will continue the aggressive
doubles partnership they've shared since high school.
Supplementing the Cyclones this year will be
Amy Gil (Keystone High School), a second-year player with experience and
steadiness; Andrea Body (Stagg High School), a talented first-year quick-hitter;
Aurora Cerulli (Bolingbrook High School), a fundamental first-year player;
Vanessa Chorne (Queen of Peace High School), a veteran player Finn describes as
a "grinder," who sat out last season after playing for the Cyclones in 2005; and
Jennifer Bruno, a first-year player and top recruit from Richards High School.
"These girls are all sharp competitors," Finn
said. "We have a very talented line-up, and the battle for spots on the
competitive roster will ensure that we have the best players on the court for
every match we play."
2006 Season
Season Record: 5-3
Finished in third place in the Illinois Skyway
Collegiate Conference
Finished in fourth place in National Junior College Athletic
Association Region IV Tournament
All-Conference Team:
Georgia Les (5th singles, Sandburg) and Amy Gil (6th singles, Keystone)
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