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Davidson W. Tennis Signs Three For 2019-20 Season
12/12/2018 10:34:00 AM | Women's Tennis
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DAVIDSON, N.C. — Head coach Susanne Depka of the Davidson women's tennis program announced today the signing of three incoming freshmen for the 2019-20 season.
"We are extremely excited and fortunate to have such a talented incoming class," said Depka. "These three young ladies will not only bring depth and versatility, but will help continue to grow our culture with their positivity, process focus, leadership, and strong work ethic. We look forward to having them as a part of our wildcat tennis family!"
The Class of 2023 is Depka's second recruiting class since taking over the program for the 2017-18 season. The Wildcats, coming off a very impressive 16-5 season a year ago under Depka with a 5-1 mark in Atlantic 10 matches, will welcome Josie Schaffer (Greenwood Village, Colo.), Emma Heiderscheit (Naples, Fla.) and Franny Shea (Bozeman, Mont.) next Fall.
Meet the Class of 2023...
Name: Josie Schaffer
Hometown: Greenwood Village, Colo.
High School: Kent Denver
Why I wanted to attend Davidson: "I have always enjoyed being challenged in tennis and academics so Davidson was a perfect school for me to consider. Then when I visited the campus, I fell in love with the close knit community within the college and in the town. Davidson has some really amazing people and I can't wait to be a part of the community next year."
Tennis Accomplishments: Honored with the Phyllis Lockwood Award from the Colorado Tennis Association in February of 2019. The award is given to a female who exemplifies sportsmanship, leadership, and achievement in the tennis community.
Name: Emma Heiderscheit
Hometown: Naples, Florida
High School: Gulf Coast
Why I wanted to attend Davidson: "I chose Davidson because of the top notch academics and mid major level tennis. In addition, during both my visits to Davidson I was introduced to a variety of charming and interesting people that made it feel like home."
Tennis & Academic Accomplishments: 2018 semi-finalist of the USTA section championship ... 2018 Southwest Florida Athlete of the Year ... Florida high school state championship state runner-up ... 2018 Florida high school state doubles runner-up ... 2017 Florida high school team champion ... member of first female sports team to win a team state championship for Gulf Coast High ... AP Scholar with Distinction ... member of National Honor Society ... great grandfather Fredrick Hamrick attended Davidson.
Name: Franny Shea
Hometown: Bozeman, Mont.
High School: Capistrano Connections Academy
Why I wanted to attend Davidson: "I chose Davidson because of the small class sizes, beautiful campus, and supportive tennis team. When I was on my visit I noticed a unique relationship between the coaches and the players that I wanted to be a part of. The instant connection I felt with the girls on the team and coaches made Davidson the easy choice for me."
Tennis Accomplishments: Jeff Chai memorial tournament champion ... San Diego 29th annual Todd short memorial finalist ... Las Vegas Intermountain sectional semi-finalist ... qualified for nationals three years in a row ... ranked No. 1 in Montana in every age group ... four-year Honor Roll honoree (2015-18).
DAVIDSON, N.C. — Head coach Susanne Depka of the Davidson women's tennis program announced today the signing of three incoming freshmen for the 2019-20 season.
"We are extremely excited and fortunate to have such a talented incoming class," said Depka. "These three young ladies will not only bring depth and versatility, but will help continue to grow our culture with their positivity, process focus, leadership, and strong work ethic. We look forward to having them as a part of our wildcat tennis family!"
The Class of 2023 is Depka's second recruiting class since taking over the program for the 2017-18 season. The Wildcats, coming off a very impressive 16-5 season a year ago under Depka with a 5-1 mark in Atlantic 10 matches, will welcome Josie Schaffer (Greenwood Village, Colo.), Emma Heiderscheit (Naples, Fla.) and Franny Shea (Bozeman, Mont.) next Fall.
Meet the Class of 2023...
Name: Josie Schaffer
Hometown: Greenwood Village, Colo.
High School: Kent Denver
Why I wanted to attend Davidson: "I have always enjoyed being challenged in tennis and academics so Davidson was a perfect school for me to consider. Then when I visited the campus, I fell in love with the close knit community within the college and in the town. Davidson has some really amazing people and I can't wait to be a part of the community next year."
Tennis Accomplishments: Honored with the Phyllis Lockwood Award from the Colorado Tennis Association in February of 2019. The award is given to a female who exemplifies sportsmanship, leadership, and achievement in the tennis community.
Name: Emma Heiderscheit
Hometown: Naples, Florida
High School: Gulf Coast
Why I wanted to attend Davidson: "I chose Davidson because of the top notch academics and mid major level tennis. In addition, during both my visits to Davidson I was introduced to a variety of charming and interesting people that made it feel like home."
Tennis & Academic Accomplishments: 2018 semi-finalist of the USTA section championship ... 2018 Southwest Florida Athlete of the Year ... Florida high school state championship state runner-up ... 2018 Florida high school state doubles runner-up ... 2017 Florida high school team champion ... member of first female sports team to win a team state championship for Gulf Coast High ... AP Scholar with Distinction ... member of National Honor Society ... great grandfather Fredrick Hamrick attended Davidson.
Name: Franny Shea
Hometown: Bozeman, Mont.
High School: Capistrano Connections Academy
Why I wanted to attend Davidson: "I chose Davidson because of the small class sizes, beautiful campus, and supportive tennis team. When I was on my visit I noticed a unique relationship between the coaches and the players that I wanted to be a part of. The instant connection I felt with the girls on the team and coaches made Davidson the easy choice for me."
Tennis Accomplishments: Jeff Chai memorial tournament champion ... San Diego 29th annual Todd short memorial finalist ... Las Vegas Intermountain sectional semi-finalist ... qualified for nationals three years in a row ... ranked No. 1 in Montana in every age group ... four-year Honor Roll honoree (2015-18).
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