The Maroon tiger. (Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia) 19??-current, September 17, 1998, Image 8

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Newspaper Page TextSPORTS Tennis team plans to serve up another title By Michael Moss Staff Writer No doubt about it. Morehouse College tennis is one of the best kept secrets on campus. And with 5 consecutive SIAC championships and 18 out of the last 19 conference titles, it's also one of the winningest programs here. Last year the team finished with a 20-6 record, placing them first in the conference. They made it to the nationals, but lost in the first round to the number 3 team in the nation. "It was the first time the entire team had made it to the national tournament," said Coach Willie Shaw. "In the past, we've had some individuals who advanced to the national tournament, but this was the first time the team made that accomplishment." This year's team sports four returning lettermen: Robert Williams, Jason Blake, Michael Roberts, and Joshua Knight. All four achieved all conference honors last year, and are expected to do the same this go around. Juniors Robert Williams and Jason Blake will be carrying much of the load this year. "They are my number one doubles team," Shaw said. "They play 1 and 4 in singles." Despite the individual accomplishments of Blake and Williams, a very strong team emphasis is being placed this year. "We have a strong team," said Williams, who has been on the team for two years, and was conference MVP both his freshman and sophomore year. "It's a team effort. It's not just two people. Everybody works hard on the team, so I am sure we will do even better; we will make it and win a few rounds at regionals this year." The team is very excited about this year's season, and about how the team looks. Freshmen Jessie Melton and Max Murphy are expected to fill in holes left from last year's team. Shaw knows that Morehouse is the team to beat in the SIAC this year, but wants them to stay humble. "I think we have to prove ourselves on the court. I don't like to make predictions," he said. "Sometimes they come back to haunt you." But Shaw is not ruling out a championship. "Our goals are to get back into the national tournament, and to move to the next level which is getting into the finals," Shaw said. "That is our goal for this year, and we are going to be working hard for that." ©1998 Wachovia Corporation WACHOVIA 1 800 WACHOVIA WWW.WACHOVIA.COM Let- started. THE CO L L E G E"' A C C O U N T FREE CHECKING • FREE WACHOVIA ATM USE • NO MINIMUM BALANCE • UNLIMITED CHECK WRITING Wachovia Bank is a member FDIC. Accounts subject to approval.