Finally, our first match has arrived. We will play a double-header tommorow against AUM and Olgethorpe. AUM is currently the #4 ranked team in NAIA. AUM has by far been our toughest opponent over the years, in fact, our closed match with them was a 5-4 loss. They are usually loaded with talented international players. The key to our match will be getting a quick start in doubles and hopefully, building on that momentum.
Unfortunately, we will be without Chris Goodwin, a 6 time NCAA All-American. Obviously, he will be sorely missed, but he is currently working hard rehabbing his injury, and we are optimistic he will be ready to go by Indoors. This gives the younger players a shot at the lineup and us as a coaching staff to evaluate these guys against the talented AUM team.
Dillon Pottish, will anchor our team at the number 1 spot like he has done the past 3 years. Dillon continues to be the hardest working player in Division III and is ready to begin his final season at Emory. I always in enjoy watching Dillon compete against AUM because it validates my belief that he can hang with anyone in the country no matter what Division they are in.
Coach Howell has done a very nice job of building the Olgethorpe program. Coach Howell has improved his team each year and they are currently ranked #7 in Atlantic-South region. We will need to quickly rebound from the AUM match and get mentally and physically ready to play.
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