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UMW Women's Tennis Sweeps Top Honors on C2C All-Conference Teams

UMW Women's Tennis Sweeps Top Honors on C2C All-Conference Teams

The University of Mary Washington swept the major awards as the 2023 Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference (C2C) Women's Tennis Awards and All-Conference Teams have been announced.

Player of the Year: Abby Moghtader - Mary Washington

Senior Abby Moghtader gains C2C Player of the Year for the second time, after finishing with an undefeated conference record, and a ranking of 10th in the Atlantic South region. A two-time All-American, Moghtader has achieved a 9-13 record against nationally ranked competition at one singles.

Doubles Team of the Year: Amanda Hagino & Hana Kimmey - Mary Washington

Amanda Hagino and Hana Kimmey were named C2C Doubles Team of the Year after scoring a 15-5 record against nationally ranked competition. They are ranked third in the Atlantic South Region, and undefeated in conference play.

Rookie of the Year: Rebecca Stepleman - Mary Washington

Freshman Rebecca Stepleman earns C2C Rookie of the Year honors after standing out with an 11-6 record in singles, mainly at four for the Eagles, and teaming with Abby Moghtader at one doubles for a 12-9 mark.

Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Riley Smith - Mary Washington

Riley Smith, a business administration major with a minor is English literature, captured Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors with a perfect 4.0 GPA.  The junior has posted six wins in singles and nine in doubles this season.  Smith also works as an academic counselor and organizes volunteer activities for the team.

Coaching Staff of the Year: Head Coach: Alexandra Covington - Mary Washington

Alexandra Covington claimed C2C Coach of the Year honors in her first season in Fredericksburg, having led the Eagles to the top seed in the C2C Tournament and national ranking of 33rd with eight victories.


2023 All-C2C First Team Singles

NAME YR. POS. TEAM HOMETOWN PREVIOUS ALL-C2C HONORS
Sara Beckman So. 1st UC Santa Cruz Chula Vista, Calif. 2nd in '22
Abby Moghtader Sr. 1st Mary Washington Arnold, Md. 1st in '22, POY & 1st in '21
Raine Weis So. 1st Christopher Newport Ashland, Va. POY & ROY & 1st in '22
Natalie Sprenger So. 2nd UC Santa Cruz Boulder, Colo. 2nd in '22
Tessa Trate Jr. 2nd Christopher Newport Boone, N.C. 1st in '22, ROY & 1st in '21
Hana Kimmey Jr. 3rd Mary Washington Colorado Springs, Colo. 2nd in '22, 2nd in '21

 

2023 All-C2C Second Team Singles

NAME YR. POS. TEAM HOMETOWN PREVIOUS ALL-C2C HONORS
Katherine Tamesis  Sr. 1st  Salisbury Camden-Wyoming, Del. 2nd in '22, 2nd in '21
Amanda Hagino  Sr. 2nd  Mary Washington Columbia, Pa. 2nd in '22, 2nd in '21
Mia Linam  Jr. 3rd Christopher Newport Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.  
Rebecca Stepleman  Fr.  4th Mary Washington Frederick, Md.  
Emily Beckner  So.  5th Mary Washington Yorktown, Va. 2nd in '22
Riley Smith  Jr.  6th Mary Washington Leola, Pa.  

 

2023 All-C2C First Team Doubles

NAME YR. POS. TEAM HOMETOWN PREVIOUS ALL-C2C HONORS
Amanda Hagino Sr. 1st Mary Washington Columbia, Pa. 1st in '22, 1st in '21
Hana Kimmey Jr.  Colorado Springs, Colo. 2nd in '21
Tessa Trate Jr. 1st Christopher Newport Boone, N.C. 1st in '22, Doubles Team & 1st in '21
Raine Weis So.  Ashland, Va. 1st in '22
Abby Moghtader Sr. 2nd  Mary Washington Arnold, Md. Doubles Team & 1st in '22, 1st in '21
Rebecca Stepleman Fr.  Frederick, Md.  

 

 

 

2023 All-C2C Second Team Doubles

NAME YR. POS. TEAM HOMETOWN PREVIOUS ALL-C2C HONORS
Sara Beckman So.  1st UC Santa Cruz Chula Vista, Calif. 2nd in '22
Natalie Sprenger  So.  Boulder, Colo. 2nd in '22
Mia Linam  Jr.  2nd Christopher Newport Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.  
Kiersten Chang  Jr.  Fredericksburg, Va.  
Emily Beckner  So.  3rd Mary Washington Yorktown, Va.  
Riley Smith  Jr.  Leola, Pa.  

 

2023 All-C2C Second Team Doubles

NAME YR. POS. TEAM HOMETOWN PREVIOUS ALL-C2C HONORS
Sara Beckman So.  1st UC Santa Cruz Chula Vista, Calif. 2nd in '22
Natalie Sprenger  So.  Boulder, Colo. 2nd in '22
Mia Linam  Jr.  2nd Christopher Newport Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.  
Kiersten Chang  Jr.  Fredericksburg, Va.  
Emily Beckner  So.  3rd Mary Washington Yorktown, Va.  
Riley Smith  Jr.  Leola, Pa.