STEPHENSON TO JOIN SAINTS TENNIS TEAM
Leah Goode
4/28/2009 9:31:17 AM
GAFFNEY, S.C.— Limestone College Head Tennis Coach Keith Turner has announced that Mike Stephenson (Bristol, England) will join the Saints program next season. Stephenson will be a sophomore next fall and comes to Limestone from High Point University.
“I am very pleased that Mike will be joining our team next year,” stated Turner. “He is a very talented athlete who will play an important role on the team in both singles and doubles. His experience of playing Division I tennis at High Point will help us towards our goal of winning the Conference Carolinas championship next year.”
Stephenson had an outstanding prep career in England. He won the state championship in the 18-and-under and 16-and-under divisions. He also won the Nationals Schools Tournament while attending Millfield High School.
He is the son of David and Joanne and has three brothers: Daniel, Edward, and Benjamin. Stephenson will also play soccer for Limestone.