Eight members of the 2018 Fredonia Blue Devil women's tennis team were recently recognized by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association for their outstanding academic achievement. In addition, the entire team was also cited.
The Blue Devils named 2018-19 ITA All-Academic Scholar Athletes were rising seniors Avril King (Naples, N.Y.) and Olivia MacWilliams (Olean), rising juniors Sarah Bunk (Sayville) and Taylor Marelli (Riverhead), rising sophomores Mikayla Johnson (Lakewood) and Jane Chiacchia (Hamburg), and 2019 graduates Mallory Mecca (Derby) and Olivia Miller (Springwater). Each attained a grade-point average of 3.50 or higher in order to qualify.
Coach Matt Johnson's team also received an ITA Team Academic Award for attaining a overall GPA or 3.20 or higher.
The Blue Devils open their 2019 season on Aug. 30 when they visit D'Youville.
