Rockets Hand Out Postseason Team Awards

TOLEDO, Ohio – The Toledo men's tennis team handed out its postseason awards on Sunday, April 30 at its end-of-the-year awards dinner. Four awards were handed out after a team vote, including Most Valuable Player, Newcomer of the Year, Most Improved Player and Team Leadership awards.

"It has been a challenging year," said Head Coach Al Wermer. "We've had a lot of positives, but the obstacles were significant. I've seen everyone grow lot this year and the adversity we faced will help all of us moving forward."

Senior Stjepan Sisko was named the team MVP for the fourth-consecutive year and was also presented with the Team Leadership award for the second-straight season.

Freshman Thawin Suksathaporn was voted the team's Newcomer of the Year after his first year with the Midnight Blue & Gold, while sophomore Reid Teatsorth was honored as the team's Most Improved Player.

At the conclusion of the banquet, sophomore Vince Anzalone was honored with the program's annual Brian Engel Award, which is given to the most deserving player who has shown excellence in tennis, academics, leadership, sportsmanship and community service.

The award is named for former Toledo tennis player and Varsity 'T' Hall of Famer, Brian Engel, and it is voted on by Head Coach Al Wermer, Brian Engel and the 2015 winner, Mark Singnil.

Most Improved Player: Reid Teatsorth, So.
Newcomer of the Year: Thawin Suksathaporn, Fr.
Most Valuable Player: Stjepan Sisko, Sr.
Team Leadership Award: Stjepan Sisko, Sr.
Brian Engel Award: Vince Anzalone, So.

Players Mentioned

Vince Anzalone

Stjepan Sisko

Thawin Suksathaporn

Reid Teatsorth

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