(LEBANON, Ill., Apr. 21)- McKendree University head tennis coach
Raquel Allen has announced the addition of three signees to her 2016-17 recruiting class on Thursday.
Alena Hinch, Kaela Mack, and Jessica Molinari will each join the program this fall.
McKENDREE UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S TENNIS SIGNEE/2016-17
Alena Hinch (Hometown: Decatur, II.)
5'8"– Mt. Zion High School (Decatur Athletic Club)
Hinch was a state qualifier in doubles her junior year.
Coach Allen on Hinch--"Alena is a great fit for our program. She is a good player, who is very excited to attend Mckendree. I am certain she will develop tremendously throughout the years she will spend with the team."
Kaela Mack (Hometown: Hazel Crest, II.)
5'5"– Homewood Flossmoor High School
Mack was a four-time state qualifier at Homewood Flossmoor before being voted the team's Most Valuable Player her senior year. Mack intends to major in pre-dental care at McKendree.
Coach Allen on Mack -- "We are very fortunate to have Kaela as a part of our women's tennis team. Kaela had some division I offers and still chose to attend McKendree. She is a strong player who will work hard for our program with her strong work ethic."
Jessica Molinari (Hometown: Waterloo, II.)
5'0"– Waterloo High School
Molinari sported a combined 50-26 record in four years at Waterloo High including a 17-5 clip her senior season, earning All-Conference honors her final three seasons.
Coach Allen on Molinari -- "Jessica had a successful record in doubles in high school and she will help our program to improve in both doubles and singles. She is a consistent player and will work hard for our group on and off the court."
