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The 2010 University of Charleston Women's Tennis Media Guide was created by Tianni Kelly, Dion Peters, and Holly Sabatka as an assignment for the Sports Information/Media class at the University of Charleston (WV) in fall 2010.

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Quick Facts:

Location: Charleston, WVEnrollment: approx. 1,400Founded: 1888Nickname: Golden EaglesColors: Maroon & GoldHome Courts: SchoenbaumNational Affiliation: NCAA IIPresident: Dr. Edwin WelchAthletic Director: Tom Nozica

Table of ContentsUC HISTORY 3ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION 4-5UC ADMINISTRATION 6-8ATHLETIC TRAINERS 9ROSTER 10COACHING STAFF 11-122010 ALPHABETIC ROSTER 13PLAYER BIOS 14-20ALL CONFERENCE PLAYERS 212008-2009 SEASON REVIEW 222008-2009 RESULTS 232009-2010 SEASON REVIEW 242009 SEASON RECORDS 252010-2011 FALL SCHEDULE 262010-2011 SPRING SCHEDULE 272010 SEASON RECORDS 28FACILITY INFORMATION 29

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Credits: The 2010 University

of Charleston Women’s Tennis Team Media Guide was written and designed by Holly Sabatka, Tianni Kelly and Dion Peters for SPAD 325 – Sports Info/Media, Fall 2010

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From 1935 to 1947, the college was located in downtown Charleston, holding classes in several separate buildings. During these years, the college grew steadily, in part because of a merger with Kanawha Junior College and an affiliation with the Mason College of Fine Arts and Music. Recognizing the need for a unified campus, in 1947 construction of the present facilities began on the south bank of the Kanawha River. The Board of Trustees changed the name from Morris Harvey College to the University of Charleston on December 13, 1978. Today, the University still benefits from its location in the dynamic capital city and from the beauty of West Virginia's hills. Proximity to the seat of government, to the state's largest medical, commercial, and financial centers and to major research and manufacturing facilities provides excellent opportunities for experiential learning. The University serves the community as a focal point for numerous intellectual, scientific, cultural, athletic and civic events. These interactions between the University and the community are vital to the achievement of the University's mission.

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The University of Charleston was founded by the Southern Methodist denomination in 1888 as Barboursville Seminary in Barboursville, West Virginia, and became a college in 1889. In 1901, it was renamed Morris Harvey College in honor of a prominent donor. During the Great Depression, the college moved to Charleston to take advantage of the larger metropolitan area. As a result of the merger between the Methodist church North and South, the college disaffiliated from the denomination and Morris Harvey College became independent in 1942.

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M.S., Ohio State University(304) 357- 4820 (Office)(304) 774-0412 (Fax)[email protected]

B.A., University of CharlestonM.S., Marshall UniversityPh. D. Lacrosse University(304) 357- [email protected]

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Dr. Bren StevensAssociate Athletic Director/ SWAHead Volleyball Coach

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B.A., University of CharlestonM.S., Ohio University(304) 357- [email protected]

B.A., Marshall UniveristyM.B.A., Frostburg State University (304) 720- [email protected]

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Sherry WinnCompliance CoordinatorHead Women’s Basketball Coach

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B.A., Western Maryland College; S.T.B., Boston University School of Theology;Ph. D Boston University Graduate School(1989- Present)[email protected]

Dr. Edwin H. WelchPresident

Dr. Letha ZookVice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty

B.A., University of PennsylvaniaM.S., New York UniversityEd. D., Columbia University(2010-Present)[email protected]

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B.A., B.S., Marshall UniversityM.B.A., West Virginia University(2001- Present)[email protected]

B.A., University of VirginiaJ.D., University of Virginia(2004- Present)

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Cleta M. HarlessVice President for Administration and Finance

Jennie O. FerrettiVice President for Advancement

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B.A., Roanoke College(1993-1997, 2005- Present)[email protected]

B.A., University of Charleston(2009- Present)[email protected]

Ben BeakesDirector of Development

Alan LiebrechtVice President of Enrollment

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Sabrina Pletz, MS ATCAssistant Athletic TrainerInstructorUniversity of Charleston

Sabrina Pletz is the Assistant Athletic Trainer and Instructor for the University of Charleston providing athletic training services and teaching in the Department of Athletic Training. She received her bachelor's degree from Cumberland College (KY) and her master's degree from Fort Hays State University (KS). Prior to coming to the University of Charleston, she served as the athletic trainer at the University of Virginia's College at Wise. Sabrina's interests include on-field emergency care and triage. She also has a passion for educating everyone on basic first aid and CPR.

Curtis Zeleinga, MS ATCHead Athletic TrainerCoordinator of Clinical ServicesUniversity of Charleston

Curtis Zeilenga is the Assistant Athletic Trainer for the University of Charleston providing athletic training services . He received his bachelor’s degree from Azusa Pacific University (CA) and his master’s degree from Sonoma State University (CA). Prior to coming to the University of Charleston, Curtis’ gained athletic training experience in NCAA DI and Arena Football. Curtis’ current primary interest/responsibility: student-athlete injury care.

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Hometown: Clarksburg, WVAlma Mater: Fairmont State UniversityExperience at UC: 14 years

Under Reed’s guidance, UC has been honored six times as Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-Academic teams.In her 14 years at Charleston, four UC players have been named WVIAC Player of the Year.Reed has been named WVIAC Coach of the Year in 2000, 2005, 2008, and 2009 while also named the ITA Atlantic Region Coach of the Year for 2009.In 2006, Reed surpassed Larry Cochran (119 wins) as UC’s all-time leader in wins in women's tennis. In addition, Reed led the UC men to two WVIAC titles with an overall record of 63-20.Reed was inducted into the UC Hall of Fame in 2009.

Reed’s career record as the UC women’s tennis coach is 192-71 through the 2010 Fall season.Her teams have made five NCAA Regional appearances.

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MC LiberatoreAssistant Coach

Hometown: Point Pleasant, WVAlma Mater: MarshallExperience at UC: 8 years

ITA Atlantic Region Assistant Coach of the Year 2009

Liberatore came to University of Charleston eight years ago. She brought with her a wealth of knowledge that has contributed to the success of the program. She started playing tennis when she was 8, playing in junior tournaments. She had a national ranking as a junior player. Liberatore went to Virginia Tech for a year and played tennis there then finished her college career at Marshall. In addition to being an assistant coach, she currently teaches tennis at Charleston Tennis Club and has for eight years.

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Ilaisaane Carter Sophomore Beckley, WV

Davina Holtfreter Sophomore Hamburg, Germany

Mallika Mali Freshman Brisbane,Australia

Sarah Monsheimer

Junior Silver Springs, MD

ChristinaSamoilov

Senior Kherson,Ukraine

Laura Smith Sophomore Townsville,Australia

Marcela Torres Junior Bogota,Columbia

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Birthdate: 12/26/1989Hometown: Beckley, WVHigh School: Woodrow Wilson High School

Favorite Food: Pork Chops and GravyFavorite Restaurant: Red LobsterFavorite Movie: The WoodFavorite Band/Performer: Trey SongzFavorite Professional Athlete: Serena WilliamsIf you could play any other sport at UC what would it be: VolleyballBest Technique: OverheadFamily: Parents Darrell and Ana

Accomplishments: 2010 ITA Scholar AthleteDII Athletic Director’s Association Academic Achievement AwardWVIAC Conference Champs 2010

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Birthdate: 12/25/1989Hometown: Kherson, UkraineHigh School: Woodbridge College High School

Favorite Food: ItalianFavorite Restaurant: Buffalo Wild WingsFavorite Movie: Big DaddyFavorite Band/Performer: Kid CudiFavorite Professional Athlete: Serena WilliamsIf you could play any other sport at UC what would it be: VolleyballBest Technique: ForehandFamily: Parents Sergei and Elena

Accomplishments: Dean’s List2008, 2010 Conference Champions

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Birthdate: 5/13/1987Hometown: Hamburg, GermanyHigh School: Emil-Von Behring Gymnasium

Favorite Food: PastaFavorite Restaurant: SerafinaFavorite Movie: Shutter IslandFavorite Band/Performer: Alicia KeysFavorite Professional Athlete: Martina HingisIf you could play any other sport at UC what would it be: GolfBest Technique: ForehandFamily: Parents Michael and Tone, Siblings Vanessa and Samantha

Accomplishments: 2010 Conference Champions

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Birthdate: 9/20/1990Hometown: Silver Spring, MDHigh School: James Hubert Blake HS

Favorite Food: ChineseFavorite Restaurant: ChipotleFavorite Movie: HairsprayFavorite Band/Performer: Red Hot Chili PeppersFavorite Professional Athlete: Ray LewisIf you could play any other sport at UC what would it be: CrewBest Technique: Crosscourt forehandFamily: Parents Robert and Mickie, Sibling Allen

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Birthdate: 5/25/1990Hometown: Bogota, ColombiaHigh School: CollegioNtra. Sra. Del BuenConsejo

Favorite Food: Colombian foodFavorite Restaurant: WendysFavorite Movie: Shawshank RedemptionFavorite Band/Performer: ColdplayFavorite Professional Athlete: Roger FedererIf you could play any other sport at UC what would it be: TrackBest Technique: ForehandFamily: Parents Fidel Torres and YiraGutierrez, Sibling Laura

Accomplishments: 2009, 2010 All Conference2008, 2010 Conference Titles

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LauraSmithSophomore

Birthdate: 12/11/1990Hometown: Townsville, Queensland, AustraliaHigh School: Townsville Grammar School

Favorite Food: ItalianFavorite Restaurant: Olive GardenFavorite Movie: Ten Things I Hate About YouFavorite Band/Performer: David GuettaFavorite Professional Athlete: Andre AgassiIf you could play any other sport at UC what would it be: SoccerBest Technique: Forehand/ VolleyFamily: Parents Stephen and Hellen Smith, Sibling Ryan

Accomplishments: 3.89 GPACaptain of High School Open Tennis TeamRegional Representative Grade 8-12High School Open Soccer Team Captain

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MallikaMali

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Birthdate: 10/11/1992Hometown: Brisbane, AustraliaHigh School: CraigsleaState High School

Favorite Food: PizzaFavorite Restaurant: SbarrosFavorite Movie: Lion KingFavorite Band/Performer: Trans Siberian OrchestraFavorite Professional Athlete: Kim ClijstersIf you could play any other sport at UC what would it be: SoftballBest Technique: BackhandFamily: Parents Mohan and Ashwini, Sibling Malhar

Accomplishments: 2010 Conference Champion

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SARAH MONSHEIMERJuniorSilver Spring, MD

MARCELA TORRESJuniorBogota, Colombia

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2008-2009 Season Review

The 2008-2009 season was an extreme success. The Golden Eagles had an overall record of 18-9. Their conference season record was 8-0. With such a remarkable record, the Eagles were both conference champions and conference tournament champions for the WVIAC. Then the Eagles continued their season in the regional tournament. The season came to an end in the finals of the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional Tournament, California (PA) 5, Charleston 0.

There were also many individual awards received. Alyssa Hackworth, Neha Rana and Bre Moyle were all honored with the All-WVIAC Team Award. In addition, Bre Moyle was named Player of the Year.

With all the success of her team, it is no surprise that head coach Shari Reed was named Coach of the Year.

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at #12 California University of Pennsylvania 5-0

at Centre College 3-6

at #12 California University of Pennsylvania 9-0

#29 Slippery Rock Univ. of Pennsylvania 5-4

#31 Palm Beach Atlantic (Fla.) 6-3

Baldwin-Wallace College 9-0

Brevard College 5-4

#34 Northern Kentucky University 6-3

#41 Ashland University 6-3

UNC Pembroke 5-4

Univ. of Southern Indiana 8-1

at Morehead State University 6-1

at West Virginia University 8-1

West Virginia Wesleyan College 5-2

Shepherd University 5-0

Concord University 5-0

at West Virginia State University 7-2

at West Liberty State College 8-1

Millersville University of Pennsylvania 9-0

at West Virginia Wesleyan College 8-1

Concord University 9-0

Bluefield State College 9-0

Seton Hill (Pa.) 9-0

at Fairmont State University 9-0

at Shepherd University 9-0

West Virginia State University 8-1

Tiffin University 8-1

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Conference 8-0

Non Conference 14-8

Home 11-2

Away 5-3

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Fall Season RecordsDate WVIAC Opponent Location Result9/5/09 Tiffin Tiffin, OH W 9-09/9/09 WV State Institute, WV W 6-39/12/09 * Fairmont Fairmont, WV W 9-09/12/09 * Seton Hill Fairmont, WV W 9-09/19/09 * Bluefield Bluefield, WV W 8-19/19/09 Concord Athens, WV W 9-010/3/09 * Shepherd Charleston, WV W 7-210/4/09 * West Liberty Charleston, WV W 6-310/7/09 * Davis & Elkins Charleston, WV W 9-010/9/09 Johnson C. Smith Charleston, WV W 9-010/11/09 * WV Wesleyan Charleston, WV W 5-410/13/09 * WV State Charleston, WV W 7-2

WVIAC Conference TournamentDate WVIAC Opponent Location Result10/23/09 Bluefield Charleston, WV W 5-010/23/09 Shepherd Charleston, WV W 5-310/24/09 WV Wesleyan Charleston, WV L 1-5

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Sept. 4 Tiffin University W 7-2

Sept. 8 West Virginia State University W 5-4

Sept. 11 Fairmont State University W 8-1

Sept. 11 Seton Hill University W 9-0

Sept. 12 West Liberty College W 7-2

Sept. 18 Johnson C. State University W 9-0

Sept. 19 Catawba College W 5-4

Sept. 21 Concord University W 9-0

Sept. 21 Bluefield State College W 9-0

Oct. 2 Shepherd University W 7-2

Oct. 9 West Virginia Wesleyan College W 9-0

Oct. 10 Davis & Elkins College W 9-0

Oct. 12 West Virginia State University L 4-5

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Oct. 22 West Liberty College W 5-1

Oct. 22 Davis & Elkins College W 5-0

Oct. 23 West Virginia State University W 5-2

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Feb. 19 Centre College TBA

Mar. 6 Wingate University 12pm

Mar. 7 Baldwin- Wallace College 8am

Mar. 8 Ashland College 8am

Mar. 9 UNC Pembroke 12:30pm

Mar. 10 Chestnut Hill College 11:30am

Mar. 11 Brevard College 8am

Mar. 18-20 UC Invitational TBA

Apr. 3 Slippery Rock University 10am

Apr. 9 California University of PA 11am

Apr. 10 Indiana University of PA 10am

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Spring Season RecordsDate WVIAC Opponent Location Result2/20/10 Centre Charleston, WV W 9-03/6/10 Ashland Hilton Head, SC L 1-83/8/10 Baldwin-Wallace Hilton Head, SC W 7-23/9/10 George Mason Hilton Head, SC L 2-73/10/10 Tusculum Hilton Head, SC L 4-53/12/10 Indiana (Pa.) Hilton Head, SC W 7-23/19/10 Northern Kentucky Charleston, WV W 5-43/21/10 Southern Indiana Charleston, WV W 5-44/1/10 California (Pa.) Charleston, WV L 0-94/11/10 Slippery Rock Slippery Rock, PA L 2-74/17/10 Bloomsburg Bloomsburg, PA L 2-54/17/10 East Stroudsburg Bloomsburg, PA W 5-04/18/10 Kutztown Bloomsburg, PA W 5-0

NCAA ChampionshipDate WVIAC Opponent Location Result5/7/10 WV State California, PA W 5-05/8/10 California, (Pa.) California, PA L 0-5

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About the WVIAC

Founded in 1924, the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) rates as one of the oldest leagues at the small-college level. The 16-member conference currently boasts the largest membership of any NCAA Division II league.

The current membership includes Alderson- Broaddus College, Bluefield State College, University of Charleston, Concord University, Davis & Elkins College, Fairmont State University, Glenville State College, Ohio Valley University, Salem International University, Shepherd University, West Liberty State College, West Virginia State University, West Virginia Wesleyan College and Wheeling Jesuit University. The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and Seton Hill University joined the WVIAC for the 2006-07 season. Pitt Johnstown and Seton Hill are the WVIAC’s first out-of-state members since 1932.

The WVIAC moved into the NCAA Division II ranks in 1995 after a long affiliation with the NAIA. The conference was the only one in Division II to place a team in the national quarterfinals in men’s basketball, football and baseball during the 1998-99 academic year. In 2002 the WVIAC, along with two other conferences, became the first league to earn four bids to the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Championship.

The conference’s basketball tournament is one of the longest-running events in collegiate hoops; the 70th annual event was held earlier this year at the Charleston Civic Center. Attendance at the WVIAC tournament ranks among the highest in Division II. The conference also boasts a 10-station radio network for the tournament.

Women’s sports were incorporated into the WVIAC during the 1981-82 academic year as the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Association was absorbed. Currently, women’s championships are offered in softball, golf, tennis, track, basketball, volleyball, cross country and soccer.

Men’s championships are conducted in football, cross country, soccer, basketball, baseball, golf, tennis and track.

The league was recognized by the State Journal as one of “55 Great Things About West Virginia” in the magazine’s April edition. The WVIAC is headquartered in Princeton, W.Va.

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Commissioner Barry Blizzard has been at the helm of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference since his appointment in November, 1987. Through his very able leadership as the conference's fourth commissioner, the WVIAC continues to enjoy national respectability and competiveness among the 16 member schools and 17 sponsored sports.

One of the major accomplishments during Blizzard's tenure as WVIAC Commissioner has been managing the conference's transition from the NAIA to NCAA Division II, which occurred in the fall of 1995. He also oversaw the move of the conference headquarters to Princeton in 1987. Prior to NCAA affiliation, Barry held, at various times, a number of NAIA-related national and regional offices. One in particular was a term as president of the NAIA National Athletic Directors Association.

Once in the NCAA, Commissioner Blizzard has become involved with its administrative matters and presently serves as the chairman of the Division II Awards Commissioners’ Association. He also has served as the regional chair of the selection committee for the Disney‘s Wide World of Sports Basketball Tip-off Tournament. In addition, Blizzard has helped structure a model conference format for Division II league offices. He currently is the chair of the NCAA Division II Nominating Committee.

Blizzard's background in intercollegiate sports and sports management has served him well to deal with the tasks of overseeing this league. Before taking on his present position, he was the athletic director and sports information director at Bluefield State College, for 11 years beginning in 1976. A two-year period as assistant athletic director and SID, preceded this.

The Commissioner is a native of Bramwell, WV, and received his undergraduate degree at Bluefield State College. He earned a Master’s in American History at Radford (VA) University.

Barry lives in Princeton with his wife ,Vicki. They have two daughters. Amie Bolton is a resident of Pearisburg, Virginia, while younger daughter Emilie resides in Princeton.

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Princeton, WV 24740

(304) 487-6298 phone

(304) 487-6299 fax

Prewitt, Will Associate Commissioner [email protected]

Blizzard, Barry Commissioner [email protected]

Prewitt, Stephanie Assistant Commissioner/Senior Woman Administrator

[email protected]

Brownlee, Ben NCAA Compliance Coordinator [email protected]

King, Karen Supervisor of Softball & Volleyball Officials

[email protected]

Holt, John Supervisor of Basketball Officials [email protected]

Merendino, Joe Supervisor of Baseball Officials

Brown, Don Supervisor of Soccer Officials [email protected]

Alton, Billy Supervisor of Football Officials [email protected]

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WVIAC champions are determined by the regular season standings in sports that receive NCAA automatic qualification for the tournament winners. Tournament champions in all other sports are considered conference champions. The tournament winner is considered the WVIAC champion in sports with a divisional setup.

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Concord UniversityLocation: Athens, WVEnrollment: 2,740Mascot: Mountain LionsSID: Joey FamaNumber: (304) 384-6259Coach: Joe BlankenshipNumber: (304) 384-5295

Fairmont StateLocation: Fairmont, WV Enrollment: 4,115Mascot: FalconsSID: Adam ZundallNumber:(304) 367-4264Coach: Ken MillerNumber: (304) 363-5295

Seton HillLocation: Greensburg, PAEnrollment: 1.666Mascot: GriffinsSID: Jason GreeneNumber: (724) 830-1132Coach: Tony GrenekNumber: (724) 552-1724

Shepherd Location: Shepherdstown, WVEnrollment: 4,091Mascot: RamsSID: Chip RansomNumber: (304) 876-5228Coach: Justin PughNumber: (304) 876-5466

West LibertyLocation: West Liberty, WVEnrollment: 2,493Mascot: Hill ToppersSID: Matt WatsonNumber: (304) 336-8107Coach: Heather GallagherNumber: (304) 336-8225

West Virginia State UniversityLocation: Institute, WVEnrollment: 2,961Mascot: Yellow JacketsSID: Sean AndrewsNumber: (304) 766-4122Coach: J. T. SimmsNumber: (304) 473-8702

West Virginia WesleyanLocation: Buckhannon, WVEnrollment: 1.275Mascot: BobcatsSID: Duane CarpenterNumber: (304) 473-8102Coach: Lee UnderwoodNumber: (304) 473-8702

Davis & Elkins CollegeLocation: ELkins, WVEnrollment: 1.275Mascot: SenatorsSID: Jason AsbleeNumber: (304) 637-1261Coach: Otis CutshawNumber: (304) 627-1251

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