Women’s Tennis
The women’s tennis team started the season strong, winning six of their first eight matches. Unfortunately, Aquinas closed the season with five consecutive losses. Overall, the Saints amassed a record of 6-7 on the year and finished in third place in the WHAC. The doubles combination of Kristen Heinrich and Lauren Ramey were recognized as allconference performers by WHAC. The women’s tennis program will see a change in leadership next season, as long-time head coach Gerry Adams resigned. Aquinas will turn to former alums, Steve Greene and Jordan O’Neill, to guide the Saints during the 2012 season.
Baseball
The women’s basketball program went through a rebuilding year with a 9-22 record. The 22 losses set the record for setbacks in a single season. Aquinas finished in eighth place in the WHAC with a conference mark of 5-11. The Saints were led by Taelor Sanders, who averaged 9.5 points per game and 5.6 rebounds per contest. Shelby Carter, a transfer from Calvin College, also played well in her first year. Carter averaged 8.2 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.
Anne Marie Shumaker
Women’s Basketball
Men’s Tennis
Coach Hendrick’s crew, comprised of all underclassman, completed one of the most successful seasons in the College’s history. The Saints finished the year with a mark of 25-4, a WHAC championship, and a berth in the NAIA national championships. The Saints fell to St. Thomas University (Fla.) in the opening Kyle Masteller round of nationals (5-4) in a very entertaining, yet heartbreaking match. Aaron Hendrick and Nik Artaev, both freshmen, were named honorable mention All-American by the NAIA. The dynamic duo led the Saints to conference and regional titles and amassed a 24-2 record playing first doubles. Hendrick, also named WHAC Player of the Year, recorded a 23-4 record at number one singles, while Artaev finished his freshman campaign at 20-6. The pair was ranked first in the east region and seventh in the country in the latest rankings by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Aaron Hendrick, Nik Artaev, Kyle Masteleer, John Telfer, and Travis Wolf were all recognized as all-conference by the WHAC. Coach Jerry Hendrick was named WHAC Coach of the Year for men’s tennis.
Softball
The Saints finished fifth in the WHAC (9-11) and finished the season with a 28-20 overall record. The Saints were represented by Carlie Giarmo, Heidi Holmes, and Renae Tubergen on the WHAC All-Conference Team. Giarmo, who struck out 111 batters, led the Saints with a 12-9 record and a 2.31 earned run average. Tubergen supplied the power in the Saints’ offense as she hit nine home runs and collected 41 RBI’s. Holmes, who was also named to the All-WHAC Academic Team, led the Saints with a .366 batting average. Sophomore Lindsey Stewart garnered All-WHAC honorable mention accolades for her play, while Kim Lohman was Aquinas’ representative on the Champions of Character team.
Athletics
Overall, the Saints finished the season with a 24-16-1 record, including a 17 game winning streak. Aquinas placed fourth in the final WHAC standings with a record of 9-7. Saints who garnered allconference accolades included: Vince Misiewicz, Austin King, Kennen Less, and Michael Penny. Misiewicz, finished the season with a 6-2 record and a 2.33 earned run average. Austin King, who also won the Gold Glove Award for third base, hit .383 with 15 RBI’s. Kennen Less, the Saints Champion of Character, led the team with 31 RBI’s and hit for a .381 average. Michael Penny was also named an AllWHAC performer as he led the Saints in hitting (.400) and stolen bases (23). Earning honorable mention status was Cory Garneau, Taylor Pawlanta, Ryan Grigonis and Brent Butgereit. Garneau also earned the Gold Glove Award for pitchers.
Kennen Less
Emily Decker
Tim Jensen
Overall, the Saints posted a 12-18 record that included key victories over Grace Bible and Calvin College. Aquinas’ season started with great promise as the Saints secured two victories at the WHAC Mid-Central College (MCC) Conference that was contested at Aquinas College’s new Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center. The wins over Indiana Wesleyan and Spring Arbor were big at the time, but the Saints road got a little rocky once Aquinas hit WHAC play. Damacious White, named third team all-WHAC, led the Saints in scoring with 14.8 points per game, while Jake Shockey secured the team lead in rebounds with 6.4 per contest. Unfortunately, the Saints finished in last place in the WHAC with a 4-12 record.
Carlie Giarmo
Men’s Basketball