MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - With postseason play set to begin, the Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) has announced its 2026 Men's Tennis postseason award winners, as voted on by the head coaches across the league. Maryville's Steven Fitzsimmons earned Rookie of the Year distinction. Maryville head coach Doug Corbett was named Coach of the Year after guiding the Scots to their highest postseason seed since joining the conference.
Rookie of the Year | Steven Fitzsimmons, Maryville
Steven Fitzsimmons made an immediate impact in his first collegiate season, earning Rookie of the Year honors. The freshman posted a 10-4 singles record in dual matches, competing across multiple lineup positions and providing steady production throughout the season. He also excelled in doubles play, compiling an 11-5 record that included key victories at the No. 1 position.
Fitzsimmons' strong debut was recognized throughout the season, as he earned three CCS Rookie of the Week honors along with two Doubles Team of the Week selections alongside partner James Smith. He becomes the first Scot in program history to receive Rookie of the Year honors.
Coach of the Year | Doug Corbett, Maryville
Head Coach Doug Corbett continues to elevate the Maryville men's tennis program, earning his first CCS Coach of the Year honors after guiding the Scots to an 11-6 overall record and a 4-2 mark in conference play.
Since becoming the program's first full-time head coach in 2021, Corbett has focused on building a culture centered on player development and long-term success. That vision has translated into steady year-over-year improvement, culminating in Maryville earning the No. 3 seed in the 2026 CCS Championship — the Scots highest postseason placement since joining the conference.
The 2026 CCS Men's Tennis Championship begins Thursday, April 23, with quarterfinal matchups featuring No. 3 Maryville against No. 6 Belhaven and No. 4 Piedmont taking on No. 5 Huntingdon. The winners will advance to Friday's semifinals, where top-seeded Asbury and No. 2 Covenant await.
The tournament will be hosted at Adams Tennis Complex, with the championship match scheduled for Saturday, April 25, as teams compete for the 2026 CCS title.
2026 CCS MEN'S TENNIS ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS
First Team
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Ben Onufrock
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Covenant
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Senior
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Woodstock, Ga.
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Caleb Domkowski
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Covenant
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Junior
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Indian Harbour Beach, Fla.
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James Smith
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Maryville
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Senior
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Brentwood, Tenn.
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Ben Moore
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Asbury
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Junior
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Winter Park, Fla.
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Grant Price
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Maryville
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Sophomore
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Ponte Vedra, Fla.
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Ignacio Ardiles
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Asbury
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Junior
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San Jose, Costa Rica
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Second Team
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Mark Backeberg
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Piedmont
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Junior
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Cape Town, South Africa
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Rohan Kavali
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Piedmont
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Junior
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Hyderabad, India
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Brock Boehling
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Covenant
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Senior
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Wilmington, N.C.
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Andres Caceres
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Asbury
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Junior
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San Jose, Costa Rica
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Graham Hayes
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Covenant
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Senior
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Germantown, Tenn.
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Alejo Britos
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Asbury
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Senior
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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2026 CCS MEN'S TENNIS ALL-SPORTSMANSHIP TEAMS
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Ignacio Murillo
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Asbury
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Junior
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San Jose, Costa Rica
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Jesus Diaz
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Belhaven
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Junior
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Houma, La.
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Lincoln Shine
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Covenant
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Freshman
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Knoxville, Tenn.
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William Massey
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Huntingdon
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Sophomore
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Fort Worth, Tex.
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Jesse Griffin
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LaGrange
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Sophomore
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Douglas, Ga.
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James Smith
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Maryville
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Senior
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Brentwood, Tenn.
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Leyton Dunn
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Piedmont
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Sophomore
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Newnan, Ga.
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