Men’s Athlete of the Week: Lucas Kotcho (Scranton)
Lucas Kotcho delivered a strong performance at the top of the lineup, helping Scranton earn a 5-2 victory over Lycoming. Competing at No. 1 singles, Kotcho earned a straight-set victory, 6-2, 6-3, before teaming up at No. 1 doubles to secure another win, 6-2. Kotcho finished the match unbeaten with victories in both singles and doubles, contributing two points to Scranton’s team triumph.
Women’s Athlete of the Week: Carmen Valentino (Catholic)
Carmen Valentino delivered a dominant weekend for Catholic, going a perfect 5-0 across singles and doubles competition. On Sept. 19, Valentino earned a 6-0, 6-3 victory at No. 2 singles over St. Mary’s Katherine Yao before partnering with Annie Nemoy for a 6-0 win at No. 1 doubles against Batten. She also posted a 6-1, 6-2 victory at No. 2 singles over Batten’s Anouk Bluemm. Across the weekend, Valentino dropped just six games in singles while remaining unbeaten in all five matches.