The Citadel - Sphinx Yearbook (Charleston, SC)

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Right: Coach Bunch discusses racquet grips with Frank Portiock and Gregg Govett. Below right: Freshman Jordan Earle wipes down racquet between games. Below: Senior letterman Enoch Booth punches volley. I FEBRUARY 23 — William Mary 16-18 — College of Charleston Invitational 24 — Richmond (PC, Furman, Coastal, College of 25 — VMl Charleston) 26 — Univ. of Virginia 24 — use — Sumlcr 28 — East Tenn. St. 28 — Francis Marion; practice 29 — Appalachian Slate Univ. 31 — Davidson MARCH 3 — William Mary APRIL 4 — Old Dominion 1 — Spring break ends 6 - Edinboro State 5 — College of Charleston 7 — Univ. of Tenn. — Chattanooga 7 — Coastal at Myrtle Beach in UNC — Wilmington 8 — Lander 1 1 — UNC — Charlotte 9 — use — Sumter 1 ? Mcrcyhurst 10 — Univ. of S.C. 14 Xavicr University 12 — Furman 1 Hampton Sydney 13 — Lander IS Middle Tcnn. St. 14 — A C, PC 1 ' Wright Slate 16 — Coastal Carolina ;i) Anderson Jr. College 19 — Ga. Southern :: spring break 26-28 — Southern Conference Tournament

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NETTERS HOST COLLEGIATE TOURNAMENT The 1978 edition of The Citadel Tennis Team was, in many respects, a carbon copy of last year ' s team — with a few exceptions. Centered around three returning senior lettermcn, the Netmen built a strong, well-balanced line-up. One new aspect was the return of a very familiar face in Citadel tennis — Col. Donald C. Bunch. Coach Bunch after a successful tennis career while a cadet at the Citadel, returned to take over as head of the Netmen in the early 1950 ' s. During the next twenty years as Head Coach the Bulldogs consistently had winning seasons. In 1976 Coach Bunch stepped down and Major Bennie Varn, another former Citadel tennis player, took over. When coach Varn was trans- ferred in 1977 Col. Bunch agreed to again take over as the head tennis coach. Welcome back! Above left: Senior letterman Mark Krupp. Above: Craig Steinberg follows through on serve during Spring practice. Left: Bobby McWaters. No. 1 singles player for the Bulldogs. 237

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The fall season was highlighted by the South Carolina Intercollegiate Tennis Tournament held at The Citadel. Here the Netmen placed fourth behind Clemson, Carolina and Furman. Bobby McWaters, playing in the top singles position, pulled a stunning victory in the semi-finals by beat- ing South Carolina ' s Chris Mayotte in straight sets; 6-4, 6-4. Mayotte was ranked last year l in the nation in the 21-and-under category. Enoch Booth and Phillip Milne also fought their way to the semi- finals. This spring the Netmen will play a grueling 34 match schedule. The starting line-up consists of three senior lettermen: Bobby McWaters, Enoch Booth and Mark Krupp playing in the top three positions, respectively. Junior Phillip Milne and sophomore Jim Ferrera hold the 4th and 5th spots while the 6th position is a contest between Junior Mike Stewart, Mike Davis and Gregg Govett. Bobby McWaters, who has held a starting spot for three years, has compiled a 50-23 win-loss re- cord to date. Enoch Booth, who has also been a three year starter, holds an almost identical win- loss record to McWaters of 49-24. Mark Krupp, the third of the returning senior lettermen, has given the Bulldogs three years of good play at varying spots in the line-up. Top: Senior lettermen Mark Krupp and Enoch Booth with Clancey. Above left: Enoch Booth cools off between games. Middle: Junior Philip Milne disputes line call. Above right: Junior Mike Stewart heads for the showers. 239