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Ardner selects Tiffin University for college career
Tiffin Columbian's Nicole Ardner has selected Tiffin University to further her athletic and academic careers.
Ardner, the daughter of Don and Rose Ardner of Tiffin, had a standout career for Columbian. She was a Second Team All District pick as a senior while also qualifying for Districts as a junior and senior. She was also Northern Ohio League champion at first singles as a junior and senior while earning Second Team NOL honors at second singles as a freshman. Overall Ardner posted a 54-4 record at first singles over her last two years, including 30-1 as a senior.
"Nicole is arguably the best player in the history of Columbian High School," said Columbian Coach Chip Weingart. "She left a tremendous legacy, was a joy to coach, and will have a great college career."
"I think by having a successful career in high school tennis it will help me when I make the step up to play college tennis," said Ardner. "It will help because I made it to the district level which I have been told is what most college players perform at. Playing high school tennis has not only made me more experienced in playing matches but also has made me more confident in my abilities. I know a lot more now about what I need to do to prepare for the competition that I'm going to have and I know that I have to stay physically fit and mentally tough for what is to come."
"I am very excited to have Nicole continue her career at TU," said Dragons Coach Phil Conley. "She is not just a great player but also a great student."
Ardner credited many people for her success so far.
"I have been playing tennis for 12 1/2 years. Over this time period I have had four coaches that I can thank specifically for bringing my game to where it is today. My first coach that I had was Dave Kimmet from Tiffin. At the moment I am taking lessons with Bob Kruger, USPTA from Laurel Hill in Toledo, I have been taking lessons with him for four years. Also for the past year I have been taking lessons from Todd Dominiak, Head Pro at Perrysburg Tennis Center. I can also thank my high school Coach Chip Weingart from Tiffin Columbian," Ardner noted. "It is amazing to have such a great support system from my parents. Without my parents giving me so many opportunities I don't think I would have went very far with my tennis career. They believe in me and support me in so many ways. They try to never miss a match or a tournament and they are always encouraging me the entire way."
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Lady Dragons drop 9-0 decision to Lakers
Tiffin (0-13) dropped a 9-0 decision to visiting Grand Valley State. The closest match was at first singles where Teauana Long fell 3-6, 4-6. The Dragons struggled in the other matches, winning just 3 games in five other matches.
Lady Dragons fall to Ferris State 9-0
Tiffin (0-12) fell in another GLIAC contest to Ferris State 9-0. Teauana Long lost the closest match at first singles 4-6, 1-6, while the Dragons won a total of 3 games in five other matches.
Lady Dragons dominated by Northwood 9-0
Tiffin (0-11) couldn't handle Northwood on the road, falling 9-0. TU won a total of 2 games in 7 matches. They won one game apiece at first and second doubles. The singles matches were all 6-0, 6-0 scores.
Dragons fall 8-1 at Saginaw Valley
Tiffin (0-10) got its lone win from Renee Mattson/Teauana Long at second doubles as they won 8-5, but could muster nothing more in an 8-1 loss to Saginaw Valley State. Jessie Stefanov fell at second singles 5-7, 2-6, while Taylor Cooper fell 3-6, 4-6. Stefanov/Cooper also fell in doubles play 4-8.
Dragons drop 7-2 decision at Lake Superior State
Tiffin (0-9) got a couple nice wins from Taylor Cooper in singles and doubles play, but eventually fell to Lake Superior State 7-2. Cooper won at third singles 6-4, 6-7 (3-7), 10-7, then teamed with Jessie Stefanov to win at first doubles 9-8 (7-4). All the other singles losses were in straight sets.
Dragons fall 9-0 at Michigan Tech
Tiffin (0-8) fell to Michigan Tech 9-0, with the closest match coming at third singles where Taylor Cooper fell 3-6, 1-6. All the singles losses were in straight sets, while the closest doubles match came at second doubles where Teauana Long/Renee Mattson fell 3-8.
TU announces Dragon Radio featuring three live events
Tiffin University is proud to announce the debut of Dragon Radio Live, a monthly radio program that will broadcast live from Madison Street Pub and Grub on Oct. 5 from 6-7 p.m. The show is part of a continuing partnership between Tiffin University and WMJK 100.9 FM and provides insight into Dragons Athletics as well as highlights the continuing development of the program and institution through the construction of the new Recreation Center and other initiatives. Alumni and Friends of the University are invited to join in the fun of a "live" show. Doors open at 5 p.m.
WMJK is the home of Dragons football, broadcasting all 11 games while also providing an internet stream for fans to listen to abroad. Dragons Radio will be a monthly feature highlighting all Dragons Athletic teams along with their sponsors and supporters, with a total of three broadcasts being live events from local establishments. Future live broadcasts are scheduled for Nov. 16 at T.J. Willies and March 15 at Madison Street Pub and Grub. Voice of the Dragons Frank Barber, entering his 15th year working with Tiffin University, is the host of the show, while a wide variety of coaches, administrators, and players will receive exposure and provide interesting insight into Tiffin University.
Dragons drop 9-0 decision to West Virginia State
Tiffin (0-7) fell to West Virginia State 9-0, with Jessie Stefanov/Taylor Cooper falling in the closest match at first doubles 5-8. All the singles matches were straight set losses, with Cooper falling in the closest match 6-7, 4-6. Teauana Long also fell 2-6, 4-6.
Dragons fall 9-0 to Ashland in tennis match
Tiffin (0-6) fell to Ashland in GLIAC tennis play, winning a total of five games over 7 matches. Teauana Long, Jessie Stefanov, Taylor Cooper Renee Mattson, and April Fruchtnicht all fell in straight set singles matches.
Dragons drop 8-1 decision to Kenyon
Tiffin (0-5) returned to dual match play, traveling to Kenyon and falling 8-1. Taylor Cooper/Jessica Stefanov, however, won their fourth match in a row in doubles play, posting an 8-5 victory. Teauana Long fell at first singles 3-6, 6-4, 4-10 while Cooper also lost a close singles match 7-6, 0-6, 6-10.
Long, Stefanov play well at Oberlin Invite
Tiffin (0-4) had success at the Oberlin tourney, with Teauana
Long going 6-0 at the event.
Long won all three singles matches over Malone 6-0, 6-0 and Baldwin Wallace 6-0, 6-2 and 6-2, 6-2. She then won her three doubles matches with teammate Renee Mattson over Malone 8-2 and 8-2, and Baldwin Wallace 8-1. Her lone loss for the week was against Findlay in 2nd doubles 4-8.
Jessica Stefanov went 6-0 by winning her three singles and doubles matches…Renee Mattson went 5-1, winning 2 singles matches and teaming with Teauana Long to win all three doubles matches…Taylor Cooper also won a singles match before teaming with Jessie Stefanov to win three more doubles matches.
Dragons fall in hard fought battle with Oilers
Tiffin (0-4) lost 8-1 to Findlay in another GLIAC matchup, with many of the matches being close. Teauana Long won at first singles 6-4, 6-2, while Taylor Cooper fell in three sets at third singles 5-7, 6-1, 5-10. Jessie Stefanov/Cooper lost at first doubles 7-9, while Long/Renee Mattson fell at second doubles 4-8.
Dragons endure 9-0 loss to Wayne State
Tiffin (0-3) fell in their GLIAC opener against Wayne State 9-0. The closest loss came at second doubles where Teauana Long/Renee Mattson fell 4-8, while Taylor Cooper fell at third singles 1-6, 3-6.
Dragons fall to Charleston 9-0
Tiffin (0-2) fell in their home opener to Charleston 9-0. The closest matches were in doubles play, as Jessie Stefanov/Taylor Cooper and Teauana Long/Renee Mattson both fell 8-3.
Dragons fall at Cedarville in season opener 6-3
Tiffin (0-1) fell at Cedarville in their season opener. The Dragons won two of the first three doubles matches but could only muster one win in singles play. Jessie Stefanov/Taylor Cooper won 8-6 at first doubles while Teauana Long/Beth Clark won another close one 9-7 at second doubles. The lone singles win was from Cooper at third singles 6-2, 6-4. Long dropped a tight one at first singles 2-6, 6-4, 4-6 while Stefanov also fell at second singles 6-7, 4-6.