ATLANTA, Ga. (April 14, 2026) - Ben Moore (Asbury) was selected as the Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) Men’s Tennis Player of the Week, while Lincoln Shine (Covenant) was Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) Men’s Tennis Rookie of the Week.
 
The duo of James Smith and Steven Fitzsimmons (Maryville) was named Men’s Doubles Team of the Week.
 
PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Ben Moore, Asbury
Junior  |  Winter Park, Fla.
 
Ben Moore led Asbury to a 6-1 team victory over Piedmont with strong performances in both singles and doubles play. Competing at the No. 1 position, Moore secured a straight-set win over Mark Backeberg, 6-4, 6-4, to anchor the Eagles’ lineup. He also teamed with Andres Caceres at No. 2 doubles to earn a 6-2 victory, helping Asbury claim the doubles point.
 
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK – Lincoln Shine, Covenant
Freshman  |  Knoxville, Tenn.
 
Lincoln Shine turned in an impressive all-around performance, going undefeated in both singles and doubles as Covenant posted a 2-0 week with two shutout victories. The freshman earned a straight-set win at No. 6 singles against Huntingdon and paired with Gavin Patton for a perfect 2-0 record at No. 3 doubles, securing wins over Huntingdon and Belhaven. Shine’s contributions helped the Scots to dominant 7-0 team victories in both matches.
 
DOUBLES TEAM OF THE WEEK – James Smith/Steven Fitzsimmons, Maryville
Senior/Freshman | Brentwood, Tenn./ The Hills, Tx.
 
James Smith and Steven Fitzsimmons anchored Maryville at the No. 1 doubles position, posting a perfect 2-0 record during a 2-0 week for the Scots. The duo earned a 6-3 win over Brevard before adding a 6-1 victory against Piedmont, helping Maryville secure team wins of 7-0 and 4-3. 
 
OTHER PLAYERS NOMINATED
 

MEN’S PLAYER OF THE WEEK	Ben Onufrock (Covenant); Grant Price (Maryville); Caleb McElveen (Piedmont)
MEN’S ROOKIE OF THE WEEK	Steven Fitzsimmons (Maryville)
MEN’S DOUBLES TEAM OF THE WEEK	Ben Moore/Andres Caceres (Asbury); Ben Onufrock/Caleb Domkowski (Covenant)