Wallace State Tennis Teams Serve Up Stellar Season

Hanceville, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College tennis programs had one of their best seasons in recent years, with the men completing a 22-4 run, another undefeated conference season, and finishing in 8th place nationally. The women finished the season 17-6, another undefeated conference season, with a 10th place finish nationally.

Wallace State's tennis teams are led by Coach Tim Garner, who was named the Men's Tennis Coach of the Year by the Alabama Community College System and the National Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) D1 Junior College Men's Coach of the Year.

"We are incredibly proud of our tennis teams and the outstanding leadership of Coach Garner," said Kristen Holmes, Wallace State Vice President for Students. "Their dedication, sportsmanship, and national recognition reflect the excellence we strive for at Wallace State, both on and off the court."

Men's Tennis

Leading the Men's Tennis team for the 2024-2025 season were brothers James Edley and Alex Edley, Angel Gautier, Axel Le Ho, Zac Riley, Jean Badenhorst, Jace Moody, and Ferran Bonastre.

James Edley was named the ACCC Player of the Year and an All-American by the ITA for NJCAA Men's Singles. He finished the season 16-6 in singles play and 18-6 in doubles play, partnered with Jace Moody and Gautier.

Alex Edley finished the season 22-6 in singles play and 24-5 in doubles, partnered with Riley and Moody.

Angel Gautier went 15-5 in singles play and 16-5 in doubles play partnered with James Edley.

Axel Le Ho finished the season 10-3 in singles play and 4-4 in doubles play.

Zac Riley shined in doubles play, with an overall record of 20-4, partnered with Alex Edley and Jean Badenhorst.

Ferran Bonastre completed the season with a 19-5 singles record and 15-4 in doubles.

Women's Tennis

Leading the Women's Tennis team for 2024-2025 season were Noelle D'Angellilo, Sophia Baillos, Jaedyn Martin and Indiria Wilson.

Noelle D'Angelillo, was named the ACCC Player of the Year and ended the season a 19-9 record in singles competition and 21-8 in doubles, partnering with Sophia Baillos and Jaedyn Martin.

Sophia Baillos ended the season with a 15+4 record in singles and 17-4 in doubles, partnering with D'Angelillo.

Jaedyn Martin went 20-4 in singles competition for the year and 22-5 in doubles, partnering with D'Angelillo and Indira Wilson.

Indira Wilson's record in singles was 17-4 and 19-3 in doubles, partnering with Martin and Chloe Baines.