By: By Hunter McKay
KENNESAW, Ga. – Director of Tennis
Eduardo Rincon announced three additions to the women's tennis program on Wednesday, (Dec.6), as Juliana Castellanos, Kendall Nash and Lara Mehlsam signed National Letters of Intent during the early signing period and will join the Owls in the fall of 2018.
"I'm very excited about the addition of Juliana, Lara and Kendall," Rincon said. "They have many traits in common such athleticism, academics, and great work ethic. I believe these three players are what we need in order to continue to grow our program into a conference contender for years to come. I can't wait for them to meet each other and become great teammates."
Juliana Castellanos | Colegio Colombo Britanico | Envigado, Colombia | Singles or Doubles
HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Colegio Colombo Britanico … Played in four ITF Tournaments and two national tournaments including winning the G2 Tournament in Antioquia … In tenth grade, played in national tournaments in G1 in Antioquia, G2 in Antioquia and G2 in Quindío , while also playing a pair of ITF meets … As a ninth-grader, played in the first part of the Tour COSAT in Columbia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.
PERSONAL: Born January 15, 2000 … Daughter of Juan Carlos Castellanos and Adriana Lucia Fernandez … Full name is Juliana Castellanos Fernandez … Plans to major in business administration at Kennesaw State.
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" Juliana is a very hard working individual who will out work anyone. She has a very good base and I believe she will develop nicely into a great college player.
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Director of Tennis, Eduardo Rincon
Lara Mehlsam | Feodor-Lynen Gymnasium| Planegg, Germany | Singles or Doubles
HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Feodor Lynen-Gymnasium … Played three seasons for Munchner Sports Club … Reached the quarterfinals of the Bavarian Championship in 2014 and 2016 … Finished third in the Munich Upper Bavaria Championship in 2014 and 2016.
PERSONAL: Born January 20, 2000 in Munich, Germany … Daughter of Sabine and Christian Mehlsam … Full name is Lara Sophie Mehslam.
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"Lara is a very consistent and athletic player. She will make her opponents work for every point and she will be very hard to beat. She's also a phenomenal student with a great academic background. She will have an exciting career as an Owl."
Director of Tennis, Eduardo Rincon
Kendall Nash | Atlantic Coast HS| Jacksonville, Fl.| Singles or Doubles
HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Atlantic Coast High School … Won both the Class 7A Region 1 championship in singles in doubles in 2017… Reached the finals of the Class 7A State Championship in doubles in 2017 … Took home the singles title at the 2017 Julington Creek Plantation Level 6 … Played in both the USTA Clay Court and Hard Court National Championships from 2015-17 … Attained a ranking of 210 in the country, 176th in the southeast and 30th in Florida.
PERSONAL: Born June 16, 2000 … Daughter of Tim and Sheri Nash … Full name is Kendall Lauren Nash … Plans to major in exercise science at Kennesaw State.
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"Kendall is a great athlete who is fast and will play physical tennis. Her personality and work ethic will make everyone around her better. I expect her to have an immediate impact in singles and doubles. "
Director of Tennis, Eduardo Rincon
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