Holy Cross Athletics

WORCESTER, Mass. – Freshman Caroline Fredey has been named the Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week, for competition from Sept. 6-12. Fredey had an outstanding weekend for the Holy Cross women's tennis team as it opened the season at the Union Invitational.

During the Union Invitational, Fredey posted a perfect 3-0 record in singles action to win the D flight. She defeated Kate Hirnak of Union 6-0, 6-1 in the first round, before downing Jolee McCluskey of RPI 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals. Fredey then defeated Paige Tromblee of Union 6-3, 6-1 in the final match to win the title.

In doubles action, Fredey teamed with freshman Courtney Kallas to finish in the runner-up spot in the B flight. Fredey and Kallas downed Gabby Gatto and Paige Tromblee of Union 8-2 in the first round, then defeated Natalie Cipriano and Jolee McCluskey of RPI 8-3 in the semifinals. They finished the weekend by falling to Brooke Bauer and Sonya Khudyakov of RPI 8-2 in the finals.

The Crusaders will return to action on Thursday, Sept. 16, when they travel to Mount Holyoke for a 6:00 p.m. match.