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2020 Men's Tennis Roster

Kyla McGuire
Biola Marketing and Communications
Adam Washington
Adam Washington
Adam Washington
Molli Kaptein

Derek James

Derek James

  • Height:
    5-11
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Phoenix, Ariz.
  • Last School:
    Thunderbird HS

Summary

Biography

2020
• Finished the spring season as the No. 17 singles player in the West Region
• Tied for the team lead in overall victories (16) with eight singles and eight doubles win
• Went 7-0 in singles play from February 4 to March 2
• Ended the season with seven-straight doubles wins with teammate Quentin Lau
• Posted singles and doubles wins on the same day five times
• Was 5-0 in singles against PacWest opponents
• **Season halted after 11 matches due to COVID-19 pandemic
RESULTS


2019
• All-PacWest selection
• Went 11-0 during the regular season at No. 3 singles
• Won six-straight singles contests from March 4 to March 18
• His 14 singles wins were the most on the team
• Had a 5-2 record against PacWest opponents
RESULTS


2018
RESULTS


2017
• Played in 19 singles matches and 20 doubles matches during his first season with the Eagles
• Named Biola's "Male Newcomer of the Year" at the end-of-year all-sports banquet
• Went 13-6 in singles play and 12-8 in doubles play, leading the Eagles in wins in both
• Won five conference singles matches and five conference doubles matches, both team-highs
• Was 10-4 at No. 3 singles and a perfect 2-0 and No. 4
• Began his season with six singles victories in a row
• Partnered with Lucas Lee in 14 doubles matches, going 8-6 in the No. 1 flight
RESULTS


HIGH SCHOOL
• Prepped four varsity seasons at Thunderbird HS in Phoenix, AZ, graduating in 2016
• Singles finalist in Division 2 state championships in 2014
• Doubles champion in Division 2 state championships in 2016
• Posted an undefeated 54-0 during regular season matches
• Part of a Thunderbirds team that advanced to semi-finals at state in 2015

PERSONAL
• Born Jan. 20, 1998 to Mike and Anita James
• Majoring in Computer Science with intentions of being a software engineer
• Has a younger brother named Justin
• Enjoys playing ping pong in his spare time
• Favorite Bible Verse: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25
• Why I Chose Biola: “Biola has a great community”

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2020
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Historical Player Information

  • 2017Freshman

    5'11"

  • 2018Sophomore

    5'11"

  • 2019Junior

    5'11"

  • 2020Senior

    5'11"
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