NAPERVILLE – Twelve student-athletes were recognized on the All-College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Men’s Tennis Team, released Tuesday afternoon by the league office. Augustana sophomore Arthur Hermange was voted Student-Athlete of the Year.
 
Additionally, Carthage freshman Francisco Silveira was named CCIW First-Year Student-Athlete of the Year and 26th-year Firebirds’ head coach Brady Lindsley was selected CCIW Coach of the Year for the 10th time.
 
Hermange, Augustana’s ninth CCIW Student-Athlete of the Year since 1981, posted a 5-1 singles record from the top spot of the Augustana lineup against conference opponents. The Saclay, France native was also 3-3 in the league alongside Gabo Luna at #1 doubles. 
 
For the full season, Hermanage was 9-4 at #1 singles.
 
Silveira emerged as one of the Firebirds’ top performers, going a perfect 6-0 in the league at #2 singles. The freshman from Niterói, Brazil was also unblemished in CCIW doubles competition, putting up a 7-0 mark at the second slot in the lineup with Cooper Feruzzi.
 
Lindsley led the Firebirds to a 6-1 dual record against CCIW opponents, tied with North Central for the league’s best regular-season mark. Carthage was 15-5 overall in dual contests. Tuesday’s announcement marked Lindsley’s first CCIW Coach of the Year award since 2015.
 
The First Team featured repeat selections for Hermanage, Carthage’s Yanozie Amadike and Ramon Vilarroig Martinez and Javier Suarez Balsera of North Central. Silveira and Millikin’s Hasting Bjorkman were first-time choices.
 
Carthage’s Myles Krzewinski was a repeat pick on the Second Team.
 
CCIW Coach of the Year
Brady Lindsley, Carthage
 
CCIW Student-Athlete of the Year
Arthur Hermange, Augustana
 
CCIW First-Year Student-Athlete of the Year
Francisco Silveira, Carthage
 
All-CCIW First Team
Arthur Hermange, Augustana, So., Saclay, France
Yanozie Amadike, Carthage, Sr., Calgary, Alberta
Francisco Silveira, Carthage, Fr., Niterói, Brazil
Hasting Bjorkman, Millikin, Fr., Saroe, Sweden
Javier Suarez Balsera, North Central, Sr., Madrid, Spain
Ramon Vilarroig Martinez, North Central, Jr., Castellon, Spain
 
All-CCIW Second Team
Andrew LaBelle, Carroll, Fr., Mukwonago, Wis.
Myles Krzewinski, Carthage, Jr., Green Bay, Wis.
Ian Turnbull, Illinois Wesleyan, Fr., Bloomington, Ill.
Clayton Maack, Millikin, Sr., Chesterfield, Mo.
Matt Sengphommachanh, North Central, So., Elgin, Ill.
Jack Booker, Wheaton, Jr., Indianapolis, Ind.
 
At the conclusion of every sports season, each varsity program will recognize one student-athlete as their RESPECT Award honoree. RESPECT Award recipients have distinguished themselves as an integral member of the team, their institution and community by upholding the values of Responsibility, Enthusiasm, Service, Pride, Excellence, Collaboration and Trust. The RESPECT Award recognizes the intangible traits a student-athlete possesses that exemplify great character and encourages inclusiveness and a positive culture.
 
CCIW RESPECT Award Recipients
Gabo Luna, Augustana, So., Monterrey, Mexico
Ryan LaBelle, Carroll, Fr., Mukwonago, Wis.
Cooper Ferruzzi, Carthage, Jr., Bristol, Wis.
Ben Cavka, Elmhurst, Jr., Villa Park, Ill.
Ben Vigneri, Illinois Wesleyan, Fr., Casper, Wyo.
Justin Caldwell, Millikin, Sr., Richardson, Texas
Brian Gambuzza, North Central, Sr., Plainfield, Ill.
Joey Geisz, Wheaton, Jr., Colorado Springs, Colo.