Senior Rashad Khamis (Corona, CA) was the recipient of the 2009-2010 Arthur Ashe Award for the Central Region district announced by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. The award is presented to a male and female tennis player who best demonstrate leadership and sportsmanship as well as perform in the classroom and in their community.
Khamis helped the Mavericks to its best season in school history, hosting their first ever regional match (beat St. Cloud 5-1), and advancing to its first ever NCAA Division II National Tournament “Sweet 16”.
Khamis posted a 15-13 singles record (#2) and an 18-10 doubles record (#2) with partner Niko Carrizo. He was named Rocky Mountain Athletic All-Conference Second Team in singles and doubles.
AWARD Arthur Ashe
EAST Lorenzo Cava, Bentley University
ATLANTIC Tyler McCullough, West Liberty University
SOUTHEAST Miguel Lopez Zuniga, Limestone College
SOUTH Jonathan Hanna, Florida Institute of Technology
MIDWEST Kyle Revall, Ferris State University
CENTRAL Rashad Khamis, Mesa State College
SOUTH CENTRAL John Mick Walter, St. Edwards University
WEST Rong Ma, BYU-Hawaii