GILBERT, Ariz.- The Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced today that William Woods University Freshman Cole Horton earned ITA Central Region Rookie of the Year Honors. Horton, a freshman from St. Joseph, Mo., has already amassed several awards in his rookie campaign. Finishing the season with a 20-11 combined record in singles and doubles, Horton was awarded Heart of America Conference Freshman of the Year as well as Second-Team honors for his outstanding play. Cole was also named the week 1 and week 4 Heart of America Conference Tennis Player of the Week. 

William Woods Tennis is in Mobile, Ala., this week playing for a national championship at the NAIA Tennis Championships. Stay tuned to wwuowls.com for updated information on the Owls quest for the title. Women's Tennis opens up against Holy Cross (Ind.) while the Men's team opens up tournament play against Dillard University.