MCCC Announces Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Winners
6/05
During the annual Student-Athlete Appreciation Breakfast in May, MCCC Athletics Director John Simone announced the winners of the college’s Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Awards. Brian Bunn received the award for the male scholar-athlete. Bunn, a sophomore member of the Mercer men’s tennis team played no. 4 singles last season and no. 3 singles this year, as well as second doubles. With a team record of 8-2 going into this year’s Region 19 tournament, Bunn and partner Jeff Weber won the championship at second doubles. The Vikings earned 16 points and qualified for the NJCAA national tournament in Plano, TX. In national competition, Mercer placed sixth out of 11 teams. Bunn and Weber won their quarterfinal match, but were defeated in the semi-final round. Bunn won his consolation final at no. 3 singles. A Business Administration major, Bunn will transfer to Rutgers University in the fall to continue his education. Samantha White was the recipient of the female scholar-athlete award for her role on the MCCC women’s softball team over the past two years. With White starting every game at first base, the Vikings went to the Region 19 final this year, ending the season with a 22-14 record, an impressive turn-around from last year’s 11-18 season. White, who majors in Advertising Design, will transfer to The College of New Jersey in the fall. |
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