Inglot and Barrick Named Men's Tennis Captains

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CHARLOTTESVILLE The Virginia men’s tennis team has named senior Dominic Inglot (London, England) and junior Houston Barrick (Brentwood, Tenn.) as its captains for the 2009 season. It marks the first time that each player will serve as a captain.

“Dom and Houston will be outstanding captains for this squad,” said head coach Brian Boland. “They both exhibit the desire, integrity, work ethic and leadership necessary to be successful leaders. We once again are entering a challenging schedule and I know that these two young men will do a tremendous job leading our team through it. It is always an honor to be selected as a captain by your teammates and I know that Dom and Houston feel honored and are ready for the responsibility.”

Inglot enters the spring season ranked No. 43 in singles after capturing the ITA Mideast Regional singles title for the second consecutive year. Barrick is ranked a career-high No. 69 in singles after posting a 13-4 record in the fall.

The No. 5 Cavaliers open the 2009 dual match season on Tuesday as they visit No. 64 William & Mary. Match time in Williamsburg is 5 p.m.