Matt Brothers to his playing career, Brothers has extensive coaching experience. He served as the head coach at Marquette University from 1997- 2000, compiling a record of 30-34. He led the Golden Eagles to a 10-win season in 1999 and coached two all-conference selections. Brothers also served as an assistant coach at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from 2000-2001. Brothers earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Marquette University in 1997. He and his wife, Jennifer, have two children, Jack and Grace. Support Staff Volunteer Assistant Coach: Steve Nash Steve Nash is in his third season as a volunteer assistant coach

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University of Iowa Information
Location: ................................ Iowa City, IA
Founded: ............................................ 1847
Enrollment: ..................................... 29,697
Nickname:.................................... Hawkeyes
Mascot: ...............................Herky the Hawk
Facilities: ............ Recreation Building (indoors)
........................ Klotz Tennis Courts (outdoors)
Conference: ...................................... Big Ten
School Colors: ................ Black and Old Gold
President: ..................... Dr. David J. Skorton
Athletic Director:.................... Bob Bowlsby
Tennis Administrator: ..................... Jane Meyer
Administrative Phone: .........(319)335-9247
Administrative Fax: ..............(319)335-9333
Academic Services Phone: ....(319)335-7599
Athletic Training Phone: ......(319)335-9393
Marketing/Promotion Phone:(319)335-9431
Tennis Information
Head Coach: ........................ Steve Houghton
Alma Mater/Year: ........ Iowa/1971 and 1973
Record at Iowa/Years: .............. 258-243/22
Overall Record/Years: .......................... same
Phone: .................................(319)335-9428
Email: .......... stephen-houghton@uiowa.edu
Assistant Coach: ..................... Matt Brothers
Alma Mater/Year: ............... Marquette/1997
Email: ........................ bro10s@hotmail.com
Volunteer Assistant Coach: .......... Steve Nash
Tennis Secretary: .................. Kendra Wieditz
Office Phone: .......................(319)335-9259
2003 Record: ....................................... 7-11
2002 Conference Record/Finish: .......3-7/t6th
All-Big Ten Selection: ............... Stuart Waters
Letterwinners Returning/Lost: .............. 4/4
Newcomers: .............................................. 7
Men’s Tennis History
First Year of Men’s Tennis:.................... 1898
All-Time Record: ....................... 615-524-11
All-Big Ten Selections: ............................ 29
Table of Contents
Team and Media Information
2004 Quick Facts:................................. 1
2004 Roster: ........................................ 2
Pronunciation Guide:............................ 2
Season Outlook: ................................ 8-9
Schedule: ......................................... OBC
The Coaches/Support Staff
Head Coach Steve Houghton:................. 3
Assistant Coach Matt Brothers:.............. 4
Support Staff:.................................... 4-5
2004 Hawkeyes
Johan Bergenas: ................................. 10
Sebastian Delgado: ............................. 10
Scott Elwell: ...................................... 11
Jonny Hoak: ...................................... 11
Matis Jasicek:..................................... 12
Tres Jones: ......................................... 12
Alexis Lebron: .................................... 13
Chaitu Malempati: .............................. 13
Ryan Reid: ......................................... 14
Parker Ross: ....................................... 14
Aaron Schaechterle: ........................... 15
Walter Valarezo: ................................. 15
2003 Season Review
Season Review: .............................. 18-19
Big Ten Review: .................................. 19
Match-by-Match Results: ............... 20-23
Men’s Tennis Records/History
Academic Success: ................................ 5
Sportsman of the Year: ......................... 5
Iowa’s Bests (dual records): ................ 24
Winningest Seasons (dual records): ..... 25
Iowa Honors:...................................... 26
Iowa Awards: ..................................... 26
Series Records: ................................... 27
Letterwinners: ............................... 28-29
Yearly Coaching Records: .................... 30
The University of Iowa
Why Iowa:......................................... 6-7
Klotz Courts/Recreation Building:....... 16
Future Tennis Facility: ........................ 17
University Section: ........................ 31-40
2004 Iowa Men’s Tennis
University of Iowa Athletic Department
Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Athletics is to provide the administrative and coaching support, facilities,
resources, and equipment necessary for student athletes to graduate from The University of Iowa while
participating in broad based championship caliber athletic competition. The overall well-being of the partici-
pant and integrity of the program will be paramount in all that we do.
University of Iowa Affirmative Action Statement
The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment and in its educational programs and activities on
the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, or associational preference. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal
opportunities and equal access to University facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination poli-
cies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX, Section 504, and the ADA in the Office of Affirmative Action, 319/335-
0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1316.
Sports Information
Men’s Tennis SID: ......................... Erin Zein
Email: .........erin-zein@hawkeyesports.com
SID Contact Phone: ............. (319)335-9224
SID Home/Cell Phone: ........ (319)530-5098
SID Main Office: .................. (319)335-9411
SID Fax: ............................. (319)335-9417
Iowa Web Site: ....... www.hawkeyesports.com
Sports Information Director: .... Phil Haddy
Associate SID: ............................ Steve Roe
Assistant SIDs: .......................Traci Wagner
Matthew Weitzel
Tony Wirt
Player Interviews
All player interviews are coordinated through
Erin Zein of the sports information office.
Please contact Zein (319-335-9224) so that
she may set a time for an interview which
does not interfere with the student-athlete's
academic or practice schedules.
Credits
The 2004 Iowa Hawkeye Men’s Tennis Media
Guide is a publication of the University of
Iowa. The guide was written, designed and
edited by Sports Information Intern and Men’s
Tennis Contact Erin Zein. Editorial assistance
provided by Assistant Sports Information Di-
rectors Tony Wirt, Traci Wagner and Matt
Weitzel. Photographs provided by the Uni-
versity Relations Photo Unit and the UI Vi-
sual Center's Photographic Services. Cover art-
work designed by Matt Ellison. Printing done
by University of Iowa Printing Services in
Iowa City, IA.

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2004 Iowa Men’s Tennis Roster
Name Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown/Previous School
Johan Bergenas* 6-2 151 So. Vaxjo, Sweden/Katedralskolan
Sebastian Delgado 5-9 162 Fr. Guayaquil, Ecuador/Universidad Espirito Santo
Scott Elwell 6-1 150 Fr. Lawrence, KS/Lawrence HS
Jonny Hoak 6-2 205 Fr. Des Moines, IA/Old Avon Farms Prep School (CT)
Matis Jasicek*** 6-2 165 Sr. Vancouver, BC/Greater Vancouver Distance Education
Tres Jones*** 6-2 170 Sr. Albuquerque, NM/Sandia HS
Alexis Lebron 5-8 151 Fr. Mayaguez,PuertoRico/SouthwesternEducationalSociety
Chaitu Malempati* 6-1 171 So. Windsor, ON/St. Annes HS
Ryan Reid 5-8 150 Fr. Leawood, KS/Rockhurst HS
Parker Ross* 6-0 155 So. Libertyville, IL/Carmel HS
Aaron Schaechterle 6-0 165 So. Oconomowoc, WI/Wheaton College
Walter Valarezo 6-1 150 Fr. Guayaquil, Ecuador/Javier
*-- Indicates letters earned
Head Coach: Steve Houghton (23rd season) Volunteer Assistant Coach: Steve Nash (third season)
Assistant Coach: Matt Brothers (third season) Team Manager: Christy Koczo (fifth season)
ByEligibility
Seniors(2): Matis Jasicek, Tres Jones
Sophomores (4): Johan Bergenas,
Chaitu Malempati, Parker Ross, Aaron
Schaechterle
Freshmen (6): Sebastian Delgado, Scott
Elwell, Jonny Hoak, Alexis Lebron, Ryan
Reid, Walter Valarezo
By State/Country
Canada (2): Matis Jasicek, Chaitu Malempati
Ecuador (2): Sebastian Delgado, Walter
Valarezo
Illinois (1): Parker Ross
Iowa (1): Jonny Hoak
Kansas (2): Scott Elwell, Ryan Reid
Puerto Rico (1): Alexis Lebron
New Mexico (1): Tres Jones
Sweden (1): Johan Bergenas
Wisconsin (1): Aaron Schaechterle
PronunciationGuide
Johan Bergenas ....... YO-han Berg-IN-as
Matis Jasicek ....... Ma-TEESE Jaz-i-check
Chaitu Malempati .................... SHAY-tu
Aaron Schaechterle ...........SHEK-ter-lee
Walter Valarezo.................. val-a-RAY-zo
Iowa Hawkeye Roster/Pronunciation Guide
Back Row (l to r): Assistant Coach Matt Brothers, Manager Christy Koczo, Chaitu Malempati, Jonny Hoak,
Tres Jones, Johan Bergenas, Matis Jasicek, Sebastian Delgado, Head Coach Steve Houghton
Front Row (l to r): Walter Valarezo, Aaron Schaechterle, Alexis Lebron, Ryan Reid, Parker Ross, Scott Elwell

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Head Coach Steve Houghton
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Head Coach
23rd Season
Steve Houghton, the dean of Big Ten coaches, is in his 23rd year as
head coach of the Hawkeyes. He has compiled a career record of 258-243.
Last season Houghton led his Hawkeye squad to a sixth-place tie in
conference play. Houghton once again coached seniors Stuart Waters,
Hunter Skogman and Pete Rose to strong seasons. While playing at
Iowa’s top position in both singles and doubles competition, Waters
earned his second consecutive all-Big Ten honor. He also helped
guide along Iowa’s youth with freshmen Johan Bergenas, Chaitu
Malempati and Parker Ross making key singles contributions. Iowa
entered the tournament having won two of its last three conference
matches over ranked opponents.
In 2002 Houghton led the Hawkeyes to a 12-10 record overall and a 4-
6 Big Ten record. Iowa was ranked as high as 57th and recorded key
wins over Northwestern, Penn State and Nebraska. The Hawkeyes also
came close to knocking off Ohio State, losing 4-3 after Pete Rose was
forced to retire in the game deciding match. Houghton coached Rose
and Stuart Waters to their best career records and Hunter Skogman to
his best career Big Ten record. In his first year playing at the No. 1
position, Waters posted a 14-7 dual record and was named Big Ten
Player of the Week on Apr. 3. Rose compiled a 13-6 dual record and
held a seven-match winning streak before retiring to Ohio State’s Paul
Warkentin. Skogman went 7-2 in Big Ten play.
In 2001 Houghton coached Tyler Cleveland to yet another remarkable
season. Cleveland went 19-3 overall and recorded the best record in
the Big Ten’s No. 1 position at 8-2. Cleveland etched his name in the
Big Ten record books as he became the first men’s player to receive
back-to-back Big Ten Player of the Year honors. He was also honored
with the Region IV ITA Farnsworth Senior Player of the Year. Cleveland
is considered one of the greatest players in Iowa tennis history.
Houghton’s best season came in 1984 when Iowa won a school record
21 matches and two Hawkeyes earned all-Big Ten honors. The doubles
team of Claes Ramel and Martin Aguirre qualified for nationals in
1989 and Houghton was named NCAA Region IV Coach of the Year.
He has coached two Davis Cup players at Iowa. Bryan Crowley won
the Rolex Region IV championship in 1995 and was ranked first in
regional singles action, before falling to career-hampering injuries.
Not only are Houghton’s players students of the game, as their recent
victories attest, but they are also students in the classroom. Houghton’s
players have consistently maintained a grade point average above 3.0
(on a 4.0 scale). Last year Iowa had four players named to the academic
all-Big Ten Team: JohanBergenas,DavidFreijd,PeteRoseandStuartWaters.
Houghton also had a successful playing career at Iowa, lettering
three years and winning the No. 5 singles championship at the Big
Ten meet. His career Big Ten singles record was 21-6, and his career
winning percentage of .727 (40-15) is the second best in Iowa history.
The Hawkeye coach was a member of the 1971 Iowa tennis team
that recorded a 3.53 team GPA, the highest of any NCAA team in any
sport that year. That team also qualified for the NCAA meet after a
third place Big Ten finish. A member of the Iowa Tennis Hall of
Fame, Houghton completed his sixth year as a member of the Region
IV Ranking Committee. He is also involved with the Iowa City Tennis
Association and has worked with the Iowa sports school’s tennis
program since its inception. He has also served on both the NCAA
ranking and selection committees.
An Iowa City native, Houghton was a nationally ranked junior player
at City High School. He earned his bachelor’s (1971) and master’s
(1973) degrees from the University of Iowa.
Houghton was born Jan. 9, 1949. Steve and his wife, Leora, have
four children: Cari, Jeff, Jon and Scott.
Houghton’s Record at Iowa
Big Ten Overall
Year W-L Pct. Finish W-L Pct.
1982 2-7 .222 9th 8-13 .381
1983 2-7 .222 6th 12-12 .500
1984 6-3 .667 4th 21-6 .778
1985 4-5 .444 9th 12-12 .500
1986 3-6 .333 9th 14-12 .538
1987 1-8 .111 7th 13-12 .520
1988 5-4 .556 9th 19-6 .760
1989 5-4 .556 7th 16-8 .667
1990 4-5 .444 8th 13-14 .481
1991 5-4 .556 7th 18-7 .720
1992 2-8 .200 9th 10-9 .526
1993 6-4 .600 5th 12-9 .571
1994 7-3 .700 8th 13-7 .650
1995 1-9 .100 9th 8-14 .364
1996 0-12 .000 11th 5-17 .227
1997 2-10 .167 10th 8-14 .364
1998 5-7 .417 9th 10-11 .476
1999 4-7 .400 t7th 11-12 .478
2000 1-9 .100 t10th 5-16 .238
2001 3-7 .300 9th 11-11 .500
2002 4-6 .400 7th 12-10 .545
2003 3-7 .300 t6th 7-11 .389
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Matt Brothers is in his third season as assistant coach of the Iowa
men’s tennis program. In just two seasons, Brothers has provided
an immediate impact. Last season he helped coach Stuart Waters to
his second consecutive all-Big Ten honor. He also helped coach
newcomers Johan Bergenas, Parker Ross and Chaitu Malempati to
solid first seasons.
In 2002, Brothers helped coach Waters, Hunter Skogman and Pete
Rose to career seasons while playing in higher positions of the
singles lineup. Waters and Skogman each posted career-best records
and Rose led the team in overall winning percentage.
Brothers played two years at the University of Wisconsin – Green
Bay before transferring and competing at Marquette University. He
received numerous accolades including first team Mid-Continental
Conference (1993-1994), UW-Green Bay team captain and MVP
(1994), Marquette University team captain and MVP (1996), second
team Conference USA (1995, 96) and the Marquette University Senior
Leadership Award (1997).
In addition, Brothers has a wealth of post-college competitive
experience, having played satellites, futures and prize money
tournaments throughout Europe and the United States over the past
six years. He plans on continuing to play the circuit as time allows.
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Assistant Coach
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Assistant Coach Matt Brothers/Support Staff
While on tour, Brothers distinguished himself by earning a #1 ranking
in doubles and a #3 ranking in singles in the Midwest Section in
1997. Perhaps even more impressively, he was ranked #4 in singles
nationally (men’s 25) in 2000 and 2001.
Brothers also has a strong background in the teaching/coaching
arena. He has taught at all competitive levels in both Texas and
Wisconsin. He has also coached on the collegiate level at the
University of Wisconsin – Whitewater and Marquette.
“Matt adds a great deal to our program,” said Head Coach Steve
Houghton. “He is a student of the game, has successfully competed
at both the collegiate and professional level and pushes our guys to
be as good as they can be. He definitely knows what it takes.”
Brothers, a native of Kenosha, Wisconsin, received his B.A. from
Marquette in 1997.
Jane Meyer
Senior Associate AD/
Administrator
Kendra Wieditz
Secretary
Nancy Parker
Academic Adviser
Paul Longo
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Academics/Sportsmanship/Support Staff
Boyd Murray
Head Trainer
Christy Koczo
Team Manager
Erin Zein
Sports Information
Contact
Iowa Tennis Athletes Achieve Academic Success
Academics have always been stressed by student athletes at the
University of Iowa. In scheduling of both tennis meets and practice
sessions, every attempt is made to insure a minimal number of missed
classes.
The goal is to give each player the best opportunity to succeed in
the classroom as well as on the court.
Hawkeye players have earned academic all conference honors 64
times since the Big Ten Conference began naming an all academic
team in 1987, including four players in 2003.
The tennis team has consistently set the pace for all men’s athletic
teams at Iowa in terms of team grade point average.
The 2000-01 Hawkeyes were honored as a national academic team
by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, the only Big Ten school
to receive that honor. Pete Rose led the team in grade point average
with a 4.18.
The 1971 Iowa squad (which Coach Steve Houghton was a team
member) posted a combined GPA of 3.53, the highest average of any
NCAA team in any sport that year. That team also played in the
national meet.
The academic success of the members of the Iowa tennis program is
a long standing tradition - a tradition that the Iowa tennis program
takes great pride in upholding.
Iowa Tennis Athletes Prided on Sportsmanship
When Iowa men’s tennis
player Tyler Cleveland was
named Big Ten Sportsman of
the Year for the 2000 spring
season, it marked the fourth
time in the past nine years
that an Iowa player has
garnered that honor. Klas
Bergstrom (1993), Marcus
Erkstad (1996) and Tom
Derouin (1997) were the
previous Hawkeyes to receive
that distinction.
In 2003 the Sportsman of the
year in Men’s tennis was not
awarded by the Big Ten. The
conference issued its
inaugural sportsmanship
award winners for a male and
female athlete from any sport
from each school.
“The Sportsman of the Year Award is a great honor,” said Iowa Men’s
Tennis Coach Steve Houghton. “It’s based both on a high level of
competitive success and exemplary sportsmanship. As a coaching
staff, we emphasize sportsmanship and thus are very proud to have
dominated that selection in recent years.”
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Why Iowa?
“The University of Iowa develops you both
academically and athletically. The
cooperation between coaches and school
faculty helps you fulfill your goals and
dreams. With the professionalism that
occurs at the University of Iowa, you grow
as an individual.”
Johan Bergenas
Sophomore, Vaxjo, Sweden
“I chose the University of Iowa because
it provides the perfect opportunity to excel
academically as well as athletically. This
institution is the ideal place to become
the best on and off the court and succeed
in every aspect of college life. The special
relationship that exists between players,
coaches, advisers and tutors provides a
caring and supportive environment. I am
proud to be a Hawkeye.”
Chaitu Malempati
Sophomore, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
“Being a Hawkeye means being the best,
especially being part of the Big Ten
Conference. Training over the years, day
in and day out, I always strived to reach
my full potential. I know that the
University of Iowa will help to bring out
the best in me. My coaches, teammates,
friends and everything that encompasses
the University of Iowa are what will help
me succeed today, as well as in the
future.”
Parker Ross
Sophomore, Libertyville, Illinois
What the Hawkeyes are Sa
“I noticed from the first day I visited
Iowa City that the people here were very
friendly and welcoming. The coaching
staff is not only completely dedicated to
the tennis program, but also care as much
about each player off the court as they
do on the court. Playing in the Big Ten
along with a very supportive and
dedicated coaching staff provides me with
a perfect environment to accomplish all
of my collegiate tennis goals. The Iowa
City community and the people here will
make you feel very much at home no
matter where you are from.”
Matis Jasicek
Senior, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
“Balance. The University of Iowa is a
unique and special place. Iowa has a
perfect balance of life, academically,
athletically and socially. There aren’t
many places where you can get a balance
of great education, great athletics in the
best conference in the nation and such a
fun and friendly place. The wonderful
people, beautiful campus and supportive
atmosphere make Iowa a great place to
achieve success.”
Tres Jones
Senior, Albuquerque, New Mexico
“As a foreigner from Ecuador, I chose
the University of Iowa because it is an
extremely competitive university in both
academics and athletics. Here I am a
both a business student and an athlete
in the Big Ten Conference where I will
have the opportunity to play against some
of the nation’s best collegiate athletes.”
Sebastian Delgado
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Why Iowa?
ying About the Iowa Men’s Tennis Program
“It’s an honor to be able to play for a
school with the amenities that the
University of Iowa has to offer. Each
student-athlete is surrounded by
everything they need to achieve their
goals. Our athletic learning center and
friendly faculty have been essential to
my academic success. The opportunity
to practice with such a great group of
teammates and play against Big Ten
opponents has improved my tennis game
immensely. I can’t imagine myself
anywhere else.”
Aaron Schaechterle
Sophomore,Oconomowoc,Wisconsin
“The University of Iowa had a great
academic program which was really
important for me. We are also in a great
conference and competing here is a great
experience and a challenge. I hope to
take advantage of all of the good things
that I can benefit from here.”
Walter Valarezo
Freshman, Guayaquil, Ecuador
“The University of Iowa provides
academic and athletic programs that
challenge excellence and a life-long love
of learning. It fosters an atmosphere
where students can grow together and
acquire skills necessary to master
academic requirements and athletic
success. Iowa provides an athletic
program where loyalty, pride and
integrity are its virtues. I chose Iowa
because it creates an opportunity for me
to grow intellectually and athletically.
Most importantly it instills values, which
apply not only to athletics, but to life.”
Ryan Reid
Freshman, Leawood, Kansas
“Ever since I was little, I’ve always wanted
to be a Hawkeye. The university is very
strong academically and also has a good
reputation for its athletics. Not only does
the University of Iowa produce successful
students, but also successful student-
athletes. That is something I’m striving
to achieve. Iowa gives you the resources
to be successful in any area you want to
succeed in. The coaching staff is very well-
known and working with them will help
me become a stronger player.”
Jonny Hoak
Freshman, Des Moines, Iowa
“Until entering the city limits of Iowa City,
one has no idea of how great of an institution
the University of Iowa is. It is a hidden
palace among the cornfields of the Midwest.
If someone is given the opportunity to be a
student-athlete at the University of Iowa, it
is the chance of a lifetime. Being successful
is inevitable if one takes advantage of what
the university has to offer. To train everyday
with some of the best players in the country,
play under such a distinguished coach and
to compete in such a powerful conference
makes the experience of playing tennis at
the University of Iowa even more incredible.
Our team motto is ‘all for one and one for all.’ This proves how much the
players care for each other and strive to succeed not only on the court, but
also in the classroom.”
Scott Elwell
Freshman, Lawrence, Kansas
“I decided to come to the University of
Iowa because of its excellent academic
and athletic reputation. The athletic
department does its best to help an
athlete become successful both on and
off the court.”
Alexis Lebron
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2004 Season Outlook
Out with the Old, In with the New
For the first time in nearly a decade the Iowa men’s tennis team
will enter the dual season without a dominant returning veteran
or all-Big Ten performer in its lineup. Forever buried in the
history books are Stuart Waters, Hunter Skogman and Pete Rose.
Hoping to etch their names in the books are Johan Bergenas,
Chaitu Malempati and Parker Ross.
Of the five returnees on Iowa’s 2004 roster, only Bergenas,
Malempati and Ross have a year of solid playing experience under
their belt, each competing last season as freshmen. All three
will have huge shoes to fill as they set out to replace the top
three positions left by Waters, Skogman and Rose.
“This may be the youngest team I’ve ever coached, both in terms
of age and experience.” said Iowa Head Coach Steve Houghton.
“Our top three players last year were seniors and they will be
very difficult to replace in terms of playing and experience.”
Perhaps the biggest
challenge faces
Bergenas, Iowa’s
projected top singles
player. He will be
the first player since
Tyler Cleveland
(1999) to play in the
Hawkeyes’ top
position as a
s o p h o m o r e .
Bergenas will have
past success in his
favor as each player
that has played in
Iowa’s top singles
position over the last
eight years has been selected all-Big Ten (Tom Derouin, 1996-97,
Cleveland, 1998-01, Waters, 2002-03).
Bergenas had a solid freshman season playing predominately at
the No. 4 spot and posting a 4-6 conference record. Bergenas
was instrumental in Iowa’s upset victory over then 37th-ranked
Indiana, winning meet point with a third-set victory. He also
was a solid performer in doubles competition, playing the entire
year at the No. 2 position. Bergenas will have injury to overcome
as he was sidelined during the fall while recovering from off-
season knee surgery.
“Johan is our top returning player and proved last year that he
is a very capable Big Ten performer,” said Houghton. “He has battled
through some injuries, but is capable of having a great year.”
Another player looking to
have a breakthrough year is
Malempati. Malempati is
coming off a solid fall season
where he recorded five
singles victories and
advanced to the second
round of the ITA regional
qualifying draw. Malempati
gained valuable dual
experience last spring
playing mostly at the No. 5
and No. 6 positions. He
recorded five dual victories
and helped guide Iowa to a
win over Michigan.
“Chaitu did a good job for us last year and has really improved
over the summer and fall,” said Houghton.
Ross has had two solid fall campaigns over his short career. He
got his feet wet last year in singles competition playing at the
No. 4, No. 5 and No. 6 positions. Ross recorded a win in his first
career dual match last season and competed for the Hawkeyes in
14 of 18 duals. Last fall Ross was the only Hawkeye to begin
competition at the ITA Omni Orrington Midwest Regionals in the
main draw qualifying round.
“Parker has a ton of talent and really took a big step forward
last fall,” said Houghton. “He can compete with any of the top
Big Ten Players.”
Senior Matis Jasicek will be looking for playing time after being
plagued by injury last year. Jasicek competed in dual
competition during the 2002 season, playing four matches at
the No. 6 spot.
“Matis battled injuries last year and is determined to make his
senior year a good one,” said Houghton.
Tres Jones also returns for his senior campaign. Last year Jones
played his first solid year of doubles competition.
“Tres made significant contributions last year in doubles and
also played some singles,” said Houghton. Hopefully he can put
it all together this year after overcoming some injuries.”
Newcomers Expected to Make Immediate Impact
The Hawkeyes will hope for immediate contributions from seven
newcomers. Leading the way is freshman Sebastian Delgado
(Guayaquil, Ecuador). Delgado competed in several international
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2004 Season Outlook
junior tournaments before coming to Iowa. He began fall
competition competing at the Ball State Invitational and the first
two days of the Wisconsin Invitational before undergoing an
emergency appendectomy. Delgado is fully recovered and
expected to play in one of the top positions in singles and doubles.
“Sebastian is a very valuable addition to our team,” said
Houghton. “He’s a very experienced international junior player.”
Another player expected to jump straight into the singles and
doubles lineup is Walter Valarezo (Guayaquil, Ecuador). Valarezo
is coming off a successful fall campaign. He advanced to the
semifinals of the B Flight main draw at the Ball State Invitational.
“Walter is a very talented freshman with strong credentials from
Ecuador,” said Houghton. “He showed flashes of brilliance during
the fall season.”
Freshman Jonny Hoak (Des Moines, IA) returns to the Hawkeye
state after attending prep school at Old Avon Farms (CT) for three
years. As a freshman at Dowling High School, Hoak was crowned
the Iowa Class 2A state singles champion. At Avon, he went
undefeated in singles competition as a senior (15-0). As a junior,
he set the school record for most wins in a season (20-1).
“Jonny is a freshman with good national junior experience,” said
Houghton. “He has a lot of potential and can become an excellent
Big Ten player.”
Transfer Aaron Schaechterle (Oconomowoc, WI) joins the Hawkeyes
after competing in 2003 as a freshman at Wheaton College.
Schaechterle posted a 23-9 singles and 26-4 doubles record while
at Wheaton, helping lead his team to an 18th place finish nationally
in Division III. He is also coming off a successful fall where he
recorded five singles and three doubles victories. He becomes the
second member of his family to compete in the Big Ten Conference
as his twin brother, Adam, currently plays at Northwestern.
“Aaron gained some valuable experience at Wheaton College last
year,” said Houghton. He’s a tough competitor who should help
in both singles and doubles competition.”
After beginning the fall battling injuries, freshman Ryan Reid
(Leawood, KS) saw limited action at the Wisconsin Invitational
and the Big Ten singles tournament. Reid went undefeated in
singles competition as a junior and senior in high school, posting
a career singles record of 58-3. He also excelled in doubles
competition, winning state titles as a sophomore and junior. He
was crowned conference champion all four years.
“Ryan is another freshman who has had a lot of good national
junior experience,” said Houghton. “He proved this fall that he
can really help us in both singles and doubles.”
Scott Elwell (Lawrence, KS) also has the chance to make
contributions this spring. Elwell competed at the Ball State
Invitational and in the 7-8 bracket at the Big Ten singles
tournament. In high school, Elwell was crowned conference
singles champion as a junior and senior and finished his career
with a 63-15 record.
“Scott made a lot of progress this fall and has a good chance to
contribute this spring,” said Houghton.
Rounding out the freshman class is Alexis Lebron (Mayaguez,
Puerto Rico). Lebron posted a 3-3 singles record last fall at the
Ball State and Wisconsin Invitationals. He advanced to the D
Flight quarterfinals at the Ball State Invite. Lebron also teamed
with Jasicek, advancing to the D Flight doubles title match.
“Alexis got a lot of match experience in the fall and showed
signs that he is capable of contributing this spring,” said
Houghton.
The Big Ten Race
After completing a perfect
sweep by winning the NCAA
team, singles and doubles
titles, Illinois is once again
the team to beat. The Illini
only lost two players from
last year’s squad. They have
won seven consecutive
conference championships
and six of the last seven Big
Ten tournament titles.
Minnesota and Ohio State are
also expected to be very
strong.
Parker Ross