May 2, 2008

Tiger tennis players sign with NCAA schools

With Kasia Siwosz signing early with Baylor University, three more Tiger tennis players recently signed with NCAA schools.

Siwosz’s doubles partner, Karolina Porizkova, signed a letter of intent with NCAA Division II Nova Southeastern University in Florida. Porizkova teamed with Siwosz to capture the national title at No. 1 doubles as a freshman and the duo is set to defend their title at the NJCAA Women’s National Tournament.

Porizkova also had a stellar freshman season playing No. 3 singles and has qualified for this year’s national tournament, while playing No. 2 singles.

Nova Southeastern was recently selected to compete at the NCAA Division II Women’s Tennis Championships for the fourth consecutive year.

Richard Filkuka, who has once again qualified for the men’s national tournament, signed with NCAA Division I Lamar University. Filkuka recently won the Region VI title in No. 1 singles and teamed with Diego Motivar to capture the region title at No. 2 doubles as a freshman.

Motivar signed with NCAA Division II Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia. Motivar has captured each of the past two Region VI titles at No. 2 singles. He will be joining a strong Columbus State squad as they recently qualified for this year’s NCAA Division II Men’s Tennis Championships.

“I am extremely excited about the opportunities ahead of these three individuals,” Cowley head coach Josh Cobble said. “They are all heading to great programs and their future coaches expect them to make an immediate difference for the teams. Richard, Diego, and Karolina have been a large part of the success our tennis program has had the last two years.”

Pictured from left: Richard Filkuka, Karolina Porizkova, and Diego Motivar.