Completed Event: Men's Tennis versus Baylor on April 16, 2026 , Loss , 1, to, 4
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The University of Utah Athletics
Utah Men's Tennis Adds Pair
5/16/2016 12:00 AM | Men's Tennis
May 16, 2016
SALT LAKE CITY - The University of Utah men's tennis team announced the addition of two new players this afternoon, Benjamin Heck and Jacob Lapkin.
"Benjamin is a very intelligent young man who loves the game of tennis," said head coach Roeland Brateanu. "He'll be a great addition to our team."
Heck, a four-star recruit from Georgetown, Texas, has ranked in the top 10 of the state throughout every age division in juniors and currently ranks No. 114 in the country according to tennisrecruiting.net. He is currently 11-4 against other four-star recruits.
"It is an honor to be a part of this school and tennis team," said Heck. "The school has been accelerating in its development and the tennis team mirrors the progression. This is a young team that continues to challenge the top teams in the nation. Clearly, the school is on the right track and I believe this will help me overcome any challenges I may face in the future."
Heck will graduate at the top of his class from Chaparral Star Academy and will be the valedictorian speaker at his graduation ceremony. He aspires to obtain a bachelor's degree in Biomechanical Engineering while at Utah.
Lapkin from Grand Junction, Colorado and had a brief stint as the No. 1 ranked player in the state. He is currently ranked No. 4 and has been selected as an All-State performer, both academically and athletically, all four years.
"I chose Utah because the school has a growing reputation and continues to improve in every aspect, both academically and athletically," Lapkin stated.
"Jacob is a very talented and gifted athlete with a tremendous team spirit," Brateanu added. "In the right environment and with the right type of training, we think that he will be a great player for us."
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