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Trey Caseboldt, Sapulpa, Okla.
Caseboldt is a two-time doubles state qualifier.
“Trey is a great addition to our program; a player I think can step into the top four of our program immediately to help us out. He was heavily recruited by other schools in the KCAC and we feel fortunate to get him. He has experience at the high school level playing both singles and doubles, which will help him out in the transition to college tennis,” said head coach Vic Bateman.
Adam Hambleton, Seward CC, Kan.
Hambleton will transfer to Bethany from Seward Community College, where he finished in the top eight at Junior College Nationals last year.
Nolan Kempke, Claflin, Kan.
In 2006, Kempke was a fourth-place finisher in the Kansas State 3A doubles tournament as a junior at Claflin High School. He is a favorite for a top doubles placing in the 3A state tournament this year.
"Nolan comes from a great high school program with great coaching and should be able to compete immediately for a top six spot in singles and doubles with us next year," head coach Vic Bateman said. "He has a great attitude and effort and we are excited about him joining our Bethany tennis team," Bateman added.
Kempke is the son of Denise and Dave Kempke.
Skyler Verloop, Temecula, Calif.
Verloop is a transfer from Mt. San Jacinto Community College, Calif."
“Skyler is playing #2 right now for a very tough junior college, and his experience will help him to step right into one of our top few spots on the team. Skyler could play at any NAIA school in the Midwest and we are glad he chose to become a Swede,” said head coach Vic Bateman.
Mitchell De Jong, Aruba
De Jong was ranked #3 in Aruba as high school junior.
Jose Garcia, Allan Hancock Junior College (transfer)
Garcia played #2 at Allan Hancock and was ranked #64 among junior colleges in California.