MCC men’s tennis adds Pillow Academy standout

(GREENWOOD) - The Meridian Community College men’s tennis program announced the signing of senior Pillow Academy standout, Wade Henderson.

Henderson, a native of Greenwood, MS, posted a career record of 46-14 at PA, going 11-2 his senior season.

Playing No. 1 for PA, Henderson led his team to the MPSA North AAA Runner-Up in 20008. He was also named tem captain, Most Valuable player and Most Improved during his high school career.

During his time on the USTA Tournament circuit, Henderson complied a 44-43 record with three tournament championships. In the summer of 2007, he was ranked as high as No. 6 in the Mississippi USTA rankings. That same summer, he qualified for the Southern Sectional (Boys 18 singles) in Little Rock, AR.

Henderson has attended the Ole Miss Tennis camp, where he placed second in 2005, and the Saddlebrook Tennis Academy in Tampa, FL.

Henderson was also a member of the Pillow Academy boy’s soccer team.