MCC Tennis Star Honored

From School Reports

Mallory Davis from Abbeyville, MS traveled to Jackson, MS, on Saturday, January 26, 2013, to receive the Mississippi Tennis Association’s “George Wilkinson” State Award. The Mississippi Tennis Association honors the state’s best at a banquet each year. This year’s banquet was held at Jackson Country Club.


Davis received this award after having been nominated earlier in the year. The George Wilkinson Memorial Award is given to a male and female outstanding junior player who exemplifies the qualities of composure under physical stress and emotional discipline in recognition of their desire, integrity, perseverance, maturity (on and off the court), conduct and appearance.

Davis had an outstanding record as a high school tennis player for Lafayette County under Coach Debbie Swindoll. As a senior at Lafayette, she compiled a 22-6 record and as a junior, she went 19-2.

“While playing for her high school, she played every position while leading the team to the North half finals,” according to Swindoll. “Mallory is an extremely hard worker and is very dependable. “The family support she has received over the years has helped her reach this potential.”

Davis is a two-time Class 4A mixed doubles’ champion and was selected to the MAC All-Star Tournament.

Davis has had an outstanding start to her JUCO career. She is playing number two singles and number two doubles for Meridian. The spring season has just started, but Mallory has performed well already.

“She is just a great player and person,” according to McPhail. “Not only has Mallory achieved success on the tennis courts in her freshman year, but also she has achieved academically. She is a champion in every sense of the word.”