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Joe VanMeter

Joe VanMeter

  • Year:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Indianapolis, Ind.
  • High School:
    University

2013-14 // JUNIOR SEASON
One of three Vikings to record a 20-win season, finishing the year with a 22-11 singles mark, including a 17-3 record during the spring… played the majority of the spring season at No. 4 singles, and posted a perfect 6-0 record against Horizon League opponents…finished the spring season on a 16-match win streak…teamed with Ali Shabib to post an 11-9 record at No. 1 doubles during the spring, including a 3-1 record against Horizon League opponents.

2012-13 // FRESHMAN SEASON
Posted a 14-21 singles record during his first year of collegiate tennis…went 8-5 during the fall, opening the year by winning five of his first six matches…picked up a crucial singles win against Detroit in the semifinals of the Horizon League Tournament (4/27)…also teamed with Jorg van der Vloet to earn a No. 3 doubles win against top-seeded Green Bay in the Horizon League Championship – clinching the doubles point for the Vikings.

HIGH SCHOOL
Finished his high school career ranked No. 3 in the state of Indiana and No. 124 nationally by Tennisrecruiting.net...three-time first team all-state selection...earned second team all-state honors as a freshman...named Team MVP as a freshman, sophomore, junior and senior...compiled a 62-6 record at No. 1 singles at University High School under head coach Jason Cash.

PERSONAL
Born Feb. 10, 1994 in Indianapolis, Indiana...son of Lester and Gwen VanMeter...has on brother, Steve...was a member of the Honor Roll at University High School...computer science major.