McCartney Kessler was a singles quarterfinalist and doubles finalists at the 2017 Canadian U18 World Ranking Event held in Montreal in September.
McCartney Kessler Signs NLI with Gators
Thursday, November 9, 2017 | Women's Tennis
The talented junior player will join the Gator squad in January of 2018.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – McCartney Kessler, a five-star player from Calhoun, Georgia, has signed a National Letter of Intent with the University of Florida, coach Roland Thornqvist announced today.
Kessler will enroll in January of 2018 and be a member of the current 2017-18 Gator squad.
Kessler has ranked as high as No. 10 in the 2017 national recruiting rankings, while earning the top ranking in the Southeast and the state of Georgia.
Kessler's 2017 Top Highlights
Quoting UF Coach Roland Thornqvist:
"McCartney is a world-class athlete. She's a tough, physical player with a Gator mentality – one who never gives up. She can run, she can defend.
"We're looking forward to having her here in Gainesville soon to develop her offensive skills."
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Kessler will enroll in January of 2018 and be a member of the current 2017-18 Gator squad.
Kessler has ranked as high as No. 10 in the 2017 national recruiting rankings, while earning the top ranking in the Southeast and the state of Georgia.
Kessler's 2017 Top Highlights
- Singles quarterfinalist and doubles finalists at the 2017 Canadian U18 World Ranking Event held in Montreal (September)
- Singles finalist at the 2017 Plantation ITF (May)
- Reached round of 16 in singles and doubles at the 2017 Easter Bowl (March)
- Singles quarterfinalist and doubles semifinalist at the 2017 Copa Badia (May)
- Doubles round of 16 at the 53rd Coffee Bowl (January)
Quoting UF Coach Roland Thornqvist:
"McCartney is a world-class athlete. She's a tough, physical player with a Gator mentality – one who never gives up. She can run, she can defend.
"We're looking forward to having her here in Gainesville soon to develop her offensive skills."
Gator Women's Tennis 2017-18 Signing Class
- McCartney Kessler – 5-8, Right-handed (Calhoun, Ga./Stephen Diaz Academy)
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