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The Saint Francis women's and men's tennis teams excelled in their final matches of the regular season against Stonehill and Siena, earning five conference awards. Senior Kelly Dowuona claimed the NEC Player of the Week title, while freshman Gabriela Almanza garnered NEC Rookie of the Week honors. Sophomore Dasha Chichkina and freshman Helena Lynn were also recognized as NEC Prime Performers, alongside sophomore Kevin Titus Suresh from the men's team. Dowuona made history as the all-time leader in combined wins for the program, while Lynn set the record for most victories by a freshman.

• Kelly Dowuona achieved her 59th career singles victory, making her the all-time leader at Saint Francis.
• Dasha Chichkina has a current singles record of 21-12 and has won her last nine matches.
• Helena Lynn holds a 25-11 record, leading the women's team.
• Kevin Titus Suresh finished the season with a team-leading record of 20-13.

While individual players had notable successes, the teams’ overall performance in the upcoming playoffs will determine how these achievements impact their standings and future recruitment. The success of the athletes is promising, but postseason performance remains a critical factor.

• The regular season has concluded with significant wins against both conference and non-conference rivals.
• Athletes are transitioning into postseason play, where individual achievements will be tested against higher competition.

With postseason matches on the horizon, the Red Flash teams will need to leverage their momentum from these awards. Expect heightened competition as they aim to capitalize on their individual successes to secure victories in the playoffs.

The Red Flash tennis teams have shown remarkable talent this season, particularly in their individual athletes, setting the stage for a potentially successful postseason. As they move forward, maintaining team cohesion and capitalizing on individual strengths will be crucial for advancing in the conference tournaments.