Azusa Pacific University Athletics

THIS YEAR: Freshman Emily Ignas joins Azusa Pacific for the first team tennis experience of her career ... Capable of hitting for power with all strokes ... Projected to be a starter in singles and doubles.

HIGH SCHOOL: Competed exclusively in United States Tennis Association tournaments as she completed her high school academics through NorthStar Online Academy, an online high school program ... Earned selection to play on the Southern California Zonals team, a program that allows players to compete in intersectional competition ... Qualified for National Opens and Super Nationals in 3 of 4 years ... Earned the Sportsmanship Award for the USTA Southern California section ... In a local 2004 tournament, defeated eventual 2008 U.S. Open Junior champion CoCo Vandeweghe in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5.

PERSONAL: Born April 18, 1990, in Atlanta, Ga., to Mike and Holly Ignas ... Is an only child ... Majoring in graphic design ... Has aspirations to compete on the professional tennis tour ... Enjoys music, games, movies, and Broadway musicals.