CCIW Women's tennis all-conference team announced

NAPERVILLE, Ill. -- The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) announced its all-conference team in women's tennis Tuesday as Wheaton led the way with five players, while Carthage had four players earn a spot on the team.

In addition, Wheaton's Karly Olson won conference tournament MVP after her performance earned the Thunder the CCIW title during the conference championships a week ago. No. 1 singles champion Jordan Hook of Wheaton earned player of the year honors while Thunder head coach Jane Nelson took home player of the year honors.

Hook and Olson were named to the first team, while Carthage's Amanda Sta. Romana and Kristin Minkowski and Illinois Wesleyan's Allison Heim joined Hook and Olson on the first team.

Gina Klein of Carthage made the second team along with Wheaton's Shannon Hale, Brooke Parrish and Brittney Dunn. Augustana's Megan DeShon and Illinois Wesleyan's Sandy Tobik were also placed on the second team.

2006 CCIW Women's Tennis All-Conference Team

First Team
1. Jordan Hook (Wheaton)
2. Amanda Sta. Romana (Carthage)
3. Elizca Buys (Carthage)
4. Karly Olson (Wheaton)
5. Kristin Minkowski (Carthage)
6. Allison Heim (Illinois Wesleyan)

Second Team
1. Gina Klein (Carthage)
2. Shannon Hale (Wheaton)
3. Brooke Parrish (Wheaton)
4. Brittney Dunn (Wheaton)
5. Megan DeShon (Augustana)
6. Sandy Tobik (Illinois Wesleyan)

Conference Tournament MVP- Karly Olson (Wheaton)

Player of the Year- Jordan Hook (Wheaton)

Coach of the Year- Jane Nelson (Wheaton)