Justin Walker

Justin Walker
Justin Walker
  • Hometown:
    Oak Harbor, Ohio
  • Year:
    Jr
  • High School:
    Hunt
  • Major:
    Sport Management
Bio

Junior (2014): Named to HCAC All-Sportsmanship Team ... Played in 19 singles matches on the season … Finished with a 12-7 record overall in singles play … Finished 7-1 in conference play in singles matches … Went 1-1 in four singles ... Went 11-6 in five singles ... Played in 20 doubles matches on the season with partner Cord Speelman … Duo Finished with a 8-12 record overall in doubles play and went 4-4 in conference play … Went 8-12 in two doubles.

Sophomore (2013): Put together a 6-12 record over fourth and fifth singles competition, while notching a 3-5 mark in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference play … Between second and third doubles, combined for a 6-14 record.

Freshman (2012): Competed in 18 matches at six singles and 18 matches at three doubles …Led the team as a freshman in doubles victories with 12 … Produced an impressive 7-1 record at the three doubles position in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference play … Ended the season on a seven match win streak at three doubles and won nine of last ten matches at the position.

Prep: Lettered for four years at Hunt High in North Carolina under head coach Chris Beneck … Named First-Team All-Big East Conference … Member of Future Business Leaders of America … National Technical Honor Society member.

Personal: Son of Ken and Ginger Walker … Majoring in sport management with concentrations in marketing and business administration.

News mentions
Five Yellow Jackets named to All-HCAC
Five Yellow Jackets named to All-HCAC

GREENWOOD, Ind. – With the conclusion of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference tennis season this past weekend, the conference has released its All-HCAC Teams.

Yellow Jackets drop round one in HCAC Tournament
Yellow Jackets drop round one in HCAC Tournament

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Yellow Jackets fell in round one to Franklin 5-1. With the loss at the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament, DC’s season is effectively over after a strong year.

Defiance Tennis closes regular season with 7-2 win over MSJ
Defiance Tennis closes regular season with 7-2 win over MSJ

DEFIANCE, Ohio - The Defiance College Men's Tennis team closed out the 2014 regular season on Saturday with a 7-2 victory over MSJ, securing a top-half finish in the HCAC Standings and a HCAC Tournament berth set for next weekend.

Yellow Jackets Tennis falls 5-4 to HCAC-leading Earlham
Yellow Jackets Tennis falls 5-4 to HCAC-leading Earlham

DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Defiance College men’s tennis team came up short in an upset bid Wednesday afternoon, as the they took on conference leader Earlham, falling by a score of 5-4.

DC Men's Tennis falls to Transylvania
DC Men's Tennis falls to Transylvania

DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Defiance College Men’s Tennis team fell to Transylvania Saturday afternoon, falling short in a comeback effort, 5-4.

Defiance comes from behind for 5-4 win at Hanover
Defiance comes from behind for 5-4 win at Hanover

HANOVER, Ind. - Last year, the Defiance College men's tennis team was defeated by Hanover 0-9 in the final match of the regular season.

Yellow Jackets win third straight with 7-2 victory over Ravens
Yellow Jackets win third straight with 7-2 victory over Ravens

ANDERSON, Ind. - Defiance College men’s tennis team was able to pull off its third victory in row Wednesday with a 7-2 win against Anderson University in HCAC play.

Defiance sweeps Manchester for HCAC win
Defiance sweeps Manchester for HCAC win

DEFIANCE, Ohio - The Defiance College Yellow Jackets Men’s Tennis team triumphed over Manchester University on Wednesday night to achieve their second shutout of the season, claiming victory with a 9-0 win.

Jackets sting Red Wolves in Monday mat
Jackets sting Red Wolves in Monday mat

RICHMOND, Ind. – After being down 4-1 through doubles action and the first two rounds of singles play, the Defiance men’s tennis team stormed back to take the final four singles matches and steal away a big road win over the Indiana University East Red Wolves on Monday, March 31.

Men's Tennis falls in tight battle to Rose-Hulman
Men's Tennis falls in tight battle to Rose-Hulman

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - The Defiance College Yellow Jackets Men's Tennis team suffered its first defeat in HCAC play this season in a tightly contested battle to Rose-Hulman on Friday night.

Bulldogs best Purple and Gold in home matchup
Bulldogs best Purple and Gold in home matchup

DEFIANCE, Ohio – The DC men’s tennis team fell to a tough Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association opponent on Thursday, March 20 when the Adrian Bulldogs came away with a 7-2 road victory over the Jackets.

DC falls in last spring break matchup
DC falls in last spring break matchup

HILTON HEAD, S.C. – DC concluded its spring break trip with a 6-3 loss to instate rival, Ohio Wesleyan.

Jackets jump to 5-2 in 2014 with win over Lakers
Jackets jump to 5-2 in 2014 with win over Lakers

HILTON HEAD, S.C. – It took the DC men’s tennis squad till April 5 last season to reach five wins, but the Purple and Gold have found a groove in 2014, as it won its third match at Hilton Head with a 7-2 victory over the Roosevelt Lakers on Wednesday, March 12.

Purple and Gold shutout Pioneers in HCAC-OAC matchup
Purple and Gold shutout Pioneers in HCAC-OAC matchup

HILTON HEAD, S.C. – After the Marietta Pioneers defeated the Defiance men’s tennis team during the 2013 spring trip at Hilton Head 8-1, the Yellow Jackets returned the favor this year with a dominating 9-0 victory over the OAC foe on Tuesday, March 11.

Wittenberg tops DC on day two of Spring Break trip
Wittenberg tops DC on day two of Spring Break trip

HILTON HEAD, S.C. – The Yellow Jacket men’s tennis team had its three-match winning streak halted on Monday, as the Wittenberg Tigers defeated Defiance 7-2 on the second day of play at Hilton Head.

Defiance buzzes past Wasps in first match at Hilton Head
Defiance buzzes past Wasps in first match at Hilton Head

HILTON HEAD, S.C. – The Purple and Gold men’s tennis squad got its spring break trip started on high note, as it stung the Emory & Henry Wasps for a 5-4 victory Sunday afternoon and extended its winning streak to three matches.

Yellow Jackets open HCAC play with big win over Franklin
Yellow Jackets open HCAC play with big win over Franklin

DEFIANCE, Ohio - The Defiance College Yellow Jackets picked up a statement victory Friday evening and opened up HCAC play with a 6-3 victory over Franklin College.

Yellow Jackets open up season with double dual match split
Yellow Jackets open up season with double dual match split

DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Defiance College Men’s Tennis team started off its season with a double dual match featuring Baldwin-Wallace and Saint Francis Saturday night.