MORAGA, Calif. — Damon Kesaris and Mariia Kozyreva can add yet another honor to their collegiate resumes as both Gaels received an ITA Regional Playing Award as announced this morning. Kesaris was named the men's ITA Senior Player of the Year in the Northwest region while Kozyreva was named women's ITA Player to Watch in the same region.
The ITA gives out eight awards to all 12 regions each year. The awards include Senior Player of the Year, Player to Watch, Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship Award, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Senior, Team Community Service Award, and the Rafael Osuna Sportsmanship Award.