Applewhite is the first ever ICC student-athlete to receive the award, which recognizes individuals who have shown outstanding sportsmanship and leadership as well as scholastic, extracurricular and tennis achievements.
The Indians were eliminated from the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) and NJCAA Region tournaments with four loses in the semifinals on Friday.
Roberto Valadez and Michael Crotts powered the Indians to four points with a pair of singles victories before partnering with Ezra Blissard and Blake Gregory to pick up a pair doubles wins on the opening day of the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region tournaments on Thursday.
The Indians rebound after loss to No. 24 Hinds Community College with a 6-3 road win over Wallace State (Ala.) Community College in Hanceville on Tuesday.
The No. 20 Indians took care of East Central Community College in their home opener with a 6-3 win behind a pair of extra set wins from Ezra Blissard and Blake Gregory in singles action.
Coach Michael Metz announced the Lady Indians and Indians matches at Holmes Community College has been postponed due to weather concerns. No make-up date has been scheduled for the event.
ICC will open the season on Feb. 2nd with home matches against Meridian Community College. The men will host Co-Lin on Feb. 9, starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Johnson-Partlow Tennis Courts.