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Middle Tennessee Men's Tennis Ink Standout Alabama Recruit
2/24/2025 12:00:00 PM | General, Men's Tennis
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee men's tennis has added another powerhouse signing to its roster. Huntsville, Alabama, native Houston Jacques is the latest standout to join the Blue Raiders.
Jacques is the second signee head coach Jimmy Borendame has announced. He is one of the highest-ranked players coming out of Alabama, holding a USTA ranking of No. 34 nationally and the No. 1 ranking in the state. He is also ranked No. 3 in the South and No. 23 in the country. Additionally, he was named Alabama Junior Player of the Year.
Jacques was part of the Madison Academy team that won a state championship in 2021. Now, he is eager to contribute to an already strong Blue Raider roster.
Houston Jacques on Signing with MTSU
"Signing with MTSU is a blessing. I knew this was the place for me during my recruiting visit. I love how the administration, sports faculty, and students rally around the tennis team. I'm ready to get to work and help in whatever role I'm called for."
Head Coach Jimmy Borendame on Jacques
"Houston is a big addition to the Blue Raider tennis family. He eats, sleeps and breathes tennis. He is also a strong student-athlete who takes both his tennis and academics seriously. Houston brings another aggressive playing style to our team. With his love of tennis and our growth mindset team culture, he is going to fit in easily. I anticipate his personal and athletic growth to accelerate as a Blue Raider."
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Jacques is the second signee head coach Jimmy Borendame has announced. He is one of the highest-ranked players coming out of Alabama, holding a USTA ranking of No. 34 nationally and the No. 1 ranking in the state. He is also ranked No. 3 in the South and No. 23 in the country. Additionally, he was named Alabama Junior Player of the Year.
Jacques was part of the Madison Academy team that won a state championship in 2021. Now, he is eager to contribute to an already strong Blue Raider roster.
Houston Jacques on Signing with MTSU
"Signing with MTSU is a blessing. I knew this was the place for me during my recruiting visit. I love how the administration, sports faculty, and students rally around the tennis team. I'm ready to get to work and help in whatever role I'm called for."
Head Coach Jimmy Borendame on Jacques
"Houston is a big addition to the Blue Raider tennis family. He eats, sleeps and breathes tennis. He is also a strong student-athlete who takes both his tennis and academics seriously. Houston brings another aggressive playing style to our team. With his love of tennis and our growth mindset team culture, he is going to fit in easily. I anticipate his personal and athletic growth to accelerate as a Blue Raider."
Follow the Blue Raiders
Follow Middle Tennessee men's tennis on social media on Facebook (BlueRaiderMensTennis), Twitter (MT_MensTennis) and Instagram (MT_MensTennis).
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