Allen Simmons
6-3, Freshman
Clinton, S.C.
Clinton

General: An outstanding athlete who is improving with college experience... Reached the semifinals of a fall tournament at Wofford...Has great hands and moves well...Should see action.

High School/Junior Tennis: Achieved No. 1 singles ranking in South Carolina...Led Clinton High School to a AAA State Championship during junior year, AAA State Championship appearance during sophomore year, and AAA quarterfinal appearance during senior year...Five time all state honoree and four time all conference...Recognized as an All American senior year...Dubbed "Mr. Tennis" for South Carolina by South Carolina Sports Report...Also played varsity basketball for Clinton High and ran cross country...Elected President of his senior class...A 2000 Palmetto Boys State delegate...member of the Beta Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Personal - Full name is Joel Allen Simmons, II...son of Gene and Clovis Simmons...His mother played tennis for Georgia Southern from 1972 to 1974...born January 5, 1983...Intends on studying business administration at Furman.