Freshman (2016-17): Completed his first year in the program with an overall singles ledger of 5-3 ... Posted a 4-0 singles mark and captured the Purple Division title of the "B" Draw of the ITA South Region Championships, defeating teammate James Spaulding in the finals, 7-5, 1-6, 7-5 ... 1-1 effort in singles during the spring portion of the schedule with his victory taking place at the No. 5 spot against Kenton Hall of the University of Pikeville, 6-0, 6-1 ... Posted an overall 3-2 doubles mark, all of which came with Max Renke as his partner ... The Shepherd/Renke duo won their first two doubles outings and advanced to the quarterfinals of the ITA South Region Championships.
High School:
Four-year member of the tennis program at St. George's School (RI) ... Was coached by Mike Cecchi and Joe Lang ... Served as team captain his senior year ... Played No. 1 singles his final three years and recorded a 23-0 record as a senior ... Was named the ISL's Most Valuable Player his senior season ... Garnered all-league (ISL) honors all four years ... Member of the Boston Herald and Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team ... All-star recognition on two occasions and chosen by the Providence Journal ... New England Prep School Singles Tournament champion ... Three-time team MVP.
Personal:
Son of Gerald and Lori Shepherd ... Born July 12.
