Bucknell University Athletics
Women's Tennis Announces Incoming Rookie Class
3/1/2023 3:38:00 PM | Women's Tennis
LEWISBURG, Pa. – Head Bucknell women's tennis coach Tammy Cecchini announced that two newcomers, Jaycie Mair and Tori Allen, will join her team this fall as members of the class of 2027.
Bucknell, which is in the midst of its spring season and has won five of its last six matches, will welcome two freshmen for a second consecutive season. The Bison currently have no seniors on the roster, so eight are expected to return next season along with the two newcomers. Bucknell is in its fourth season under Cecchini, who collected her 30th win with the Orange & Blue on Saturday.
"I'm so excited to have both Jaycie and Tori join our team, and we're so proud to have them represent Bucknell," Cecchini said.
Jaycie Mair
Lexington, Ky., Lexington Catholic
Before Bucknell: Five-time letterwinner at Lexington Catholic High School … recognized as an All-State honoree since seventh grade … 2022 singles region winner and Kentucky High School Athletic Association state semifinalist … 2021 singles regional finalist and KHSAA quarterfinalist … 2019 regional doubles semifinalist and KHSAA state doubles semifinalist … helped lead school to a first-place finish in regionals in 2022 and 2021, as well as a runner-up finish in states in 2022 … played in USTA National Hard Courts and National Clay Courts in 16s and 18s … earned USTA Kentucky Sportsmanship Award in 2021 … three-star recruit by Tennis Recruiting Network.
Personal: Jaycie Joanne Mair … born Dec. 7, 2004 in Lexington, Ky. … daughter of Donna and Scott … has three siblings: Lindsay, Hailey and Kiley … mother played field hockey at UMass Lowell … sister, Hailey, played soccer at Carleton College … volunteers weekly with Aceing Autism, teaching kids how to play tennis.
Coach Cecchini's Scouting Report: "Jaycie is a player who can hit any spot. She hits with depths, consistency, angles and power. She possesses both a strong offensive and defensive game."
Please give a warm welcome to future Bison Jaycie Mair! 🔶🔷 Welcome to The Herd! #rayBucknell 🎾 pic.twitter.com/2zzgA3zvvx
— Bucknell Women's Tennis (@Bucknell_WTEN) March 1, 2023
Tori Allen
Horsham Pa., The Shipley School
Before Bucknell: Received Friends League First Team honors four consecutive years … two-year captain at The Shipley School … four-time Shipley Girl's Tennis MVP … four-time All-Mainline Tennis honors recipient, including First Team recognition in 2022 … four-time Friends League No. 1 singles Invitational champion … captured The Atlantic Club G18 L4 singles championship … Delcastle G18 L4 doubles finalist … posted a 12-0 individual record in 2022 … named to National Diadora Player Team in 2020 and 2021 … singles G18 national ranking 202.
Personal: Estoria Allen … born Dec. 23, 2004 in Abington, Pa. … daughter of Rhonda Allen … writes a sports blog and won first place with her USTA Diversity Essay.
Coach Cecchini's Scouting Report: "Tori is a perfect combination of both power and consistency from the baseline. She's a great athlete and gets to every ball."
We're excited to announce the first of two future Bison that will join The Herd next season! 🤘 Please welcome Tori Allen! #rayBucknell 🎾 pic.twitter.com/wuhpcz0E8K
— Bucknell Women's Tennis (@Bucknell_WTEN) March 1, 2023
