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01/24/2013
#16 Illinois Hosts ITA Kick-Off Weekend
Illini Welcome North Carolina, Tennessee, Tulsa
01/19/2013
#16 Illinois Sweeps Toledo, Ball State
Illini claim experimental match victory before downing Ball State 4-3
01/17/2013
#16 Illinois Opens Dual Season in Indiana Saturday
Experimental match with Toledo held before dual with Ball State
01/12/2013
Illini Open Day 2 Results
Gosea and Childers earn doubles/singles sweep
01/11/2013
Illini Open Day 1 Results
Illinois freshmen go undefeated in singles competition
02/12/2013
Illinois vs Tennessee 2/2
#25 Illinois Fighting Illini men's tennis team vs #15 Tennessee
Juniors / High School
Graduated from Marian Catholic High School ... Won four varsity letters in tennis
... Won the conference tournament four years in a row, marking a first-time school record ... All-State tennis player three years ... Competed in state all four years ... Placed ninth through 12th in state as a sophomore, seventh through eighth as a junior and was a finalist his senior year ... Was coached by Scott Bodnar.
Personal
Born on April 27, 1994 ... Son of Michael and Jena Childers ... Has three siblings, Staci, Kelly and Chris ... Enjoys playing basketball and Ping-Pong ... Lists Derrick Rose as his favorite athlete because of his work ethic, athleticism and determination ... His biggest thrill in sports is winning ... Plans on becoming a physical trainer or therapist upon graduation.
