University of Illinois Springfield Athletics

As a Senior (2014-2015)
Finished his final season with a 12-10 singles record and a 16-10 doubles mark ... paired with Cole Buehnerkemper to go 15-9 at the No. 1 doubles spot ... played primarily No. 3 singles with an 8-7 mark, but also grabbed a win in the No. 1 and No. 2 spots ... had a four-match winning streak from March 13-March 21, dropping just six sets during the stretch ... had a shut out victory against Ilinois Valley (March 13) in the No. 3 spot ... also shut out Illinois College (April 14) in the No. 1 position ... UIS Chancellor's Honor Roll selection ... earned a spot on the Academic All-GLVC team.

As a Junior (2013-2014)
Was strongest duel with Cole Buehnerkemper for the Prairie Stars playing No.1 and No.2 with 17-7 record, 1-0 No.1 and 11-5 No.2 … overall 6-14 for the season … had a seven match winning streak in doubles with partner Cole Buehnerkemper … won back to back matches dueling Ramapo College (Mar. 21) and Ballarmine (Mar.28) … was 2-3 in GLVC matches … was 4-6 in his last ten matches.

As a Sophomore (2012-13)
Dean's list recipient 2012 and 2013 ... 2012 and 2013 All Academic GLVC Selection.

2011-12 
Honored with the team’s Most Outstanding Performer Award… saw playing time at No. 4 and 5 in singles as a freshman… was victorious a team-high 16 times… was 11-4 while playing at No. 4, 1-0 at No. 5, and 4-0 during tournament action… also put together a team-long eight match winning streak… played No. 2 in doubles with Sharma Kumar, strongest duo for the Prairie Stars going 9-6 at No. 2 spot and 3-1 in tournament play... four match winning streak in doubles as well… selected to the academic All-Great Lakes Valley Conference team… also was named to the UIS Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll for the fall semester and to the UIS Chancellor’s Academic Honor Roll for the spring semester... made the Dean’s List for the spring semester.

High School 
Graduated from St. Anthony High School… earned four letters in soccer and tennis… named honorable mention All-State, along with earning second and third team All-State.
 
Personal
Son of Louis and Darlene Esker… majoring in Computer Science.