Austin Klores
| School: |
Texas A&M University |
| Year: |
graduated |
| Home Town: |
Franklin, Texas |
| Home State: |
N/A |
| Home Country: |
United States(USA) |
| High School: |
Franklin HS |
| Height: |
5-11 |
| Weight: |
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| Birth Date: |
Monday, September 18, 1989 |
| Dominant Hand: |
Right |
| Major: |
General Studies |
| Singles Record: |
6-12 |
| Doubles Record: |
4-10 |
“Austin is coming off a very solid summer of success at the Futures level. It showed us what this homegrown talent from Franklin is capable of accomplishing. He is a very good athlete with a tremendous upside. We are looking forward to seeing this very versatile singles and doubles player compete for a spot in the lineup as a freshman.” – Texas A&M Head Coach Steve Denton
HIGH SCHOOL and JUNIOR CAREER
A 2008 graduate of Franklin High School…One of the top players in the state and a local standout…Rated as the No. 42 overall prospect in the class of 2008 by the Tennis Recruiting Network…Four-time state 2A singles champion…Was ranked as high as No. 1 in the USTA Boys 18’s…Member of the USTA Texas Section Junior Davis Cup Team coached by A&M head coach Steve Denton…Also lettered in baseball…Art Foust Sportsmanship Winner...Member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society…Honor Roll student.
PERSONAL
Austin Seth Klores…Son of Norman and Karen Klores…Born September 18, 1989 in College Station, Texas…Has a twin sister, Ashley (18)…Mother, Karen, played college tennis at Sam Houston State…Grandfather, Bernard Box, was a member of the A&M Rodeo Team…General studies major at Texas A&M…Enjoys fishing, hunting and riding four-wheelers…Would like to play professional tennis and own a ranch in the future…The second-ever player out of Franklin High School to sign with the Aggies next to former A&M player Scott Phillips (1990-93) who still ranks among the top 10 players in school history in career singles victories.
