Fall 2001
Saw action in one fall tournament ¡K split four matches at the Southeastern Collegiate Invitational in Winston-Salem, NC ¡K did not compete in fall doubles play

2000-2001 - Sophomore
Went 2-4 in singles play ¡K beat Dan Kenshale in straight sets of No. 6 singles in win over ACC opponent Maryland ¡K split two doubles matches with partner Andrew Simpson, both in the fall ... earned spot on roster this year after helping team out as manager the previous season ... saw action in two fall tournaments, playing in five matches ... stopped Alexandre Girard from East Carolina 7-5, 6-3 at the North Carolina State Fall Invitational

Background
Led Highland Park Scots to 1997 Texas 4A state championship ... captain of the team ... 1997 Texas 4A state doubles champion ... named All-American by the National High School Coaches Association ... graduated with highest honors in top ten of class ... National Honor Society member ... Editor in Chief of school newspaper ... winner of national sportswriting awards ... member of Student Congress ... chose Wake Forest over Virginia, Duke, Princeton ... Analytical Finance major ... born Dec. 15, 1979 in Dallas, TX ... parents are Kathy & John Perkins.

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Nickname
Perks
Favorite movie
Braveheart
Favorite music group
U2
Teammate who makes you laugh the hardest
David Loewenthal
Most famous person you¡¦ve ever met
George W. Bush
Best player you¡¦ve ever faced
Brandon Hawk
Team you¡¦d like to see added to schedule
Texas

"Stephen Perkins has been with us for four years. He comes out everyday and never complains. He is always positive and pushes the guys in practice. He is a nice person to be around. You hope to have a son like Stephen. He does great in the classroom and is a great tennis player." - Jeff Zinn