Christopher Newport University

2024-25 - Freshman -- Posted a  7-3 overall record in singles play during his first season with the Captains ... Went 2-0 in his only dual match appearances while playing at No. 6 singles ... Also paired with three playing partners to go 3-2 in doubles play during the fall tournament schedule ... Made collegiate dual debut against Hampden-Sydney on February 8 ... Appeared against Hendrix on March 22 ... Earned spot on the Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference All-Academic Team

At Carmel Christian School -- Served as team captain ... Earned Most Improved Award in 2018-19 ... Selected as the Team Spirit and Hardest Worker Award winner in 2019-20 ... Earned the Varsity Tennis Leadership and MVP awards in 2020-21 ... Repeated as the Team Spirit and Hardest Worker Award honoree in 2021-22 ... Won two state championships ... Member of the National Honor Society

Personal -- Samuel Ryan Halvorsen was born in Charlotte, N.C. and goes by the nickname Sam ... Son of David and Nancy Halvorsen ... Has one brother, Henry ... Favorite athlete is Roger Federer ... Most impressive person met is Steve Smith, Sr. ... Dream vacation is a trip to South Africa ... Favorite food is pasta ... Favorite movie is Shawshank Redemption and favorite TV show is Breaking Bad ... Favorite book is Shoe Dog by Phil Knight ... Favorite musician is Drake ... Majoring in Business