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Tony Bieck to play tennis at Doane
2008 McCook graduate
plans to major in pre-med
McCook High School's Tony Bieck signed a letter of intent to play tennis at Doane College in Crete.
Bieck, a 2008 MHS graduate, made it official Tuesday at the McCook Junior High School gymnasium, where his coach Matt Wiemers teaches.
Bieck said he chose Doane College over Concordia University in Seward. He plans to study pre-med with a goal of becoming a neurologist.
He said he was surprised by getting an offer to play tennis in college. Bieck played one year of tennis at McCook and competed mainly in junior varsity matches.
He also played on the Bison boys golf team.
"It was really big surprise," said Bieck, about getting a scholarship offer to play tennis in college. "I visited their campus and they had me come down.
"Their golf team is pretty good, but tennis is a little more intriguing to me. I really can't describe it."
Wiemers said it's great having an athlete sign to play college tennis.
Other McCook boys who have played collegiately are Adam Potthoff, who played two seasons at Scottsdale (Ariz.) Community College, and Jordan Bass, who also played at Doane College.
"Tony only played one year for us," Wiemers said. "He will not only be a good athlete, but a good student-athlete for Doane College. They're going to get a good kid and a good student in the classroom."
Doane College tennis coach Peter Fiumefreddo said he was excited about Bieck playing for the Tigers.
"We are looking forward to having Anthony Bieck join our team next year," Fiumefreddo said. "He has a good work ethic and tremendous potential.
"His mental and physical abilities will be a great asset to the team. We are very happy to have him come to Doane."
Bieck is the son of Bill Bieck and Sharla Bieck.