Valparaiso University head men’s tennis coach Jim Daugherty has announced the signing of Adam Whitmer to a National Letter of Intent to join the Crusader program in the fall of 2008.

            Whitmer, a native of Shipshewana, Ind., he finished the season with a 23-3 record at Westview High School in singles play.  A Second Team All-State selection, he also finished fourth in the district.  Whitmer was an All-Northeast Area selection and named Area Player of the Year for the third straight season. 

            He finished his prep career with a 90-12 record, leading Westview to four straight conference and sectional times.  Whitmer also helped lead his team to their first regional appearance in school history, and they finished 10^th in the state.

            “Adam is a very solid player with a great work ethic,” Daugherty said.  “I believe he will make an immediate impact on our program.”