CLINTON, S.C. – Head coach
Joel Roberts and the Presbyterian College women's tennis program welcome four newcomers to the Blue Hose family for the 2025-26 season. The incoming class includes student-athletes from across South Carolina and abroad, each bringing a blend of competitive experience, academic ambition, and personal passion to Clinton.
"I'm extremely excited to add these four to our program," said Presbyterian head coach
Joel Roberts. "Each of them brings something special, and I can't wait to officially get them on campus. I could talk for hours about what makes them great, but simply put, they're going to make a major impact both on and off the court. They're true Blue Hose through and through, and honestly, they might be even more excited to join us than I am to have them. Go Blue Hose!"
Luciana Parrilli | Hilton Head Island, S.C. | Hilton Head Prep
A product of Hilton Head Prep, Parrilli placed second in the state as both a freshman and sophomore and earned all-conference honors earlier in her high school career. She has collected multiple USTA tournament titles, including success in L5, L4, and L3 events, and has excelled in doubles competition. She also competed for the Smith Stearns Tennis Academy.
Academically, she pursued honors courses in history, Chinese, and chorus, and was active in community service. Parrilli chose PC for its proximity to home and its warm, welcoming environment, saying the school is well known in her hometown. She plans to major in business or psychology and aspires to start her own business or pursue a career in psychology. In her free time, she enjoys singing and teaching. She credits her parents as her biggest influence for always believing in her.
Katherine Bauer | Spartanburg, S.C. | Spartanburg Day School
Bauer arrives at PC following a decorated high school career that includes four All-State selections, seven All-Region honors, and seven All-Conference nods across both SCHSL 5A and SCISA 3A competition. She was a singles and doubles champion at the Belton Hall of Fame Classic and earned the SCHSL 5A Sportsmanship Award. A six-year varsity player, she graduated with honors from Spartanburg Day School.
Bauer chose PC for its close-knit academic and athletic community and looks forward to working with Coach Roberts and the team to elevate her game. Though she is currently undecided on a major, she hopes to become a pilot and pursue a career in homeland security. Outside of tennis, she enjoys hiking and traveling. Her biggest influence is longtime coach Jenny Garrity, who she credits with helping her grow as both a player and a person, celebrating her highs and supporting her through her lows.
Grace Katzman | Hilton Head Island, S.C. | Grace Homeschool Academy | North Greenville University
Katzman transfers to PC after earning Second Team All-Conference honors as a freshman at North Greenville. She won seven singles matches and five doubles matches during her freshman campaign. She brings collegiate experience and a competitive spirit to the Blue Hose, drawn to the team's positive and driven atmosphere.
The South Carolina native earned a spot on NGU's Presidential Honor Roll and intends to major in business with a minor in psychology with aspirations to become a sports psychologist. Katzman names her parents as her biggest influences, thanking them for their continued support and for giving her the opportunity to compete in tournaments throughout her junior career.
Ladina Bruhin | Weinfelden, Switzerland | Pädagogische Maturitätsschule Kreuzlingen
Bruhin joins the program from Switzerland, where she attended Pädagogische Maturitätsschule Kreuzlingen. She was drawn to Presbyterian for its strong academics, inclusive environment, and the opportunity to compete in a high-level collegiate tennis program. She plans to major in biology and aims to compete at her highest level while helping the team succeed on and off the court. She credits her former coach as her biggest influence for helping her stay focused, improve consistently, and believe in herself.
