Elaina Hibbeler is the MCC January Student-Athlete of the month. Hibbeler, a Huntley High School grad, is a sophomore competing on the women’s tennis team. She is the team captain and played #1 Singles and #1 Doubles last fall.

She won the 2024 Region 4 Singles Championship and was named Region 4 Player of the Year. Her and her doubles partner, Izzy Rodrique, won the 2024 Region 4 Doubles Championship and the ISCC #1 Doubles Championship. They will be competing at the NJCAA National Tournament in May.

Hibbeler is also a standout student, earning ISCC All-Academic honors as a freshman. She is on track to graduate as an NJCAA Academic All-American.

“Elaina is the true measure of success both on and off the court,” said head coach Jim Stockwell. “An exceptional student, a caring teammate, and a strong competitor. She helped create and maintain a beautiful culture around our team and it has been an honor to get to coach her these last two years.”