HARKER HEIGHT: It was a banner week for the Wildcat tennis program as the Freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity squads descended on Harker Heights, bringing home a mountain of hardware and a statement-making performance. Across three days of intense competition, the Wildcats proved they are the team to beat this season.
Varsity: A Masterclass in Excellence
On Thursday, January 22, the Varsity team put on a clinic, securing top honors across multiple divisions. Preston Myers led the charge, capturing 1st place in Boys Singles, while the duo of Steven Jones and Kevin Jie dominated the Boys Doubles bracket to take the title.
The winning streak continued on the girls' side, with Sirrah Stephens and Samantha Lopez clinching 1st place in Girls Doubles. The depth of the Varsity roster was on full display with several other podium finishes:
1st Place Boys Singles: Preston Myers
1st Place Boys Doubles: Steven Jones / Kevin Jie
1st Place Girls Doubles: Sirrah Stephens / Samantha Lopez
2nd Place Boys Singles: Jack Carr
3rd Place Girls Doubles: Lydia Livesay / Abigail Jones
4th Place Girls Singles: Zoe King
Consolation Champion Girls Singles: Summer Nguyen
Consolation Champion Boys Doubles: William Holle / John Stoebner
JV and Freshman: The Future is Bright
The success wasn't limited to the top tier. The Junior Varsity team also competed on Thursday, showcasing the program's incredible depth:
1st Place Girls Singles: Haley Rogers
2nd Place Boys Singles: Zach Elliot
2nd Place Boys Doubles: Gavin Bell / Vihaan Murthy
The week kicked off on Tuesday, January 20, with the Freshman tournament, where the youngest Wildcats set a high bar for the days to follow:
1st Place Boys Doubles: Christian Yepez / Julian Luna
1st Place Girls Singles: Katlynn Larson
2nd Place Girls Singles: Chloe Griffith
2nd Place Boys Singles: Rohan Raju
3rd Place Boys Singles: Trae Pinson
Consolation Champion Girls Singles: Asha Raju
Consolation Champion Girls Doubles: Henleigh Bononcini / My Nguyen
What’s Next?
The Wildcats will look to carry this massive momentum into next week. The Varsity team is back in action on January 30 as they travel to compete in the Pflugerville Tournament. If this week was any indication, the rest of the district should be on high alert.
Go Wildcats!
