TEMPLE, TX — The Temple Wildcat varsity tennis team has put the rest of Central Texas on notice. Over the past four weeks, the Wildcats have carved out a path of success across four major invitational tournaments, bringing home hardware in almost every outing. From gritty consolation bracket victories to dominant championship runs in mixed doubles, Temple’s versatility has been on full display.

The February Surge: Weekly Recap

Pflugerville Invitational: Doubling Down
The Wildcats opened the month with a strong showing in Pflugerville. The duo of Sirrah Stephens and Summer Nguyen proved their resilience in the Girls Doubles division. After a tough early round, the pair rallied to sweep the back draw, securing the Consolation Championship and setting the tone for the weeks to follow.

Harker Heights 4-Way: Mixed Doubles Mastery
Temple found even more success at the Harker Heights 4-way meet. This time, Sirrah Stephens teamed up with Preston Myers in the Mixed Doubles bracket. The duo dominated the field, showcasing seamless chemistry to finish as the Tournament Champions.

Belton Invitational: Grit in the Heat
The momentum continued at the Belton Invitational, where the Girls Doubles team of Abby Jones and Lydia Livesay stepped into the spotlight. Following a narrow opening loss, Jones and Livesay locked in to dominate the consolation bracket, ultimately claiming the Consolation Championship trophy for the Wildcats.

Westwood Invitational: High Stakes in Austin
Facing some of the toughest competition in the region at the Westwood Invitational, Preston Myers and Sirrah Stephens once again proved they are a force to be reckoned with. The pair battled through a deep Mixed Doubles draw to reach the finals, finishing with an impressive 2nd place silver medal.

Wildcat Performance Highlights

Mixed Doubles Excellence:

The duo of Preston Myers and Sirrah Stephens has been on a tear, securing a Championship title at the Harker Heights 4-Way and a hard-fought 2nd Place finish against elite competition at the Westwood Invitational.

Girls Doubles Resilience:

Sirrah Stephens and Summer Nguyen showed their grit at the Pflugerville Invitational, battling back to be crowned Consolation Champions.

Abby Jones and Lydia Livesay mirrored that success at the Belton Invitational, sweeping their final matches to earn the Consolation Championship trophy.

By the Numbers: 4-Week Medal Count

1 Tournament Championship (Mixed Doubles)
1 Runner-Up Finish (Mixed Doubles)
2 Consolation Championships (Girls Doubles)

What’s Next?

The Wildcats show no signs of slowing down as they head into the heart of the spring season. The team will have a brief window to sharpen their skills before returning to competition on March 6 at the Pflugerville Connally Invitational.

With multiple pairs finding their rhythm and "gold-medal" chemistry, the Wildcats are shaping up to be a serious threat as district play approaches.