As the Ohio high school boys tennis season heats up, all eyes are turning to one of Cincinnati's most anticipated regular-season events: the Greater Cincinnati Tennis Coaches Association Coaches Classic. Scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, this tournament serves as a key milestone before the OHSAA postseason begins, giving teams a final chance to test their mettle against a diverse field of competitors.
This year's Coaches Classic will feature an impressive 52 teams—including several schools fielding both "A" and "B" squads—spread across 13 different host locations throughout the Cincinnati area. With matches kicking off as early as 8 a.m. (times may shift depending on weather), it's a full day of high-energy tennis that sets the stage for the championship push ahead.
Here's a look at the flights and teams competing:
Flight A – at Mason: Centerville "A", Indian Hill, Mason "A", Springboro "A", St. Xavier "A", Sycamore "A"
Flight B – at Loveland: Lakota East, Loveland, Mason "B"
Flight C – at Lakota West: Lakota West, Milford, Moeller "A", Walnut Hills
Flight D – at St. Xavier: Little Miami, Mariemont, Seven Hills "A", St. Xavier "B"
Flight E – at Sycamore: CHCA, Summit Country Day, Sycamore "B", Turpin
Flight F – at Centerville: Centerville "B", Fairfield, Kings, Oak Hills
Flight G – at Anderson: Anderson, Bethel-Tate, Springboro "B", Waynesville
Flight H – at Princeton: La Salle, Princeton, Wyoming
Flight I – at Elder: Cincinnati Country Day, Elder, McNicholas, Taylor
Flight J – at Harrison: Harrison "A", Moeller "B", Valley View "A", Western Brown
Flight K – at Seven Hills: Batavia, Ross, Seven Hills "B", Valley View "B"
Flight L – at West Clermont: Colerain, Goshen, Lebanon, West Clermont
Flight M – at Northwest: Blanchester, Finneytown, Harrison "B", Northwest
Whether you're tracking returning state qualifiers or scouting up-and-coming talent, the Coaches Classic is the perfect preview of what's to come this postseason. Make sure your gear is game-ready—because on May 2, every match counts.
