The UIL State Tennis Tournament is in full swing in San Antonio, and Texoma athletes are making their mark on the biggest stage in Texas high school tennis. With 31 student-athletes from 15 local school districts qualifying for the 2026 tournament, the competition is fierce and the energy is electric.
KFDX sports reporter M.J. Baird is on the ground, tracking every serve, volley, and match point. Here's a breakdown of the key Round of 16 action across multiple classifications:
Class 1A Highlights:
In boys singles, Keegan Hayes of Benjamin defeated Layne Ward (Richland Springs), while Grady's Adrian Mata took down Bronc Hand (Midway). On the girls' side, Leighton Leavelle (Utopia) beat Cylynn Freeling (Northside), and Alexis Mahler (Fort Elliott) advanced past Alyson Rojas (Gold-Burg). In mixed doubles, Crowell's Caroll and Bearden topped Brooks and Kotara from Miami.
Class 2A Action:
Vega's Adams/Adams duo dominated in girls doubles, defeating Bourland and Miller from Seymour.
Class 3A Battles:
Several local stars shined bright. In girls singles, Alexis Raegan (Franklin) defeated Jaeden Chandler (Holliday). Hunter Boatman of Vernon made a strong statement in boys singles, beating Zayne Mills (Groesbeck) before falling to Plessman in the next round (6-3, 6-2). Vernon also saw success in boys doubles as Schur and Medina topped teams from McGregor and London. The Siebert sisters from Bowie advanced in girls doubles, while Iowa Park's Smith and Ferguson moved on in mixed doubles. Henrietta's Turner/Turner team rolled to a 6-2, 6-2 win in boys doubles.
Class 4A and 5A:
Burkburnett's Perez and Ruiz started strong with a win over Center's Gaddy and Moody, but later fell to Wimberley's Kirchner and Gonzales. In Class 5A, Highland Park's Muenker and Hu defeated Legacy's Luxton and Clark in boys doubles.
As the tournament progresses, expect more thrilling matches and standout performances from these determined athletes. Whether you're tracking future champions or just love the sport, this is Texas tennis at its finest.